Who doesn’t love some fresh seasonal fruit? These flies sure do. It’s right in their name, after all. While they can find ...

Fungus gnats can be a nightmare for plant lovers. These tiny flying insects may seem harmless at first, but their larva ...

The acid growth theory states that the auxin-induced acidification of plant cell walls causes their expansion. A model now suggests that excessive acidification leads to growth inhibition ...

With our outdoor plants now properly covered with a blanket of snow, it’s time to turn our attention to our houseplants and ...

If you have a plant that’s not looking so great, first take a deep breath — it’s probably not dying. Plants, like people, ...

Fungus gnats and scale insects are two pesky insects commonly found on plants this time of year. K-State horticulture expert Cynthia Domenghini outlines what to look for.

If you’ve recently noticed tiny insects flying around your home or office, the cause may not be a ripe banana or leftover food. Instead, says K-State horticulture expert Cynthia Domenghini, the ...

The sand dries out faster than the potting mix and is unfavorable for fungus gnats trying to lay eggs. Read more about Managing insects on indoor plants. Prune some of your woody plants while they are ...

The new fungus Gibellula attenboroughii on the orb-weaving cave spider. Credit: CABI Scientists identified a new fungus, Gibellula attenboroughii, infecting cave spiders in Ireland. The fungus ...

The infected spiders - seen here with the fungus over its head and body - have been found in several cave systems across the island of Ireland It's the stuff of nightmares - or even the hit TV ...

Dear Master Gardener: I am looking through plant catalogs and trying to design a perennial garden. What are some tips for designing one and what color combinations look best? Answer: You are wise ...

A new zombie pathogen has been discovered in Ireland. This insidious fungus infects cave spiders and alters their behavior to help spread its spores to new victims. Later expeditions found similar ...