Indoor plants are precious, so when they seem poorly, it’s good to have accurate houseplant pest identification on your side. Our ability to recognize common pests is essential to keeping houseplants ...

Pests cause visible damage like chewed grass and soil disruption, while diseases show up as discolored or fuzzy patches from fungi. Diagnosing the issue is key—use soap flushes for pests and check ...

A new study identifies key patterns and factors influencing insect pest establishment and detection across the U.S. and suggests public surveillance awareness and involvement is a critical component ...

High-tech insect surveillance sensors are shaping up to be an effective means of monitoring pest populations in crops, with detection up to four days earlier than traditional methods. Data on insect ...

YOUR Android phone has the power to identify spiders or insects lurking in your home. It could reveal if you’ve got a harmless critter scuttling around – or something more dangerous. Please provide a ...

We explain what to look out for if your child has an insect bite or sting – plus how to relieve insect bite and sting symptoms Award-winning senior researcher/writer with 25 years' experience writing ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... In late August, there is a vast assortment of insect action in our gardens, and it is worth a listen and a watch to see what is happening. The cicadas are ...

Receiving a bug bite can be unsettling, particularly if you're not sure what little creature caused the red, throbbing welt on your skin. Bug bites can be difficult to identify, especially since so ...

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