Inert ingredients are added for purposes other than killing pests and are not required under federal law to be tested for safety or identified on pesticide labels.

New research shows honeybee hive clusters are a sign of desperation, not insulation.

We’re making life tough for insects – and not just by swatting them away with a newspaper.

Invasive Asian hornets are a top predator of bees in the UK – and sightings are starting to soar.

Native common wildflowers provide large amounts of pollen and nectar for insects – but many are undervalued by the public.

Farms have become less friendly for our insect friends – this must be reversed if we want food to eat.

Scientists are learning amazing things about bees’ sensory perception and mental capabilities.

Before you reach for the weed killer, spare a thought for struggling pollinators.

There’s been a shift toward earlier springtime flowering in many plants, but new research also finds one kind of flower is getting bigger.