Insects and spiders are important elements in the food webs of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. With declines in their biodiversity, the food supply for birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians and small ...

A conversation with a city official provided perfect timing for conversation about the environment, particularly insects. The official downplayed my disappointment regarding a Stacy Park project that ...

(Beyond Pesticides, November 19, 2025) In the book, Biological Control Systems and Climate Change, published this month, Danilo Russo, PhD—a speaker during the first session of our 42nd National Forum ...

The dynamics between insects and plants in degraded ecosystems offer unique insights into how anthropogenic pressures and environmental changes alter traditional ecological relationships. In these ...

In fields, forests, and backyard gardens, insects are quietly at work securing ecosystems and global supply chains. Over 75 percent of all flowering plants, including many fruits, vegetables, and nuts ...

A new study suggests that routine flea and tick treatments could expose native insects to high levels of toxins.

(Beyond Pesticides, June 23, 2023) Pollinators are especially important to the ecosystem. They pollinate plants by going from flower to flower and transferring pollen. Without pollinators, ...

Pharmaceuticals that people globally rely on for daily health — including antibiotics, antidepressants and painkillers — are entering ecosystems via wastewater, posing poorly understood risks. Once ...

How do you pick which kind of plants you want in your flower bed or landscaping? Many people may want something that really looks nice. Others may want to plant it and forget it so there is little ...

When you want to learn about ecology, biodiversity, climate change or even humanity, you might start by popping open your favorite internet search engine. But thanks to entomology, some of the best ...

Sep. 3—A conversation with a city official provided perfect timing for conversation about the environment, particularly insects. The official downplayed my disappointment regarding a Stacy Park ...