Insect pests in your garden can be a challenge, especially if you're trying not to use pesticides. Installing insect netting at the right time can help.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. I have a love-hate relationship with squirrels. We're frenemies. They love freshly planted beds, soft compost, and delicious crops just as ...

Of the 60,000 or so species of Trachelophorus giraffa stands out by, well, a neck’s length. It is one of the iconic and endemic ‘must-see’ species for those planning a visit to the island of ...

When we think about the future of food, it's unlikely that crickets, mealworms or grasshoppers come to mind. But believe it or not, insects might just be one of the most promising answers to two big ...

The most intriguing quirk of the common tailorbird is perhaps that it creates its nest by sewing leaves together with its beak. Common tailorbirds, Orthotomus sutorius, are a species of songbirds in ...

Q: What is this insect chewing holes into my unripe tomatoes? This caterpillar is a yellow-striped armyworm, and it’s not uncommon to find them on vegetable plants late in the growing season.

Germany is embracing a bold new direction in defense technology, one that blurs the line between biology and machines. With an eye on future warfare, the country is developing next-generation military ...

Bugs and insects are an irrefutable part of gardening, and these pests can damage your hard work by eating leaves or laying eggs on your slaved-over fruit and veg. That's why investing in some fine ...

Covering a small patch of potatoes with insect mesh has highlighted the potential damage leafhopper species might be doing to the UK crop. Grown under the mesh, the processing variety Markies was ...

Although summer is a joyful mix of warm evenings, sizzling BBQs, and time spent sunbathing in the garden, it also brings with it flies. And more specifically, greenflies. In the same way, you'll start ...