"It can spread quickly from one field to another if left unmanaged." Officials discover worrisome effects of 'rapid' increase ...

Everyone knows how valuable bees are to your garden because they are pollinating your flowers. But they’re not the only ...

A widely-used agricultural chemical sprayed on fruits and vegetables to prevent fungal disease is also killing beneficial ...

When creepy crawlies find their way into your home, grabbing a shoe or a bottle of bug spray is a natural response. But what ...

The industrial standard in agriculture involves heavy use of herbicides and pesticides to meet the bottom line of production.

Most insecticides will also kill the helpers, so follow directions and use in moderation. As warming temperatures arrive, ...

In the Thuringian Forest or the Harz Mountains, dead spruce trees (Picea abies) dot the landscape like skeletons. Many have ...

From poison ivy to chiggers and coyotes, here are the hazardous plants, insects and animals to watch out for — and what to do ...

Insects display diverse qualities. Some species possess jewel-like appearances. Green tortoise beetles shimmer. Cuckoo wasps ...

Invasive insects like the tiger mosquito and the Asian hornet are becoming increasingly common across Europe, with devastating consequences for human health, agriculture and the environment.

A beautifully illustrated new book explains the dire situation of insects, why they are critical to our health and that of ...