When creating a garden, it’s likely that most people want to make decisions that leave a positive footprint on the local environment. In an attempt to limit the use of chemical pesticides and promote ...

Gardeners who use ladybugs for pest control may want to take a closer look at which species they are bringing home.

While it's true that some species of ladybug are considered pests, native species could be called the opposite of pests. Ladybugs (also called ladybeetles since they are actually beetles) are apex ...

If you want your yard to look pristine, knowing how to deal with common garden pests is extremely helpful. Some insects ruin plants or spread diseases, but not all of them are bad. Ladybugs are ...

Gardens across America can turn into battlefields faster than expected when pests show up uninvited. Aphids, slugs, beetles, and caterpillars do not wait politely before they move in and start feeding ...

July and August in the vegetable garden typically bring bountiful harvests of colorful vegetables. These are also the months when insect pests can really make their presence known, with plant and ...

Ladybugs are generally considered to be harmless, but lookalike species can be a nuisance. Here’s what to do if you are finding them in your Kentucky home, plus how to prevent their entry. aloha_17 ...