Horticultural expert Melinda Myers shares her sure-fire tips on how to get rid of mealybugs and other scale insects on your houseplants.

Normally I stay away from using any harsh chemical with my plants, especially indoors. But sometimes you may find yourself in a situation where you just can't get rid of a pest that is trying to take ...

One of the rottenest pests gardeners get on their plants are Pseudococcus longispinus, or any of its close relatives. Longispinus derived from the word meaning “with a long spine or tail”, so we’re ...

French insect farming company Ÿnsect was recently placed into judicial liquidation for insolvency, despite raising over $600 ...

Insect ag startup Oberland Agriscience expects to reach full capacity in Q1 or early Q2, 2026 at its BSFL plant in Halifax, ...

Common European spittlebugs secretly spread a deadly bacterium, Xylella fastidiosa, threatening over 600 plant species.

MacCubbin gives gardening advice for Central Florida about poinsettias, Christmas cactus, sago, houseplants and winter lawn ...

Everyone loves a garden that smells amazing, but nobody enjoys swatting at bugs while trying to relax outside. If you want to fill your outdoor space with fresh, inviting scents and still keep pests ...

Cycads use infrared heat to guide beetle pollinators, revealing an ancient plant communication system that predates flowers.

Picture stepping outside and breathing in fresh, wonderful scents, without swatting away bugs every few minutes. Some plants naturally keep insects at bay, letting you enjoy your outdoor space in ...

Scientists are taking a forensic approach in their search for Mexico's disappeared, looking for enviornmental signatures to ...

Flowers are often described as visual advertisements, using bright colors and strong scents to draw in insects. Yet long ...