Ants and plants have an interesting relationship that is often not as obvious as other insect and plant interactions. These ...

When thinking about farming, insects are usually not something that comes to mind. However, there is work being done to use insects in existing agricultural food systems to produce proteins. Among the ...

As climate change extends pollen seasons, corresponding shifts in windy days are creating the perfect pollen storm.

Some plants have evolved a surprising strategy to attract pollinators—not with sweet fragrances, but with the stench of ...

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

Lavender often appears on plant lists that can repel unwanted bugs but the scented flowers also draw in important pollinators ...

“Without bees, and thousands of other insect species, it would not be long before our ecosystem collapsed. Bees pollinate our ...

One way to encourage more butterflies to your landscape is by utilizing plants that serve the needs of all stages of the ...

There are plenty of upsides to growing basil, but it may fall prey to hungry pests. Fortunately, there's a colorful companion ...

A new study finds that rising temperatures and intensive land use prove detrimental to bees, making them more vulnerable than ...

Insects are declining due to habitat loss and rising temperatures. Bees struggle in cities, and nighttime heat worsens the ...

The number and diversity of insects is declining worldwide. Some studies suggest that their biomass has almost halved since ...