Sacramento County water officials caution residents about the environmental impact of using certain pesticides, urging ...

Evergreen shrubs can provide a lush display year-round, but if you pair them with these beneficial plants, they'll likely be ...

Green lacewing eating aphids on a plant - Brett Hondow/Shutterstock Green lacewings look like they could be garden pests, but they're actually among the good bugs that'll chase pests from your garden.

Flying insect populations are plummeting even in remote, undisturbed ecosystems, raising fears that climate change may be playing a greater role than previously understood. The study, conducted by ...

The larvae of green lacewings are aggressive predators, while the adults feed only on pollen and nectar. Photo: Wikimedia Commons Insects – they’re everywhere! With nearly a million named species, ...

Japanese beetles and cucumber beetles are another widespread challenge in Northeast Ohio. Adult beetles skeletonize leaves and flowers, but the best opportunity for control comes when they are ...

TikToker HighlandOrchardsFarm (@highlandorchardsfarm) shared a video discussing the advantages of companion planting. "Great tip!" one commenter said. Companion planting involves planting two ...

If you garden without pesticides, one of the best ways to manage pests is by keeping your plants healthy and encouraging backyard biodiversity to attract beneficial insects. At my house, I have a ...

Ladybugs, lacewings, and other beneficial insects feed on plant pests and naturally make gardens more pest-resistant. But like pollinators, these “good bugs" also feed on nectar and pollen, and ...