Each spring, the orchardist is hopeful for good flowering and pollination. This will determine the amount of fruit the tree will start to develop. I am hopeful that this season ...

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The Prague Zoo has become the first institution in Europe to showcase one of the world's rarest insects, the Australian tree lobster, also known as the stick insect. This remarkable creature, ...

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Twenty million trees will be planted and 2,500 hectares (6,178 acres) of new woodland created in the west of England as part of a "national forest" drive, the government has announced. The Western ...

Insect predators found in the United States could ... "The spotted lanternfly's ability to sequester toxins from its preferred host, the tree of heaven, raises concerns about its vulnerability ...

A small invasive insect has been detected in two more Michigan counties, making a total of 11 Michigan counties where the pest has been detected and is killing off hemlock trees. According to the ...

Finally, do some research into potential pests and diseases so you can avoid problems: raspberries, for example, are best grown alone because of their potential to develop fungal diseases around their ...