Pesticide safety is extremely important. If the directions on the label are followed, both the applicator and the environment ...

They might look like harmless little polka-dotted dots, but ladybirds (or ladybugs, depending where you’re from) are surprisingly tough and talented. Behind the cute shell is a tiny powerhouse of ...

When I spotted a scale insect on a leaf of my Thai lime tree recently, I sighed. It’s only December; sometimes they show up ...

If you've ever admired the shiny coat of a jelly bean before popping the candy in your mouth, spare a thought for the tiny ...

Researchers at St. Francis Xavier University are studying the impact of warmer winters on Nova Scotia's lady beetle population, with an eye to the potential cascading effects on local trees, plant ...

By Liah Continentino Florida is no stranger to introduced species. From green iguanas to Brazilian pepper, many non-native plants and animals have settled into our environment. While some cause little ...

Time really does fly. And when you look back at 2025, we’re sure you’ve collected a mix of moments: some joyful, some ...