Lavender contains essential oils such as linalool and camphor, which give it its distinctive floral scent. While it’s ...

What kind of wasps are in the Lowcountry and how can you avoid stings? Here’s what to know about these pesky summer insects.

Scientists used 3D-printed insect models to study how disguises help harmless species fool predators and survive in the wild.

Are your trees dripping a sticky goo? The reason is that trees are often infested with aphids, scale or other insects that ...

The summer brings water slides, family gatherings, and barbecues. But it can also bring those pesky bugs we hate to see ...

A swarm of destructive wasp-like insects is spreading fast, and it could mean bad news for pine trees, holiday traditions, and your backyard.

Using unconventional methods, the researchers showed just how good birds are at distinguishing wasp mimics from the real ...

Experts from the University of Nottingham have created life-size 3D-printed insect models to explore how some species trick ...

Plants that attract these beneficial predators include vetch, alfalfa, corn, and crimson clover. Natives like elderberry, ...

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 yellow-legged Asian hornet is a "highly aggressive" invasive species of hornet that has been spreading like wildfire ...

What comes to mind when you think of beneficial insects in your yard? Observant gardeners will often name one of the ...