Summer is the perfect time to enjoy your garden in full bloom, but pesky insects can sometimes turn your paradise into a ...

Carnivorous plants capture and digest insects to obtain nutrients, adapting to nutrient-poor soils. Their modified leaves, or pitchers, trap prey with slippery walls and hairs, leading to drowning ...

Ground beetles are a valuable asset in any garden due to their nocturnal habits, which make them effective at tackling ...

Looking to swap out invasive plants in your yard for native species? The Virginia Department of Conservation has some ...

A team of Australian researchers has identified a new species of extinct sawfly from an exceptionally well-preserved fossil.

Mexican butterworts are houseplants which stay indoors year-round, however, Gierys cultivates other types of carnivorous ...

Often wrongly assumed to be poisonous, beautyberries have a floral, slightly bitter flavor—and they repel mosquitoes.

Cupea plants come in many shapes sizes and colors, some of which are beloved by beneficial insects, so here are some tips to ...

This frightening plant is known not only to eat insects but also small mammals, enabling it to fulfill its nutritional needs and flourish in nutrient-poor soils. The Venus flytrap, also known as ...

Studying the secrets of how the common red milkweed beetle can safely feed on a toxic plant helps illuminate the ecological, ...

Allowing leaves to decompose rather than raking them up, replenishes the soil and provides a “comforting blanket” that offers habitat for critters and keeps the ecosystem in balance.