Despite the problems the cold can cause for farmers, gardeners, and homeowners, a cold winter can be a welcome event from a pest management perspective.

Invasive species, whether plant or animal, can disrupt and destroy the balance of an ecosystem. They outcompete native species for resources, killing them off and lowering biodiversity. Once an ...

You'll be amazed by the ways desert birds survive and thrive in dry country. Learn about the bird species that live in ...

Overuse of chemical pesticides has driven resistance in agricultural pests, including the adaptable two-spotted spider mite.

Arizona's enchanting landscapes, where the rugged desert meets the majestic mountains, boast over 4,000 native plants, adding ...

Extreme weather disrupts nature's timing, affecting plants, insects, and ecosystems by altering phenological patterns.

Whether it is flowers sprouting in the spring, cicadas mating in the blistering heat of summer, or caterpillars hatching to feed on their favorite host plant – across the natural world, the timing of ...

Mar. 10, 2025 — Without plants on land, humans could not live on Earth. From mosses to ferns to grasses to trees, plants are our food, fodder and timber. All this diversity emerged from an algal ...

Last fall, MOTHER EARTH NEWS launched our Organic Pest Control Survey to learn more about the best organic pest control methods — and the not-so-great methods — when it comes to limiting ...

Nature has its own set of pest controls, whether it’s a plant or another creature. Some plants repel mosquitoes and ants, others may be unpleasant for rodents. Given that many people are terrified of ...

An Australian woman's struggle to remove a highly invasive, introduced plant species from her home has highlighted why households should avoid the pest at all costs. Agapanthus, while popular for ...