For the first time, research shows that a key social trait in honey bees is linked to measurable physiological advantages that can improve colony survival. A study published on the bioRxiv preprint ...

Scientists say when bats start circling gardens after sunset, they are responding to something happening in the environment below.

You probably won’t see them, but they’re there. A tiny invasive critter has the potential to wreak havoc on PNW forests.

A pollinator garden can look bright, tidy, and full of color, yet still go quiet by midsummer when the bloom cycle breaks and the air loses that low, steady motion. Garden educators and habitat ...

Neat kitchen gardens often miss an easy opportunity. Dill, cilantro, fennel, oregano, thyme, and basil make small, accessible flowers that suit hoverflies, parasitoid wasps, and other beneficial ...

A Professor of Applied Entomology and Pest Management, at the Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA), Olufunmilayo Oladipo has said insects such as bees, houseflies, silkworms and similar ...

A few weeks ago, Colorado Springs resident Daniela Waddell experienced a hummingbird sighting in the Northgate neighborhood. She couldn’t believe it. “I was shocked. It seems way too soon.” February ...

While many Westerners find the idea of eating beetles or crickets unappetizing, this view is actually a global outlier. For roughly two billion people worldwide, eating insects — known as entomophagy ...

Hummingbirds bring vibrant life to any garden, but they also attract a range of predators and pests that can threaten their survival. From stealthy hunters to unassuming insects, these creatures can ...

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

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.

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 ...