You lovingly nurture your compost bin like it’s a pet—tossing kitchen scraps and yard waste with dreams of rich soil to feed your garden. But imagine your compost quietly turning into an unwelcome ...

A tough-to-treat, drug-resistant fungal infection may be as close as your local garden center, new research shows. Investigators at the University of Georgia (UGA) in Athens found high levels of ...

Aspergillus is a common fungus that produces spores, which can be found in many indoor and outdoor environments. A new study has shown that these spores can also be found in commercially available ...

* Drug-resistant fungus detected in compost, soil, and flower bulbs * Immunocompromised people face high fatality risk from exposure * Protective gear like //masks and gloves is strongly recommended ...

Tiny fruit flies are flies that hover over your fruit bowl, trash cans, or drains. They are drawn to rotting fruits and ...

The Red & Black is a 501c3 nonprofit. Please consider a one-time gift or become a monthly supporter. Cancel anytime. According to new research from the University of Georgia, there were high levels of ...

It can be scary when your plants are sickly. Some diseases can be managed while others are detrimental, so it's important to ...

Q. Hello from West Los Angeles. I have what I think is a fungus growing through our artificial turf. Any suggestions on how to deal with this without damaging the turf or endangering our dog? I am ...

A common soil fungus (Purpureocillium lilacinum BA1S), when combined with calcium and mild alkalinity, speeds up the breakdown of biodegradable plastic (PBAT), offering a greener path for managing ...