Many of the UK’s bird species are in serious decline, largely due to habitat destruction and the collapse of food chains ...

While ants can be a nuisance, they also offer several benefits to your garden. Ants help aerate the soil, improve nutrient ...

Published: 1 July 2025 They play a crucial role in our ecosystems but are often overlooked. For National Insect Week we’re celebrating the Rare Invertebrates in the Cairngorms (RIC) partnership ...

The nest cameras inside the story truck (Photo: Francesca Sostero) Indeed, the day before I visit, the brutality of mother nature was on full, gory display as a short-eared owl ate its own sibling.

Although their arrival has caused a stir, these ants aren’t new to the United States. The U.S. Forest Service shared information about them in 2021.

What are Asian needle ants? The Asian needle ant is an "unusual pest," according to N.C. State. Unlike other pest ants such as the fire ant, the Asian needle ant is able to nest in both “natural ...

Virginia may have found an unexpected ally in the battle against one of the region’s most destructive invasive species: the ...

Ants and their nests are often located outdoors, but they may encroach upon our homes during the hot, dry summer spells when their natural resources become scarce. It's important for households to ...

c) The hoverfly Syrphus ribesii is generally considered to be a less-accurate mimic of the common wasp. CREDIT: Sherratt and Loeffler-Henry, 2025 Printing insect chimeras ...

Virginia has expanded its Imported Fire Ant Quarantine zone to include Petersburg and surrounding areas due to a growing infestation. Imported fire ants, originally from South America, pose risks to ...

Asian needle ants nest under logs, debris, stones, landscaping timbers, pavers, and mulch. The ants do not form easily visible foraging trails, University of Georgia urban entomology professor Dan ...