Although the defecation site is typically near the entrance at the edge of the nest, the mites were prompted to defecate at the centre of the nest using an ether extract of the host plant leaves. The ...

Sulfur caves are among the most extreme habitats on Earth. They are completely dark and filled with hydrogen sulfide gas, which is toxic to most life-forms. Inside, species’ survival depends on ...

If your once-vigorous plant is starting to look sickly, spider mites may be the culprits. These tiny, plant-feeding arachnids hide in plain sight. At first, your plant may look a little “off,” but you ...

Just when I thought my volunteer cherry tomato plant would continue to thrive into its second year, it became infested with spider mites and had to be removed. Last September, it had sprouted in the ...

Two-spotted spider mites suck the contents of plant cells, causing bleached, stippled or otherwise discolored foliage. They also make silken strands on plant parts, especially when populations are ...

Feeling itchy? You may have the latest brood of cicadas to blame. The estimated trillions of periodical brood cicadas that emerged in multiple U.S. states this year may be gone for the foreseeable ...

This heat is tough on not only us, but also our plants. At this point in the season, it’s a challenge to provide enough water for them to survive, let alone thrive. It can also be a challenge to ...

No larger than a grain of sand, spider mites have eight legs and needle-like mouthparts used to pierce leaves of host plants and suck out their fluids. Unfortunately for home gardeners and commercial ...

Accusations of "sedition" spark uproar. Here's what the law says. The real poverty line is $140,000, investment strategist asserts Trump canceling GDP report comes under scrutiny John Eimen, child ...

Oak leaf itch mites, tiny pests that feed on cicada eggs and oak midge fly larvae, can cause itchy rashes in humans. Symptoms of oak leaf itch mite bites include intense itching, rashes, and ...

On a warm, dry summer day, some of my plants’ leaves had a sprinkling of light dots. Some were turning an unhealthy, ugly bronze color. The underside of the leaves revealed webbing, indicating that ...

You've been caring for your houseplants religiously, watering them on schedule and placing them in perfect lighting. But suddenly, your once-thriving green friends are looking sickly. Welcome to the ...