You have likely seen tussock moth caterpillars around your home or at local parks in the past few weeks. These hairy insects ...

Buck moth caterpillars are back, some with a vengeance. How will this year's population stack up to last year? Here's what to ...

Scientists found that the minuscule insects scrape and thump their leaf-tip homes to produce vibrations that warn off intruders.

Here, he highlights six often-misunderstood garden critters that contribute significantly to a thriving ecosystem. Despite ...

New merchandise themed to the Disney animated film “The Lion King” is now available at Walt Disney World. We first discovered ...

Canadians are weather hardy, and so are our plants. Native greenery is more likely to survive Canada's harsh winters, ...

Copperheads are the only venomous snake you’re likely to encounter in the Triangle and central NC. Here’s how to identify and avoid them.

Amanda McNulty's 19th-century home draws a variety of uninvited visitors, who are sometimes discovered in the most unusual places.

Tony Shalhoub won an Emmy Award for his performance in one of Monk's most unique episodes. Shalhoub's endearing portrayal of ...

The best time to buy pansies from nurseries is in early spring or fall when most people plant the colorful blooms. “I plant ...

For more than 15 years, entomologist and professor Douglas Tallamy has been telling gardeners how they can sustain wildlife ...

No need for drastic measures when sensible integrated pest management (IPM) methods can do the job just as effectively.