A research team has found that a common spider kills its prey with poison but does not inject it into them—instead, it covers ...

Plant diagnostics is an important role of Nebraska. Positive diagnosis of plant issues is needed for effective management to ...

On a spring morning walk, I stop to smell a painted trillium and am greeted by a goldenrod crab spider (Misumena vatia).

Most spider species subdue dinner by injecting venom from their fangs. Feather-legged lace weavers swathe prey in silk, then upchuck a killing brew.

There's something magical about watching a small cutting transform into a thriving new plant. As one who has multiplied my ...

DNA and microscope analysis revealed that among their collection, they had 12 new-to-science species and even a new genus ...

Learn how to revive a struggling spider plant and pot your plants using LECA for healthier growth. These simple plant chores will keep your greenery thriving all year long!

Plant nutrients are essential to plant growth. But like most things, too much of a good thing can be bad. Once the growing ...

Welcome to the frustrating world of spider mites — microscopic plant vampires that can turn a healthy houseplant into a stressed, dying specimen in a matter of weeks. These tiny arachnids are so ...

You've been caring for your houseplants religiously, watering them on schedule and placing them in perfect lighting. But suddenly, your once-thriving green friends are looking sickly. Welcome to ...

These two tetranins were found to reduce the reproduction of spider mites on the plants, but the effect varied greatly depending on which plants the mites fed on. For instance, mites that fed on ...

weakening the plants and making them more susceptible to other pests and diseases. Burkdoll (Valent): Pacific and Two-spotted spider mites are most prevalent in berry and veg crops. If ideal ...