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For years, we’ve admired plants for their ability to cleanse the air and help fight air pollution. However, our green ally ...

When creepy crawlies find their way into your home, grabbing a shoe or a bottle of bug spray is a natural response. But what ...

Gardening is a passion for many people. A beautiful green space not only enhances the look of your home but also gives peace to your mind. However, gardens can often attract unwanted guests like ...

One way to ensure that your tomatoes will thrive all season long is to avoid plants that may harm their growth. We've rounded ...

I am getting mixed recommendations on the use of pesticides in my garden when I ask gardening friends and local garden center staff. Can you provide some direction on how to use them properly.

This pest is attacking the crop plants, and the growers lose the plants along with the crop every year. The white stem borer infestation in coffee plantations reached its peak due to the ...

After 40 years of research, scientists at Michigan State University have uncovered how plants use isoprene to defend themselves against insect attacks. A powerful, plant-made compound may offer a ...

In fact, the air we breathe carries traces of a quieter kind of warfare — not against people, but pests. Scientists at ...

You may not have considered using houseplants to rid your home of bugs, but some common herbs and other plants can act as ...

A beautifully illustrated new book explains the dire situation of insects, why they are critical to our health and that of ...