Flying Insects

Industrial agriculture, insecticides, mites or mobile phones; no one knows the true cause of bee colony collapse disorder. It would be a fruitless world without bees.

Dec 3, 2009 - Colette McEnery-Lane

Inviting bees to your garden will not only help ensure their survival but it will boost your flower, herb, and vegetable garden's performance.

Nov 18, 2009 - Jessica Ferguson

Although honey bees remain in their hives through the winter they do anything but hibernate. Maintaining the hive is a constant job, in warm weather and cold.

Nov 14, 2009 - Jessica Ferguson

There are a few simple ways to distinguish moths from butterflies by looking at their physical characteristics and behavior.

Oct 28, 2009 - Cheryl Kraynak

Originating in Asia, honeybees were first brought to America by Virginia colonists in 1621.

Oct 22, 2009 - Linnea Heinrichs

Monarchs that live throughout most of the continental United States and in Southern Canada in the warmer months take a long journey south for the winter.

Oct 20, 2009 - Thomas Wyatt

2009 has been a record breaking year for the Painted Lady Butterfly (Vanessa cardui). They arrived here in vast numbers after a 1000 mile migration from North Africa.

Sep 26, 2009 - Ann Burnett

Fruit flies can be a year-round problem, but they especially thrive during the late summer and early fall around ripened fruit. Keeping ahead of them can be challenging.

Sep 22, 2009 - Joanne LaSpina

Different wasps build different nests - here's a note of the types of nest, the locations, and how to remove them

Sep 22, 2009 - Suzanne Bosworth

Most people do not have severe reactions to wasp venom but the wasp sting is still uncomfortable. Here are wasp sting remedies to ease the discomfort.

Sep 21, 2009 - Suzanne Bosworth

Wasp stings cause pain and discomfort. Here's what a wasp sting looks like, how a wasp sting works, and why it's so uncomfortable

Sep 19, 2009 - Suzanne Bosworth

Wasps have a reputation for aggression but their life cycle is a fascinating process of cooperation and teamwork to produce helpful garden predators and plant pollinators

Sep 19, 2009 - Suzanne Bosworth

Ways and means to avoid being bothered or stung by wasps and how to overcome fear of wasps

Sep 17, 2009 - Suzanne Bosworth

Honeybees are a vital part of Scotland's food industry, providing a means of maintaining a balanced natural environment and the pollination of plants.

Sep 17, 2009 - Rosemary Gemmell

The Cabbage White butterfly, the bane of vegetable gardeners, is actually two different species; the Large White (Pieris brassicae) and the Small White (Pieris rapae).

Aug 31, 2009 - Ann Burnett

The declining Duke of Burgundy butterfly has been able to produce a second brood this year due to the warm weather, according to the National Trust.

Aug 25, 2009 - Rebecca Campbell

Personal mosquito repellents are among the most effective ways homeowners can protect themselves and their families from biting insect pests.

Aug 17, 2009 - Richard Freeland

From mid July through the sizzle of August the cicada serenades potential mates with their deafening song.

Aug 16, 2009 - Bridgett Ann Calia

The Small Tortoiseshell Butterfly (Aglais urticae) is one of the most common British butterflies and is found almost everywhere in the UK.

Aug 11, 2009 - Ann Burnett

Any garden is enhanced by the presence of butterflies. Buddleia, the butterfly bush, attracts many different varieties of butterflies in the summer while it is in flower.

Aug 6, 2009 - Ann Burnett

As the decline of the honeybee continues drastically, homeowners are being urged to keep bees in their gardens in a bid to help protect the world's busiest insect.

Aug 5, 2009 - Rebecca Campbell

Question. What do all mosquitoes have in common? No, it's not that they all like blood.

Aug 4, 2009 - Richard Freeland

Homeowners are always looking to host the perfect party. But they'll never achieve outdoor living nirvana without dealing with that always unwelcome guest - the mosquito.

Aug 3, 2009 - Richard Freeland

Ample summer rains in many areas of the country is giving rise to large mosquito populations, making outdoor activities, especially at night, downright unpleasant.

Jul 20, 2009 - John Hogan

As homeowners have learned the hard way, mosquitoes can put a damper on the most ardent outdoor barbecue, even to the point of forcing the festivities indoors.

Jul 15, 2009 - Richard Freeland