A new paper highlights over 500 interconnected factors contributing to the global decline of insect populations. Insects are ...

Male carpenter bees lack stingers, and though females do have them, they are docile and don’t sting unless handled or ...

Japanese beetles are an unwelcome sight, but many other garden beetles are good bugs worth welcoming to your yard.

Learn more› By Doug Mahoney Doug Mahoney is a writer covering home-improvement topics, outdoor power equipment, bug repellents, and (yes) bidets. We’re currently testing repellents from Grand ...

A local florist and cut flower farmer’s business has now bloomed into a grower’s guide for dahlias. Fran Parrish, owner of Heirloom Soul Florals, has shared her know-how in a 200-page book, “Growing ...

Bugs in your plants don't always warrant the use of insecticides. There's a lot to consider before you pull the trigger.

Insects are disappearing at an alarming rate worldwide, but why? Agricultural intensification tops the list of proposed ...

Explore the wild, embrace the wonder” at the Hattiesburg Zoo’s year-long 75th anniversary celebration kick-off event this ...