In experiments, researchers showed that the disease-spreading insects couldn’t resist the sweet smell of a fungus that ...

In the battle against mosquito-borne diseases that kill hundreds of thousands of people each year, scientists turned to an unlikely ally: a fungus that smells like flowers.

If you thought there was already enough to worry about while traveling by plane, we've got some bad news for you: Onboard ...

The chilling scenario is drawn straight from a horror movie. But in this case, fact is scarier than fiction.

Metarhizium robertsii, a pathogenetic soil-dwelling fungus, infects a variety of insects through spores that eventually kill them. Scientists have known that the fungus can spread when a healthy bug ...

Learn from garden experts which plants to cut back in November. To keep your perennials healthy and thriving, find out the ...

From amphibians that control mosquitoes to insects that aid in decomposition, who knew there were helpful tenants taking up ...

To deal with fewer destructive grubs, beetles, and other pests come spring, consider adding this surprising element to your garden's soil in the fall.

With care and attention, you can carry your tropical plants through the colder months, minimizing problems while they're ...

Globally, thousands of species of insects threaten crop yield by feeding on plants, transmitting diseases and damaging plant tissues, which leads to significant losses: an estimated 20%-40% for crops ...