The world needs its pollinators, but right now, the global bee population is in decline. There are many reasons for this, ...

These beneficial insects are “good guy” bugs that help control pests naturally. Plant pests, such as snails, slugs, and ...

Companion planting involves pairing plants together in the garden that will assist each other in some way. For example, basil ...

A parasite modifies plant cells, attracting insects and ensuring its survival through complex plant-insect interactions.

Slugs are a common pest in the garden, munching on new growth and seedlings - but there is no need to panic as there are many ...

Scientists have revealed a parasite's role in boosting male insect appeal by modulating host processes to facilitate female ...

Discover the ground cover for your yard to provide nesting habitat for pollinators. Create eco-friendly space that supports ...

The plants have been added to raised beds with a built-in irrigation system that uses rainwater More than 800 plants and bulbs have been planted in Bradford city centre to encourage insects to ...

Although she knows that gardening can be beneficial for childhood ... Older children can identify the different insects and animals the native plants attract. No-bore chores.

Researchers have revealed how parasitic phytoplasmas manipulate plant biology to act as matchmakers, boosting male insect appeal by modulating hosts to attract more reproductive females.

Phytoplasmas, parasites that cause disease in crops and other plants, are reliant on sap-feeding insects, such as leafhoppers, for transmission. They attract these vectors by triggering the growth ...