I am starting to see different kinds of insects on my plants. What is the best way to control these different types of insects? Aphids (often called plant lice) are small soft-bodied sucking insects ...

While we have been repeatedly informed that we need to ‘save the bees’ over the past decade or so, researchers from Sheffield’s School of Biosciences say there are two more pollinators we need to look ...

Plant pests, such as snails, slugs, and tomato hornworms, can wreak havoc on ornamental and edible gardens. However, only 1% of insects damage plants; the vast majority are either harmless or ...

If your garden is out of balance and the pests are winning, beneficial insects might help bring order back—but only as a last resort. Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology ...

Question: What are beneficial insects, and how can my family help them stay safe in the winter? Answer: Beneficial insects garden along with you to help your plants thrive. The larva stage (the young) ...

Many of the questions coming into the Extension Office this summer are about insect pest identification and control. There are many beneficial and harmless insects out there to be mindful of and ...

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 ...

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 ...

How Do You Determine the Mix of Flowers to Plant? If you spend a lot of time out in the garden it's smart to have the skills to identify the different types of bees—plus wasps and other insects that ...

Crunch, crunch, crunch—that’s the sound of fall under your feet. For many of us, leaf piles scream childhood joy, backyard chores, or maybe even a quick Instagram photo op. But beneath those layers of ...