Although we’re in the middle of winter, soon we’ll witness the unveiling of springtime and all of its joyous colors: brilliant orange poppies, deep purple iris and vivid yellow tidy tips. And after ...

The best ways to attract nature to your doorstep ...

Flowers emit scented chemicals to attract pollinators, but this perfume—and how pollinators interact with the plant—can go ...

By Barbara Bryson, Kim Kelly and Cynthia Lafferty This month, we have two contributors to the Garden Palette — our native plant expert, Cynthia Lafferty from Doak Creek Natives and Barbara ...

Asters blushing pink against the misty dusk, crimson-colored huckleberry stems laden with unopened buds, a clump of weedy ...

Heatwaves and drought are pushing bats past their limits, threatening pollination and natural insect control that ecosystems ...

Microplastic pollution has emerged as a pervasive environmental threat, yet its impacts on terrestrial ecosystems, particularly agricultural landscapes, ...

Insect netting can make a huge difference to your yard, but it's important to select the correct variety, keeping in mind ...

Future advances in honey bee research at NC State is made possible by support of the NC State Beekeepers Association (NCSBA).

Carnivorous pitcher plants attract ants with their sweet but toxic nectar, turning its flowers into a deadly trap.

Insects are often seen as invaders due to high-profile species like the yellow-legged (Asian) hornet, the harlequin ladybird ...

If there’s food on your table, you can thank a bee. Or a fly. Or even a moth. They’re types of pollinators, and they help to produce about 75% of the world’s major food crops, according to Dr.