As they cling to leaf tips, newborn warty birch caterpillars produce vibrations that can ward off invaders approaching their ...

Cultural tip: Avoid overfertilizing roses with water-soluble, nitrogen-based fertilizers, which prompts overgrowth of ...

Some creatures defend territories extending over several kilometers, but when Jayne Yack (Carleton University, Canada) ...

Newborn caterpillars protect leaf-tip homes with buzzing and drumming signals. These vibrations scare off rivals and help avoid fights.

Warm spring temperatures can bring insects that like to feed on tender buds and leaves of hydrangeas. Learn how to identify ...

It’s that time of year again, when the ground thaws, the days stretch a little longer and gardens begin to wake up. But along ...

Companion plants provide a range of services to their partners. Some deter pests through chemical compounds in their foliage, ...

Last year, the grocer’s holiday meal kit included all the ingredients for deviled eggs, amongst other things. Instead, the kit this year includes boneless spiral cut brown sugar ham, one navel orange, ...

That colorful caterpillar in your garden may look cute and fuzzy, but steer clear! Some of the most striking-looking caterpillars have bodies covered with sharp hairs or spines connected to a ...