John E. Woodmansee Photo: Tobacco hornworm on a tomato plant that has been attacked by a parasitic Braconid wasp. The white capsules on its back are the pupal stage of the tiny wasp. Braconid larvae ...

ATLANTA, Aug. 25, 2021 — For home gardeners and farmers, herbivorous insects present a major threat to their hard work and crop yields. The predator insects that feed on these bugs emit odors that ...

NATURE IS TREATING Americans to all kinds of spectacles. On April 8th millions witnessed a total solar eclipse. Many will be less charmed when, in the coming days, trillions of cicadas appear in the ...

LAGRANGE – Winter can be a time of significant temperature variation. Cold snaps and warmer than usual spells often spark ...

Insect predators found in the United States could help keep spotted lanternfly populations in check while potentially reducing reliance on chemical control methods, according to a new study. Insect ...

It can be argued that there are two broad approaches to gardening organically. One way uses pesticides that are approved for organic gardening. The gardener applies them as pests arise or as a ...