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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

A lot of people think of bugs as pests to plants, but that’s not the case at all. Some insects can help your garden grow healthier, and they can even prey on other bugs that damage your plants. These ...

When using integrated pest management in your yard proper identification of insects is a must. There are many books available with pictures and information on the insects of Florida. A very good one ...

KINGSPORT — Grassy Creek Wildlife Foundation will hold a beginner’s gardening workshop, “Attract Birds, Butterflies & Beneficial Insects to Your Garden,” from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, April 27, at ...

There are many types of scale insects that potentially can become a pest on a number of landscape plants in North Florida. But the home gardener may not recognize these small-scale critters as insects ...

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 ...