Here’s how to tell the difference between mosquitoes, chiggers and no-see-ums by their bites and how to treat and prevent ...

Avoid handling them, as this and other species can produce defensive cyanide-containing secretions if they feel threatened from predators.

With mosquitoes, chiggers and no-see-ums out and biting people this summer, here's how to tell the difference between the ...

The Japanese beetle is native to Japan and an invasive species in the U.S. They have metallic green bodies and brown wings. Similar to June bugs, they develop underground and eat plants, granting them ...

Chiggers don't actually bite, but they do cause a lot of itchiness. Here's how to get rid of them and make your backyard a chigger-free zone.

How to spot, stop & prevent houseplant pests, before they take over your indoor jungle. With plant-friendly but effective ...

Planting fresh herbs like lavender, rosemary and thyme can be really effective at deterring thunderbugs. Plant them in a window box or in pots on your window sill to stop them entering your home. Or ...

Most insect pests have natural predators. I feel compelled to write about this topic about once a year, because I abhor ...

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Mosquitos are every gardener's nightmare during summer, but this trend is saving days of hard work and money in eliminating them.

It’s pretty rare, but just like us mammals, some flies actually give live birth. One of them is a parasitic fly species Ormia ochracea ( O. ochracea ). A new study published this week in the Annals of ...