Crumbs in the kitchen will obviously attract bugs, but you might be surprised to find that this unusual spot in the bathroom is a haven for creepy crawlies.

Most insect pests have natural predators. I feel compelled to write about this topic about once a year, because I abhor ...

Chiggers don't actually bite, but they do cause a lot of itchiness. Here's how to get rid of them and make your backyard a chigger-free zone.

Rotating crops, using straw mulch, and adding companion plants to the garden are all great ways to prevent squash bugs from ruining your vegetables. If an infestation has already started, you can pick ...

To help lemon verbena thrive in your garden, plant dill and bee balm. They require similar growing conditions, fight off ...

Large swathes of green algae have become a common sight across several Montana rivers this summer, raising questions about ...

Bed bugs, a blood-sucking insect, tend to hide themselves in beds in homes or hotels. Here's how to avoid infestations.

The box tree moth is a non-native, invasive insect that has the potential to cause major damage to one of the most popular ...

Good bugs pollinate our food crops, enrich and fertilize the soil, eat our garbage and provide food for wildlife.

The earth is crawling and buzzing with insects, which in early July are at their peak abundance, making them easy to see and ...

After struggling over the last few years, the Chicago area's firefly population seems to be enjoying a "pretty good year," ...

Pesticides, habitat loss, and light pollution are threatening firefly populations worldwide, but even in urban areas, some ...