Nicknamed “aphid wolves,” lacewings are beneficial insects with a voracious appetite for common pests. These generalist predators consume various prey in their larval and adult stages. Surprisingly, ...

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 ...

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 ...

CORVALLIS — Freshly planted and carefully tended, vegetable gardens can quickly become a magnet for trouble. Problems seem to spring up overnight. Weeds, for instance, can overtake a garden in days.

AFTERNOON. ALL RIGHT. THANK YOU SO MUCH. SOUTH FLORIDA SUMMERS. THEY BRING HEAT, RAIN WE KNOW THAT. AND PESKY PESTS. ALL THIS WEEK WE’VE BEEN TALKING ABOUT WAYS TO PREVENT THEM FROM TAKING OVER.