Key Points Marigolds plants alone won’t keep mosquitoes away, as their scent isn’t concentrated enough.Marigolds help gardens by attracting pest-controlling insects and improving pollination.To truly ...

The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) is an invasive species that was introduced to North America in 1998. In a very short ...

Plants that attract these beneficial predators include vetch, alfalfa, corn, and crimson clover. Natives like elderberry, ...

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Not all bugs are bad. In fact, some can benefit your garden. So don't be so quick to try to get rid of every insect you see ...

Can you smell bugs? Learn more about how our sense of smell work, and why that can lead some to be able to smell insects.

When creepy crawlies find their way into your home, grabbing a shoe or a bottle of bug spray is a natural response. But what ...

Whether you're looking for colorful blooms, egg laying sites for butterflies or something deer don't eat, this list has you covered.

You can also make your feeders more attractive by turning them into a fruit plate for visiting butterflies. Add pieces of ...

There’s something undeniably captivating about ladybugs. These tiny, vibrant creatures seem to carry a touch of magic wherever they land—harbingers ...

In Vermont, researchers have investigated the types of creepy, crawly bugs that their avian predators consume and may have ...