A new report has revealed that a dramatic population bloom of the common octopus (Octopus vulgaris) off the South West coast ...

One of the rarest beetle species in the UK has been found at two new sites in South Hams by the Life on the Edge project.

The threat of woodworm is a fear for anyone who lives in a timber-framed home or has a love of antiques; however, it is easy ...

Winter wildlife will be celebrated as Winterwatch broadcasts from Northern Ireland for the first time with presenters Chris ...

There’s nothing like that first spring salad you’ve been babying for weeks. And there’s nothing like walking out one damp ...

Inoculating crops with beneficial rhizobacteria has been shown to reduce insect pest damage by priming natural plant defence ...

Enter the humble bucket. It might sound unromantic, but a sturdy garden bucket is excellent for a mini pond because it already holds water, it's small enough to place almost anywhere, and it's really ...

Insects are often seen as invaders due to high-profile species like the yellow-legged (Asian) hornet, the harlequin ladybird and fire ant. But new research reveals insects are also major victims of ...

Pest controllers were called out thousands of times to deal with infestations of rats, cockroaches, bedbugs and other creatures in Wigan, an investigation has revealed.

The UK's largest insect farm is so luxurious it even offers temperature-controlled 'love cages' to keep its six-legged guests in an amorous mood. But this isn't just some creepy-crawly getaway. The ...