An extinct lineage of parasitic wasps dating from the mid-Cretaceous period and preserved in amber may have used their Venus flytrap-like abdomen to capture and immobilize their prey. Research, ...

Tomato hornworms are a highly destructive pest of tomato plants, but they have predators you can encourage in your garden.

The jewel wasp uses one of the most extreme parasitic strategies found in nature. After manipulating a cockroach’s behavior, the wasp lays its eggs inside a living host. The larvae then develop by ...

Your garden is not only home to pests that can pose a threat to your plants, but also to beneficial insects that can save the greenery.