Opportunities abound to spruce up the old homefront from the Sonoma/North Bay Home Expo at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds to ...

the researchers found that more than 80% of the “hitchhiking” animals are insects, followed by spiders. The study found a small number of reported illegal ornamental plant seizures over the last ...

For those who love orchids, this kind of plant is not as tricky as other plants to grow if it lacks one of four factors: proper light, enough water, temperature, and the right type of fertilizer. From ...

Orchids may look delicate and beautiful, but beneath their elegance lies a world of deception and survival tactics. From mimicking insects to tricking pollinators, these flowers have evolved some ...

Bug bites or other skin injuries can cause cellulitis, an infection of the deep layers of the skin typically caused by the group A Streptococcus bacteria (strep). Bug bites cause a break in the skin, ...

Is it clear and easy to understand? Some repellents have different age and user restrictions. Whether you're spending summer at home or in warmer climes, insect repellent is important for preventing ...

Exactly how midge orchids are attracting these tiny flies is not clear, but at least some Genoplesium species may be mimicking the smell of wounded insects. Biting flies can be annoying ...

Unable to resist a tempting aroma, the traps successfully lured their target – large iridescent orchid bees – including ... Feb. 24 in the Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics.