Some plants produce heat, which has long puzzled botanists. But a new study suggests that infrared radiation is an ancient method to lure beetle pollinators ...

While any time of year is good to put up an owl box, "winter is the optimal time," according to state ornithologist Allisyn-Marie Gillet. "This is a great time of year since owls are looking for ...

Learn how to plant, care for, and force the bulbs of your paperwhites. They're great gifts for the holidays or all year long.

While many modern plants use colorful flowers to attract pollinators, ancient palm-like plants called cycads lure them by ...

Lots of people are interested in attracting wildlife to their landscapes. Whether you are an avid bird watcher or simply delight in seeing squirrels frolic in the trees, there are things you can do to ...

A monarch butterfly lands on milkweed at Sun Valley Elementary School in San Rafael on July 29. (Sherry LaVars/Marin Independent Journal) Caterpillars eat milkweed leaves. (AP Photo/Herald Times ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The delicate gossamer-winged butterfly gives color and grace to your garden. Besides being beautiful, they’re good pollinators in our gardens and in the wild ...

If your house is starting to resemble a low-budget Hitchcock knock-off starring little orange spotted bugs, you might have this question: What the heck is with all of the ladybugs? Swarms of ladybug ...

Asian lady beetles, not ladybugs, are the insects that typically infest homes during colder months. Asian lady beetles can be identified by a white "M" or "W" marking on their heads and a more orange ...

As the seasons begin to change and the weather cools off, you will likely see pesky little critters making their way indoors. While ladybugs may be blamed for wintertime infestations, it's actually a ...