In late August, there is a vast assortment of insect action in our gardens, and it is worth a listen and a watch to see what is happening. The cicadas are unmistakable with their daily continuous ...

I am getting mixed recommendations on the use of pesticides in my garden when I ask gardening friends and local garden center ...

Why Choose Sustainable Pest Control? Sustainable pest control methods are increasingly popular among homeowners and gardeners to protect their living spaces, loved ones, and the environment.

Your garden is thriving—lush greens, budding blooms, maybe even a tomato or two on the vine. Then you spot something crawling ...

Understanding how to identify and control these pests ... Garlic is not just a kitchen staple-it's a powerful pest repellent ...

Identify common garden insects with these garden bugs’ pictures and descriptions and become an expert bug identifier. I never use pesticides in my gardens. To do so would interfere with the life ...

In the home garden, aphids may be held in check by a number of natural predators, including lady beetles, minute pirate bugs, ...

Ladybugs (also known as lady beetles) are insects that are good for your yard ... Don’t be alarmed by dropped fruit in your garden! It’s a natural phenomenon that occurs when fruit trees ...

After discussing weeds and insect pests, we conclude our “unwanted garden guests” series today on the subject of diseases.

If you've got an insect infestation in the garden, take a beat before reaching for the spray can. First, consider whether the insects really pose any harm. We all know about beneficial insects ...