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.

A mosquito larva entombed in amber for about 99 million years is now the oldest known of its kind, according to a new study. The fossil comes from Kachin in northern Myanmar and likely formed when ...

The fossil, called Cretosabethes primaevus, shared traits with modern mosquitoes. Scientists think it lived in small water ...

Bats, screech owls and many other animals live in holes in dead or living trees, or overwinter nestled deep in the furrows of their bark.

A naturalist near Reykjavík, the capital city of Iceland, made a surprising discovery of three mosquitoes buzzing in the air.

Autumn paints the lawn gold, and rakes stay in the shed. A quiet choice now shapes what ripens on your trees. As the last apples drop and the first frosts ...

A late-summer return brings crisp shirts, a smart blazer and a purpose-filled walk through London’s most storied museum ...

One insect group that does not flourish in turf grass are the so-called grass skipper butterflies. “Do you like skipper butterflies? Turfgrass is needed for many species of skippers as their larvae ...

Mosquitoes carry dangerous diseases, making protection vital. Natural scents from plants like citronella, peppermint, ...

Consider gracing your garden with a true Hawaiian native plant that might also make a lovely holiday tree. Alahe‘e has many attractive characteristics that make it an excellent choice for landscape ...

There may be a 20-foot-tall skeleton on your next-door neighbor’s lawn and zombies in the yard across the street, but the real horrors often lie in unmarked graves in the gardens of those you least su ...

What truly sets Beall Woods apart from other natural areas is its status as a National Natural Landmark and an Illinois Nature Preserve. These designations reflect the site’s ecological significance ...