Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. A 7cm southern hawker dragonfly is eyeballing me or, more accurately, eyeing me with 30,000 of its lenses. As I ...

Most fruit trees require a location with direct sun but also a dormant period and a certain chill period. It’s best to avoid planting site that is low-lying and might be cooler than other areas.

Slugs are a major pest within UK agriculture with species such as the common keeled slug (Tandonia budapestensis), the garden slug (Arion hortensis/Arion distinctus) and the grey field slug (Deroceras ...

Houseplants need a lot of care, including feeding and watering them regularly. With all the time and effort put into caring for indoor plants, it is important to control pests as soon as possible ...

Gardening expert Jane Perrone has shared her top tips exclusively with Express.co.uk on how to control pest populations. While it may be tempting to use chemical pesticides, these can actually harm ...

Mushroom cultivation, an intricate interplay of science and nature, faces challenges from various pests and diseases. This article elucidates the diverse types of mushrooms, their nutritional ...

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) combines various methods to control garden pests and diseases, minimizing risks. Cultural controls involve good gardening practices to prevent pest and disease issues.

Scientists at Rothamsted Research are investigating how pheromones and plant odours can be used to manipulate insect behaviour in order to control pest populations as part of integrated pest ...

Pests like aphids and caterpillars cause huge destruction on crops if they are not eliminated in time. Pest control can be a headache if one is caught unaware. Here are some methods that can help you ...

Garden experts have warned that certain pests could be hiding in your greenhouse this winter.Tiny red spider mites tend to hibernate in cracks and crevices such as greenhouse frames and plant debris.

It’s a little sad to see your plants struggling because of pests, especially if you’ve put a lot of time and effort into growing them. If you’re worried about the risks of using chemicals to fend off ...

Capturing the full value of your soybean crop takes more than just harvesting them at the right time in the fall. Proper soybean storage is critical for protecting your hard-earned yield from ...