Sunflower is a native plant in the High Plains region and as a result, sunflower insect pests are also native. These insect pests feed and survive on both wild and domestic (cultivated) sunflower p… ...

Bug zappers kill beneficial insects but do not reduce mosquito populations. Pollinators and decomposers like moths and beetles suffer from light traps. Chemical repellents remain more effective ...

To the editor: In Monday’s FDNM, I read one of the most fascinating and fantastical letters I have ever seen there. It was the one by Mr. Randy Griffen, and ...

It may seem unusual to think of chimpanzees as doctors, but they more closely resemble human healers than you may expect. Wild chimpanzees were once thought to be incapable of healing themselves ...

Old termite mounds help support high insect biodiversity in tropical rainforests Abandoned termite mounds are a newly discovered microhabitat for diverse insect groups in both undisturbed rainforest ...

Protecting gardens from pests without harming beneficial insects requires great care Most insecticides will also kill the helpers, so follow directions and use in moderation.