Finding himself perilously short of sprayer capacity in the spring, Lee Oakes took the decision to bolster his machinery ...

EZ Ballast lifts a weight into the undercarriage of a tractor instead of placing weights on the rear wheels or front of a tractor.

Crop scientists at Rothamsted Research have found that an olive oil extract slows down the processes by which insecticide ...

Farmers trying to protect canola from cabbage seed pod weevil may cut their own yield if pollinators get caught in the ...

The emerald ash borer is an invasive beetle wreaking havoc on America's ash trees. We explain how it got here and how it is being tackled.

A newly published study in Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry suggests that widely used flea and tick treatments for pets may have unintended effects beyond household animals. According to the ...

A new paper in Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry finds that common medications used for flea and tick control in dogs and cats may pose a significant environmental risk for insects in the wild.

The Namib desert of south-western Africa can be extremely hot—the surface temperature can be over 50°C. But a surprising number of around 200 beetle species live on its bare, inhospitable-looking sand ...

On the northwest corner of Manito Park, dozens of ponderosa pines appear to stand strong. Joggers and dog walkers weave through the towering trunks on their morning routes, and gray squirrels run ...

Flea has revealed the release date of his first full-length solo album, Honora, arriving March 27, 2026, on NonesuchRecords. The Red Hot Chili Peppers founding bassist accompanied the news by sharing ...

Bark beetles have hard, smooth, stout bodies and range from 1.3 to 2.9 mm in length, depending on gender and species. The majority of bark beetles are female; males are smaller and flightless. Adult ...

Learn how to spot bed bugs, what to do in the event of an infestation, and tips for keeping the critters out of your home.