Mississippi's extension service explains why a bumper crop of Asian woolly hackberry aphids is floating through yards, clinging to trees, and leaving sooty mold everywhere.

Vinegar is a common DIY cleaning ingredient thanks to its acidity, but when combined with coffee grounds, you can create an even more powerful cleaner.

Dealing with pesky critters can be a never-ending battle for most homeowners. While commercial pest control products are readily available, they often come with a host of potential health and ...

Edited by Nancy Moran, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX; received August 8, 2024; accepted November 6, 2024 ...

Tending to a houseplant is therapeutic and has benefits for our physical and mental health. But it can be more than a little frustrating when you realise that your plant is attracting bugs, insects ...

Gardeners preparing for autumn are likely to encounter a surge of ladybirds seeking shelter among foliage and debris. This abundance follows a bumper year for the beneficial insects, attributed to the ...

It’s mutualism we’ll mostly look at today. Two types of mutualism occur in animal relationships. Obligate mutualism is when both species depend on the interaction for survival. Facultative mutualism ...

Has your shower's water pressure started to feel off? It could be from a dirty showerhead with buildup. That's right—even the sprayer in your at-home spa needs to be cleaned from time to time to ...

One of the world’s most sought-after drugs has officially become a vital medication. The World Health Organization has just added semaglutide—the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy—to its list of ...