Are fireflies endangered? Multiple species of fireflies are at risk of extinction in North America thanks to pesticides, ...

Now is the time of year many might begin to see annual fireflies lighting up yards -- a sign that summer has finally arrived. But could that beloved sight be in jeopardy?

Gardens packed with blooming flowers are extremely popular. But are these highly curated creations actually helpful – or is ...

"Butterflies need host plants on which to lay eggs, wildflowers on which to feed, a refuge from pesticides, and sites to overwinter," said Scott Black, director of the Xerces Society and study co ...

The UC Master Gardeners of Butte County are part of the University of California Cooperative Extension system, serving our ...

A bumble bee circles overhead, then quickly drops altitude and zooms headfirst into a foxglove beardtongue, jubilantly buzz ...

However, Aaron Anderson of the Xerces Society explains that you can deter these ground-nesting wasps by collapsing abandoned rodent burrows and other holes in your yard in late fall or winter.

the firefly program lead at the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation. Still, scientists are aware that these insects experience different levels of threats, depending on location ...

“They have smaller flowers so butterflies with tiny proboscides can reach the nectar,” she said. “Butterfly bush (Buddleja) ...

Heal Ponnurunni Society, which has set a model in sustainable waste management, and the Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (ICAR-CIFT) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU).