If you’re looking for a natural and chemical-free way to deter these reptiles, your garden could be your best line of defense. Here are five plants that can help keep reptiles away.

Long ago, the story goes, a king kidnapped two sons of a god, stuffed them in a basket and set them afloat on Italy’s Tiber ...

Peter Vankevich/Ocracoke Observer Text and photos by Peter Vankevich The Eastern glass lizard (Ophisaurus ventralis) became an object of fascination for me when I ...

Whether you’re a proud tortoise owner or taking care of a playful aquatic turtle, understanding what your reptile buddy can ...

There are good bugs, along with birds and reptiles that eat the bad bugs that eat your gardens. Plenty of insects, the pollinators, fertilize your vegetable plants for a good harvest. It's important ...

A standard renters insurance policy won't cover bed bugs, but you may be add to add special insurance coverage for bed bug remediation -- or even force a landlord to solve the problem.

Morrill Hall, the 97-year-old University of Nebraska State Museum, is set to reopen to the public on Friday after many months of extensive renovations.

Those dreaded green bugs are back—and the state is trying to keep them out of the Western Slope. Plus, how to banish the bugs ...

Insects are integral to the function of Earth's terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems. They pollinate more than 90% of flowering plants, are a major food source for wildlife, and play an important ...

Entomology articles from across Nature Portfolio Entomology is a branch of zoology concerned with the study of insects. The discipline can include the biology and control of insects, as well as ...

If you share a bed with your pets, you may find black specks called "flea dirt." Learn what fleas look like, how to clean your bed, and how to prevent fleas.