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 ...

Snow and cold temperatures rarely kill plants native to Ohio. Most insects survive cold winters by producing an antifreeze-like chemical or entering diapause. Recently, we visited with thousands of ...

Most people have done it. You see something small and wiggly on a plant, your brain says “bug = bad,” and your hand is ...

I will bet everyone would love to receive a little free pest control in their yard. One way to achieve this would be to grow plants that provide food for beneficial insects. Beneficial insects can be ...

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 like ...

Whiteflies can devastate a garden, but different species are attracted to different plants. Here's what flora you need to ...

You can have a beautiful, productive garden while working with nature to manage insect pests. As you incorporate various eco-friendly pest management strategies, you will encourage songbirds, ...

Invasive plants and animals can be the scourge of the farmer, rancher, and home gardener. A new pest has been identified in ...

Q: I was reading that worldwide insect populations are declining at an alarming rate and that 40% of insect species face extinction in the next 10 to 15 years. Use of pesticides and climate change are ...

If you’ve got an insect infestation in the garden, take a beat before reaching for the spray can. A neighbor texted me this week asking for advice about controlling carpenter bees. She was hoping for ...