As families gather to start decking the halls this holiday season, some are reminding others to check their fresh Christmas trees for any pests before trimming. Andrea Coward said she and her family ...

Real Christmas trees can harbour praying mantis egg sacs that resemble pine cones, and bringing them into warm homes could cause them to hatch ...

To us, a Christmas tree is a decoration. But to many insects and small critters, it’s a habitat. And when you bring that habitat inside your home, you might be in for a surprise. Andrea Coward and her ...

Real Christmas trees can harbour unwanted guests with praying mantis egg sacs containing up to 200 eggs that can hatch in warm homes – though finding them is rare, especially in the UK ...