Oxitec’s Friendly™ technology has created self-limiting versions of some of our most deadly and destructive insect pests — a safe, targeted solution that has the potential to protect human populations ...

Cover crops are all the rage these days, and might be a part of the solution for problems confronting the long-term sustainability of agricultural production in the U.S. Simply defined, cover crops ...

Winter doesn’t have to mean a lifeless garden or a silent backyard. Even when frost creeps in and most plants retreat, some ...

To the average American, insects are, at their most harmless, an annoyance — like mosquitoes. And at their worst, dangerous — like Lyme disease-carrying deer ticks. But one project through the Global ...

Before you reach for the chemical-laden insect repellents, there’s a simple, natural bug repellent that may already be in your cabinet: peppermint oil. Insects can’t stand the sharp, minty scent, ...

Green pastures full of native, colorful flowers scatter the University of Florida’s campus as part of a new plan to help protect the pollinators of Florida. The McGuire Center for Lepidoptera and ...

Are you aware that insects are the most diverse and the largest group of organisms on the planet? A kid-friendly, educational workshop on July 20 will explore these creatures. The free event will be ...