Siddipet: Birds once played a significant role in naturally controlling pests in crop fields. However, indiscriminate felling of trees has driven birds away from farmlands, contributing to a rise in ...
With spring around the corner, you may be tempted to dust off your garden furniture or start planning the season's first barbecue. But you might have some unwanted guests, as experts warned that your ...
I used to think that Indian mynas were the bullies of the bird world. Until one appointed himself as a security guard in my garden. Not to deter burglars and not for pest control. It apparently hates ...
Different birds look for different nest box styles and entrance sizes. Smaller songbirds like chickadees and wrens prefer snug entrance holes around 1 to 1.5 inches, while larger birds need bigger ...
EXCERPT: Drape netting controls codling moth, but it can trigger an outbreak of aphids if their predators are also blocked by ...
Here’s what to do if a woodpecker starts pecking on your house.
Every state has regulations, but few of these strange animal laws feel essential. Some exist to protect animal welfare, others to shield people, and some are so oddly specific you can’t help but ...
Five postgraduate students' profile their diverse research at annual science professional's forum Dr Ann-Katrin Wolf awarded prestigious Noel Fitzpatrick medal for her research Cook Government and Ag ...