(THE CONVERSATION) Insects do a lot more harm than ruining picnics. Some insects spread devastating diseases, while others cause staggering economic losses in agriculture. To control some of these ...

With our outdoor plants now properly covered with a blanket of snow, it’s time to turn our attention to our houseplants and ...

Start with a cleanup of plant debris and weeds from last season, but take steps to ensure our native bee population isn’t disturbed.

Fungus gnats can be a nightmare for plant lovers. These tiny flying insects may seem harmless at first, but their larva ...

Spring and warmer months happen to be their favorite season when worker ants come out of their underground hibernation, and ...

A newly discovered species of fungus takes control of cave-dwelling spiders in Ireland and Northern Ireland, similar to the ...

As Valentine's Day nears, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials are working to keep imported flowers free of pests or ...

Scientists have discovered a fungus that turns spiders into “zombies,” luring the arachnids out of their lairs before killing ...

Fungus gnats and scale insects are two pesky insects commonly found on plants this time of year. K-State horticulture expert Cynthia Domenghini outlines what to look for.

The bug, Orsillus maculatus, feeds on cypress seeds and can carry a fungus harmful to trees. Michigan's millions of conifer ...

Agans is doing cutting-edge research in experimental genetics as a lab assistant and honors student in Jack Bateman’s lab.