Using other insects to control pests like greenfly has been a massive success story for farming, reducing the use of chemical pesticides. But new research from Harper Adams University suggests the ...

Scientists have long questioned whether the vibrant colors of fall foliage serve an evolutionary purpose. One theory suggests red pigments protect leaves from sun damage, allowing trees to absorb more ...

Some pests were less active in early autumn than usual. For example, we received reports of lower numbers of cabbage stem flea beetle (CSFB) and the aphids that spread Barley yellow dwarf virus (BYDV) ...

They look like tiny cotton balls floating through the air, but don't let their fluffy looks fool you. Woolly aphids are real insects, and they've got a knack for startling people once they realize ...

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — These tiny white creatures have some folks wondering if it’s snowing in September. We’ve seen your social media posts asking what those little white critters are. You’ve probably ...

Have you seen something that looks like snowflakes on leaves or branches? If you take a closer look at the white floof, you’ll see that they’re actually insects.Asian woolly hackberry aphids can be ...

Surviving the harsh winter months is a major challenge for many insects. One widely adopted survival strategy, especially in temperate regions, is the production of overwintering eggs with hard, ...

Watch the video to see the ladybirds swarm Weston Super Mare BEACHGOERS have been left scrambling to their vehicles, after a swarm of ladybirds descended on the UK. A string of heatwaves have hit the ...

Aphids, particularly prevalent in the summer months, attack plants by draining their sap. Roses ravaged by aphids might exhibit curling leaves or be coated with a sticky residue called honeydew, ...

Aphids are particularly common during the summer months and they work by sucking the sap out of the plant. Roses which suffer from an aphid infestation may have curled leaves or a sticky substance on ...

The Oregon Department of Forestry is assessing damage done by the spruce aphid insect along the Oregon Coast after an outbreak in Yachats was discovered earlier in 2025. According to ODF, the spruce ...

Last month, the RHS reported that the warm spring has encouraged rapid and early aphid colony growth, with many now on acers, roses and honeysuckle. Some previously glasshouse-bound species are now ...