Normally, animals get their DNA from their parents. But a new study shows that they can also get genes from another species. In fact, animals can even take genes from creatures outside of the animal ...

University of Idaho Extension researchers this year documented an increase in aphids in the state’s southeast. And pressure from the tiny winged insects, which can spread Potato Virus Y, arrived ...

Evolution is unfolding in real time within many natural animal populations and researchers are now observing how this influences biodiversity in the field. In a newly published study in Molecular ...

You love caring for your plant babies in your garden and harvesting fresh fruits, veggies, herbs and flowers all summer. Although you diligently maintain your plants’ health, sometimes they can ...

The larvae of lacewings, of which there are thousands of species, devour just about everything in their path, experts said. De Agostini via Getty Images The delicate-looking flying insects could be ...

To get rid of aphids, wash plants thoroughly and repeatedly throughout the fall. Selectively prune heavily infested branches of trees or shrubs. Keep your yard and garden clean of debris to reduce ...

Effectively achieving season-long control of soybean aphid requires a strategy that includes both chemical and natural control. Independent crop consultant and soybean producer Sarah Lovas says it is ...

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The word 'honeydew' sounds benign, but the sugary waste product of aphids can promote growth of bacteria that are highly virulent to the pests, according to a new study. The word 'honeydew' sounds ...

A gardening charity wants your help to find this bizarre bug. The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is asking gardeners to let them know if they spot the giant willow aphid. Scientists want to find ...

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