Farming has caused a 44% decline in insect species and a 30% loss in evolutionary diversity, according to a JMU study.

They’re not as pretty as butterflies but moths and syrphid flies are also important pollinators; the flies will also go after pests.

The state of the planet is often told in soundbites. A species saved (or extinct) here; a forest burned there. Some glacier ...

Insects are all around us—an ant on the sidewalk, a bee buzzing by, a butterfly floating on the breeze—and they shape the ...

Despite how much humans rely on insects, our actions are reducing their populations in many parts of the world. A recent study found that the United States lost more than 20% of its butterflies over ...

Benefits of No Mow May include water conservation, reduced pollution, and support for beneficial insects. Lawn care is ...

"No Mow May" is a movement dedicated to encouraging people to reduce the amount of maintenance they do on their lawn during ...

Though many talk of anecdotal “windshield phenomenon” observations, ecologists caution against oversimplifying the global ...

Japanese beetles are an unwelcome sight, but many other garden beetles are good bugs worth welcoming to your yard.

Black tree monitors feed on insects, small mammals, and birds, and their dark coloration helps them stay hidden from predators. Their arboreal lifestyle and keen hunting skills make them fascinating ...

Neem oil disrupts the life cycle of many insect pests without harming beneficial insects when used correctly. As one gardener explains, “Neem Oil is your go-to for any small pests… Neem only affects ...

It is indiscriminate and destroys beneficial insects like bees and butterflies ... There are many drastic effects of our warming climate that impact nesting habitats and food sources. Warmer oceans ...