Many people believe that all insects are harmful pests, but the fact is that most insects areharmless and some are actually beneficial. There are nearly one million known species of insects on the ...

Late fall is the time when we like to bundle up, grab a blanket and get cozy in a nice warm place in preparation for winter. Insects are no different; they too like to seek winter shelter to protect ...

When you walk into your vegetable garden, do you recognize the beneficial bugs that prey on damaging pests? It’s easy to feel like the only bugs out there are the bad guys, but that couldn’t be ...

From rust-fly larvae that bore into our carrots to cabbageworms that turn cabbage and broccoli leaves to lace, all sorts of bugs attack our vegetable gardens this time of year. No crop is immune to ...

Insects can wreak havoc on both garden plants and houseplants at any time of year, but one common first aid item could eliminate them in no time.

To be a successful gardener, it is important to have an integrated approach to handling obstacles in the garden. These considerations include techniques such as planting resistant crop varieties, ...

Squash bugs are common pests that can cause your squash, pumpkins, and melons to wilt and die. Rotating crops, using straw mulch, and adding companion plants to the garden are all great ways to ...

As I walk down the driveway to retrieve the morning paper, I notice the sun has popped up over the crest of the hill. It is backlighting leaves and flowers, accentuating their varying textures, shapes ...

A neighbor texted me this week asking for advice about controlling carpenter bees. She was hoping for an exterminator recommendation, but I gave her a simple, do-it-yourself solution that is easier on ...

Walking into your kitchen and finding tiny invaders marching across your counters can turn the heart of your home into a ...

As the weather gets colder, you may start to see those shield-shaped stink bugs show up in your house. Learn why and whether ...

Horned treehoppers have the horned helmets to help "the treehoppers avoid predation through camouflage or intimidation," according to Nature Journal. 2. How many legs does a monkey slug caterpillar ...