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 ...

Warmer temperatures have meant more pests in the garden. A particular problem has been the arrival of stink bugs, tiny creatures that can cause huge problems.

As gardeners, we’re often battling an infestation of aphids on our roses or stink bugs on our tomatoes. But what if we could enlist some natural help by creating an environment that’s welcoming to the ...

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 ...

Last year my milkweeds attracted monarch butterflies and many caterpillars. This year, the plants are covered with black and orange insects. Should I try to get rid of them? Will my plants be okay ...

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, ...

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 ...

DENVER — We're in that in-between time when it's spring one day and winter the next. As winter loosens its grip, we can anticipate the arrival of birds, bees and bugs. Many birds will be returning ...

Red fire bugs are non-native insects that are relatively new to Utah. They feed on mature, dry seeds and are not harmful to people, pets or landscape plants. They become a nuisance when they come ...

Picture stepping outside and breathing in fresh, wonderful scents, without swatting away bugs every few minutes.

David Rogers' daddy long legs sculpture is made from willow and Eastern red cedar. When you look at a daddy long legs, you usually don’t have to look up. But an eight-legged specimen at the Pittsburgh ...

More homeowners are planting edible flowers because they offer a unique combination of beauty, flavor, and environmental ...