What comes to mind when you think of beneficial insects in your yard? Observant gardeners will often name one of the ...

Within three months, a shipment of small branches arrived in California. The branches carried not only cottony cushion scale, ...

For whatever reason, my office has seen an explosion of homeowners bringing in branches covered in cottony maple scale. I ...

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

Are your trees dripping a sticky goo? The reason is that trees are often infested with aphids, scale or other insects that ...

Orchids, with their striking and enduring blooms in vivid hues, make stunning yet easy-to-care-for additions to the home.

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 ...

I tested the popular 'bucket of boom' mosquito trap to see if it actually reduces mosquito populations. Plus, a garden expert ...

A lot of people think of bugs as pests to plants, but that’s not the case at all. Some insects can help your garden grow ...

The good news is that silverfish don’t bite or sting, and they don’t carry disease, says Benson. However, they can cause ...

Are your trees dripping a sticky goo? The reason is that trees are often infested with aphids, scale or other insects that ...