When most people think of insects in their garden, they usually think of annoying pests that eat away at their hard-earned ...

The organization Practical Farmers of Iowa is helping urban crop growers use beneficial insects to control pests, boost soil ...

Adult insects are known for their fascinating and complex eyes, which allow them to accomplish remarkable sensory feats when performing functions such as searching for food or mates. In many insect ...

A lacewing larva covered with debris including the remains of ... One of the eeriest collectors of the natural world, the bone-house wasp gets its name from its preference for macabre building ...

Urban farmers can now get cost-share and technical support to boost beneficial insect habitat on their farms through Practical Farmers of Iowa’s and Xerces Society’s beneficial insects cost-share. Sig ...

Scientists have discovered the oldest fossil evidence of insect larvae with highly developed eyes, revealing that some ...

While some, like honey bees and lacewings, are beneficial pollinators, others — such as mosquitoes and paper wasps — can be nuisances or even pose health risks. Whether you're an outdoor ...