Q: Many insects are visiting my pollinator garden that look like yellow-orange versions of a firefly. Some of the petals are missing on those flowers. How do I keep them from chewing my plants? A: ...

Unprecedented hot weather in the UK this summer has led to an "explosion" of pests, a horticulturalist has said. The Met Office recently confirmed summer 2025 was the hottest on record for the UK, and ...

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

The reasoning behind these rules makes sense once you know the unique natural history of carnivorous plants. Although the most well-known carnivorous plant, the Venus flytrap, is native only to a ...

Insects can be the bane of any gardener's life. While some bugs, such as bees and butterflies, are beneficial for pollination, others can cause significant harm to our plants, leaving them riddled ...

Marcel Dicke (@DickeMarcel) already knew that insects are an excellent source of protein for humans, but he didn’t expect to learn that they have such a positive impact on plants. In an Opinion paper ...

Most of us have had great experiences with butterflies. These delicate, mystical insects capture our attention as they flit from flower to flower, especially in the springtime. But have you ever ...

Ever notice how some gardens seem to thrive with fewer pests and more blooms? The secret often lies in attracting the right ...

Cabbage moths, corn borers and other plant-eating insects crucial to ecosystems have declined dramatically in East Asia over the past two decades — along with dragonflies and other predator insects ...