Key Points Aphids are tiny sap-sucking pests that quickly damage houseplants.Early infestations can be controlled with water, soap, neem oil, or manual removal.Healthy plants are less likely to ...

Evolution is unfolding in real time within many natural animal populations and researchers are now observing how this influences biodiversity in the field. In a newly published study in Molecular ...

Andy Jensen just might be the only person in North America with his particular hobby. By day, Jensen is the go-between for farmers and researchers as manager of the Northwest Potato Research ...

Pests are the bane of a gardener's existence, with a myriad of insects eager to feast on your plants. From slugs that have an appetite for the leaves of virtually any plant you're cultivating, to ...

Viruses and bacteria often act as parasites, infecting a host, reproducing at its expense and causing disease and death. But not always – sometimes, their infections are positively beneficial and on ...

A video circulating online shows a small sap-sucking insect called an aphid, not a genetically modified mosquito with a number stamped on it released by philanthropist Bill Gates, as online posts ...

A March 19 Instagram video (direct link, archive link) shows an insect with distinct black markings resting on a person's finger. "Since when do mosquitos have (numbers) stamped on them?" reads ...