Aphids explode in numbers from March; stop greenfly quietly draining your plants now with fast, gentle tactics that protect UK gardens and their wildlife.

Woolly aphids may be to blame. These insects suck sap from healthy plants and leave a sticky substance behind. They can be ...

Aphids have not waited for summer to make their move this year. Gardeners across the Southeast have spotted clusters of tiny ...

This week’s warm weather plus the stretch of rain last week has been the formula for bugs and other insects to come out. Yes, ...

Out in the British countryside, the examples of mutualism are as multifarious as they are marvellous. Take, for starters, a hypothetical good old meadow with ant hills strewn like grassy scatter ...

Before you spray, read this. A horticulturist explains why ants can actually protect your plants, and the safest way to ...

Diffuse coevolution is also known as multi-species or guild coevolution. It occurs when several species collectively influence one another. An example is pollination systems in which plants interact ...

Quick Take What Is Myrmecophily? What Are Some Myrmecophiles? Myrmecophily is pronounced mur-muh-KOF-uh-lee and literally means ant love. With a pretty literal meaning, it refers to the positive ...

First, you should check for changes in your plant’s leaf color and texture. This can be a telltale sign of an insect issue. Potential changes can include everything from leaves with spots, speckles, ...