Planting a diversity of crops can prove beneficial during extreme weather events. Some plants are better able to stand up to ...

Ground cover plants and fruit trees can make a wonderful pairing in your garden. However, planting this flower under fruit ...

It is notable that three specific volatile compounds – 6-methyl-5-hepten-2-one, acetic acid and nonanal – were found to consistently attract the lacewing Chrysoperla carnea. These findings emphasise ...

The organization Practical Farmers of Iowa is helping urban crop growers use beneficial insects to control pests, boost soil ...

Spotted lanternflies have wreaked havoc on U.S. agriculture since their arrival in 2014, but Penn State researchers may have ...

Green lacewings are another great predatory insect to have around the garden. Green lacewings lay their eggs on the end of ...

A gardener has warned people never to sow tomato seeds in their garden without first planting two other plants that will help ...

Ladybugs, though popular, were surprising underachievers in pear orchards. Of the 38 collected, only 17% had spider mite DNA ...

Researchers found native predators that help control spotted lanternfly populations, reducing reliance on pesticides.

Are you tired of those pesky critters munching on your plants? It’s time to ditch the harmful chemicals and embrace organic ...

Johnson and Hoover tested 10 generalist predators - spined soldier bugs, praying mantises, wheel bugs, lady beetles and lacewings. In the experiments, predators were placed in enclosures with either ...