Get to grips with storm damage and prepare your kitchen garden and paths for the season ahead, writes Kitty Scully.

Insects are always a challenge for farmers on the prairies. The unpredictable weather in Manitoba played a significant role ...

If you don't cut all your dill but let it bloom, its golden umbels will be packed with tiny, nectar-rich flowers. These ...

Treating a bug bite or sting will usually relieve symptoms of pain, itching, swelling, and minor irritation. The first step is to better understand the type of insects common to North America and what ...

As a passionate gardener, I'm always on the lookout for unique and effective tools to enhance my garden's beauty and health. One of my favorite secret weapons? Pinecones! These natural wonders are ...

No matter how careful you are about animals in your home, or how much care you take when you are outdoors, animal and insect bites and stings are sometimes unavoidable. Fleas, mites, and chiggers ...

The larvae, dubbed “aphid lions,” are particularly effective in devouring soft-bodied insects. They feed on aphids, caterpillars, and even small beetles, ensuring these pests don’t overrun your garden ...

The larvae, dubbed “aphid lions,” are particularly effective in devouring soft-bodied insects. They feed on aphids, caterpillars, and even small beetles, ensuring these pests don’t overrun your garden ...

These insects are itty-bitty bugs that can take up residence in homes ... like stag beetles (Lucanus cervus), can more readily bite humans and have mouth apparatuses that can do some significant ...

“We apply pesticides without fully understanding their effects on beneficial insect pollinators,” said study lead author Dr. Alicja Witwicka. “Our findings show that every tissue is compromised in ...

Yet, past research has shown that even low doses can threaten the survival of beneficial insects. In this study, the researchers applied high-resolution molecular diagnostics – commonly used in ...