Top the soil with a barrier. Cover the soil with a thin layer of sand, diatomaceous earth, or fine gravel. This barrier makes ...

Using a pyrethrin spray or aerosol labeled for gnats or flying insects gets rid of the ones flying about but has no impact on ...

Christmas and other holiday cactuses are classic houseplants that, when given the right care, can live for generations. Lucky ...

As whiskey ages, a small amount evaporates, a loss that has long been poetically called the “angels’ share." But in the resort town of York, Maine, residents see the vapor as far from romantic.

In addition to butterflies, other pollinators include ants, beetles, and fungus gnats. Are you concerned about those cute vegetarians, namely deer and rabbits? Don't worry, if they come on your ...

Arachnocampa luminosa is a glowworm—technically, a species of fungus gnat—that is unique to New Zealand. Although they’re found throughout the country, the premier place for viewing them is at the ...

Fungus gnats are only found in shades ranging from dark gray to black (in comparison, fruit flies range from tan to black). These little gnats are a bit more similar to a mosquito in body type and ...

Instead, they serve the interests of a master, whether it’s a virus, fungus or some other harmful agent. Those all are fictional. Nature is where we can find real examples of zombification ...

We tend to think of animals as the most gifted in that regard… but a species of fungus is offering a challenge to what we think we know about intelligence. A series of experiments has revealed that a ...