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Fortunately, as gardeners learn more about the relationships between different life-forms, they are viewing insects as essential components of a sustainable landscape rather than nuisances.

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Tired of getting eaten alive every time you go outside? This DIY bug spray with essential oils is a natural, non-toxic solution that actually works, without the harsh chemicals. We live in mosquito ...

Essential oils and herbs are powerful natural substances. They come from plants and are known for their strong smells. Bugs don't like these smells, so they stay away. Essential oils like lavender ...

Most importantly, insects are indicators of the environment. “If insect populations decline, it is a warning that broader ecological systems are under stress,” Brar says.

Entomologists say insects are declining at alarming rates — one major study estimates we’re losing 2% in total insect biomass every year. Now, the National Academy of Sciences is preparing to ...

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FILE – An American robin feeds a worm to her hungry nestlings on a front porch in Cheverly, Md., Sunday, May 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File) ...