During the survey, the team documented around 60 species of butterflies and moths (Lepidoptera); 30 species of dragonflies ...

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It’s that time of year again, when the ground thaws, the days stretch a little longer and gardens begin to wake up. But along ...

Gardeners can plant one flower now that will bloom in time for summer, and it will keep pests away from certain plants and ...

Treated plants fight pests without the need for toxic pesticides, oozing a "larval toffee" that stunts tomato pinworms’ growth and attracts predators.

Whether you opt for border plantings, cascading blooms, or select a variety that’s known as a trap crop to lure harmful ...

Gardens are diverse environments that depend on insects and other pests for healthy plant growth. But unwanted pests can ...

The estimate of 5.5 million species of insects is interesting. What’s even more remarkable is that because scientists have ...

Tomatoes flourish in compost that is rich in nutrients and has good drainage. Peat-free compost is a prime choice as it's ...

If pests are ruining your squash plants before your veggies have had time to develop, try this easy preventative method using ...

If you want to protect your plants from pests this spring then experts recommend planting a particular type of flower in order to confuse insects and lure away flies ...

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