There are many ways to keep slugs out of your yard and away from your plants, ranging from traps and distractions to hands-on ...

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Genlisea, or the “corkscrew” carnivorous plant, doesn’t wait above ground to hunt. Here’s how it traps tiny prey right ...

The spiny leaf insect mother not only abandons her eggs, she's also figured out how to trick someone else into protecting and ...

Last week felt like I should have been working in the garden, flying a kite, or wade fishing for crappie. Other than the two ...

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A white-necked jacobin hummingbird chick surprises scientists, scaring away wasps by mimicking a poisonous caterpillar.

A study from the University of Colorado Denver has found that more frequent and intense wildfires and rising temperatures are having a disastrous effect on the mating habits of dragonflies. These ...

Pollinator insects are vital for growing crops and flowers. Improper use of insecticides can kill pollinators. Always read the label and follow instructions when using insecticides. When you see a bug ...