Navigating the world of pesticides to find those that don't harm beneficial insects can be difficult, but here are some of ...

A swarm of mosquitos can quickly turn an enjoyable time outdoors into an itchy, unpleasant experience. While spraying for mosquitoes may seem like a good idea, these sprays harm many ...

Supported by By Emily Anthes Emily Anthes is a science reporter who writes Pet Theory, a column about our creature companions ...

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

Beneficial Insectary is the only large insectary that has production in the United States (There are a few smaller specialist ...

Discusses arthropods, a diverse group of animals characterized by jointed legs, exoskeletons, and segmented bodies. It ...

The majority of insects are considered beneficial or harmless. Of course, those are the ones we want to have hanging around.

A widely-used agricultural chemical sprayed on fruits and vegetables to prevent fungal disease is also killing beneficial ...

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

The lighting that lets you enjoy your garden at night is harmful to plants, birds, and pollinating insects. Here's how to ...

Gardening is about nurturing living plants. There can be some obstacles along the way. Insects, weeds, wildlife, and diseases are often waiting to cause havoc. Occasionally, we need to kill ...

Don’t confuse them with the similarly-named, unrelated, larger and clear-winged lacewings, which are beneficial predators.