This week Backyard Farmer, will scout for problems at the garden & show you the difference beetles. On this week’s Backyard Farmer, we’ll scout for problems at the garden and show you the difference ...

Q: I found several of these beetles in an old decaying stump and am concerned for my healthy trees. Will they attack live trees? A: No, these beetles feed on rotting wood and the fungi decaying it, ...

If you want to stop pest infestations in the garden early, it's necessary to be equipped with the knowledge to identify their ...

Experts at UConn’s Home and Garden Education Center are warning gardeners about invasive beetles. “They’re not harmful to people,’ said horticulture specialist and educator Pamm Cooper. “They can be ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. Three things happen when you plant a garden. You meet your neighbors, ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- July means fireworks and barbecues, but for a gardener in Northeast Ohio, this month also heralds the emergence of adult Japanese beetles (Popillia japonica). With menacing metallic ...

Are your prized roses looking more like a lace doily than a healthy display of blooms? If so, you're probably battling an iridescent, leaf-chomping menace known as the Japanese beetle. These ...

Japanese beetles might be harmless to humans but that doesn’t mean you want them around. This invasive insect feeds on more than 300 plants and costs the United States more than $460 million a year to ...

Q: Last summer I had cucumbers and zucchini wilting and dying even though I’m pretty certain I didn’t have root rot or squash vine borer. What should I try this year so I can hopefully get a harvest?

Every year when spring officially arrives, people spend more time in the great outdoors as the season gears up. Whether you’re looking for help identifying plants along your morning hike or designing ...

DENVER, Colorado — Even though Japanese beetles begin to dissipate this time of year, don't let up on them. Try to get every last beetle before they have a chance to mate and lay eggs in your lawn and ...

There have been many questions this spring about plant applications for your phone, so this week we will revisit the most popular options available to you. Ever looked in a garden, yard, or park and ...