insects may appear colorful, fascinating, or even harmless, some people are terrified of them. I can already hear the squeals…”ewww, go away”…or words to that effect. Often, that’s followed by a soft ...

In the summer, when the temperatures are hot, insects are everywhere. They are landing on your picnic lunch and buzzing in your ear. When temperatures drop and the winter coats come out of storage, ...

Entomologist Douglas Tallamy declares that “it is now within the power of gardeners to do something we all dream of doing: to make a difference.” How? By gardening for insects. In his popular book ...

There are nearly 1 million known insect species on Earth, and just 2% of these insects are harmful to plants, animals or humans. Managing insects in the vegetable garden and home landscape requires an ...

Ah, organic gardening: juicy tomatoes, sweet strawberries and crisp kale — it’s perfection, right? It can be, especially with the help of beneficial insects to do some of your dirty work for you.

Pest management for your lawn and garden is a personal choice. You choose what fits best according to your gardening philosophy. My job is to provide you with all of the options that are available, ...

Mosquitoes. No-see-ums. Flies. Hornets. Wasps. These buzzing, biting, stinging insects seem to turn out in droves this time of year, making gardening a not-so-pleasant pastime. In fact, they often ...

As I chase baby lubber grasshoppers in the office landscape using any legal means of control before they reach adulthood, I am contemplating other techniques I might employ to help me with this ...

As the weather heats up, insects seem to awaken from their winter sleep. Many of these are good guys, but a little less than 1 percent are considered to be pests. Now is the time to monitor landscapes ...

Halloween is a rare holiday in the way that it really does not have any significant connections to gardening. By the time Halloween arrives, most of the fall flowers in the garden stores are sold. If ...

As the temperatures begin to fall you may notice a decrease in pest populations. Although you may not see them out anymore, they are still present. Many insects overwinter by entering a state of ...