Winter doesn’t have to mean a lifeless garden or a silent backyard. Even when frost creeps in and most plants retreat, some hardy heroes keep buzzing with activity, quietly supporting pollinators and ...

On the front line of Harris County's battle against West Nile virus is a mild-mannered nature lover with a Ph.D. in the study of insects. He's also a former Green Beret and one of the nation's ...

Enjoying the outdoors when the weather is pleasant can become bothersome if biting insects are part of the equation. However, not everyone wants to rely on chemical repellents to keep bugs at bay.

“With biological control, we’re protecting beneficial insects and fighting invasive insects. We’re fighting non-desired species with biological solutions and we’ve seen a lot of success there,” ...

As the Twin Cities fight against the infestation of an invasive beetle by removing Ash trees, new varieties of trees are being planted in their place. Since planting began on April 8, Minneapolis has ...

Insecticidal soaps are a good way to treat insects on plants both indoors and outdoors, and they are environmentally friendly. These soaps kills insect pests by direct contact only. The soap ...