The solstice marks the shortest day -- and longest night -- of the year, when the earth reaches the point in its annual ...

Ants often find their way to hummingbird feeders, especially when nectar leaks or drips. Small adjustments can reduce pest ...

Marie Inger Dam is a co-inventor on several patent applications relating to pheromone production. A single “sexy” gene could help us combat one of the world’s most destructive fruit pests. By deleting ...

A sight to see late in the summer is a hummingbird moth. Sometimes, they’re also called hawk moths or sphinx moths. Whatever you call them, they are fun to observe. The various names all come from the ...

Like a moth to a flame, I’m lured twice per week to the laundry room, the sudsy shrine to domestic drudgery. Most of you know the sounds involved: The washer’s whirring, humming and c ...

Eliza Middleton received funding from the Australian Research Council. She is affiliated with Accounting for Nature, and is a forum member of the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures.

As I savored the quiet tranquility of my garden at twilight, I was startled by a sudden buzz. At first, I thought it was a hummingbird. To my delight, it returned, hovering over the bright red ...

The small deciduous tree commonly called a "Mimosa" in the U.S. is known by many common names, including Silk Tree, Pink Siris, Persian Silk Tree and others. These attractive little trees are best ...

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — It’s that time of year again for hummingbirds, and maybe you’ve seen more of them in your backyard! It’s migration season in Oklahoma. You may have taken a video of hummingbirds ...

Gardeners should monitor lawns for tropical sod webworms and consider applying a low-nitrogen fertilizer in early fall. Fall is an ideal time to apply fire ant bait, manage standing water to prevent ...

Hummingbirds are fascinating creatures known for their tiny size, incredible agility and long-distance migrations. When do hummingbirds leave NJ? Hummingbirds typically begin their migration south in ...

Ruby-throated hummingbirds are migrating south for the winter, but other species may winter in Mississippi. Coastal residents have a higher likelihood of spotting wintering hummingbirds, including ...