The team calculated that the mosquitos likely developed their “ anthropophily ”—their taste for human blood—at a point some 2 ...

Hummingbirds bring vibrant life to any garden, but they also attract a range of predators and pests that can threaten their ...

“Your county extension agent will be able to identify a bedbug for you,” he said. “Take a picture and send it to your agent.

As you start planning your garden beds this year, make sure you include a good assortment of native plants that support our native pollinators in your plans. Native plants have evolved with our native ...

Clover lawns have gained significant popularity among homeowners seeking low-maintenance alternatives to traditional grass.

Some butterfly species can’t grow unless they trick ants into taking them home with a complex rhythmic signal.

Neonicotinoids are widely used pesticides, but they kill bees and harm ecosystems. New rules would treat them more like controlled drugs, requiring something akin to a prescription for their use.

A new paper provides the first statistically derived estimate of bee species richness around the world. But this is about more than bees.

You’ve probably seen a hoverfly. It’s a small, bee-like insect that hovers over your flowers in summer. Though they look like ...

Can students be on the front lines of conservation? A new Canada-wide study, published in Metabarcoding and Metagenomics, suggests they can. The efforts of some 5,000 students produced data detailed ...

Learn about how it is difficult for insects to stay active during the winter and what we can do in the meantime to support them until it is time for their return.

Dandelions aren't just weeds, they're important food sources for bumblebees, house finches, hover flies, numerous colorful butterflies, and more.