Scientific studies show us that the biodiversity, health and functioning ecosystems within a garden will benefit from ants. As they burrow, they improve soil aeration and help the decomposition of ...

Clumsy, large and, perhaps, mysterious beetles are once again active in Michigan: the June bug. "The term May or June beetles ...

This summer has been a good year for viewing lightning bugs or fireflies because of several weather conditions. Here's what ...

The black-and-white nymphs may be crawling all over your flower beds. You're skirting (or smashing) the red-and-black ...

This spring, our Master Gardeners have experienced a huge influx in the number of phone calls and office visits, not only on the sap-excreting aphid, but also other leaf-eating insects, such as ...

Butterworts and sundews attract insects with glistening leaves, then secrete an adhesive to trap them in place. Bladderworts work similarly to Venus flytraps.

Insect-Eating Venus Flytraps Thrive in the Carolinas as Hikers Peek Into Their Native Ecosystem CAROLINA BEACH, N.C. (AP) — Park ranger Jesse Anderson leads dozens of people on a weekly hike in ...

Some of the most unique living things in the world — plants that supplement the nutrients they get from sunlight by digesting ants, flies and spiders — are only found in a small part of North ...