Of the many insect species that visit a vegetable garden, a small fraction are pests. Slugs, aphids, cabbage loopers, and ...

Rotating crops, using straw mulch, and adding companion plants to the garden are all great ways to prevent squash bugs from ruining your vegetables. If an infestation has already started, you can pick ...

There are remedies that can rid veggies of common insects if applied at the first signs of activity, Don Kinzler writes.

There's nothing worse than bugs wreaking havoc on a garden you've put so much work into. It can surely give you a headache.

Discover effective methods for getting rid of aphids and preventing future infestations. Learn about the damage caused by ...

This month on Northern Gardening, hosts Sarah Waddle and Joan Farnam are joined by Carol Bennett and Erik Hahn to talk ...

Flea beetles can wreak havoc in the garden. These insects are recognized by their tiny, shiny bodies that are about the size ...

If you garden without pesticides, one of the best ways to manage pests is by keeping your plants healthy and encouraging backyard biodiversity to attract beneficial insects. At my house, I have a ...

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. – Worms and insects can nibble away at your vegetables causing them to rot. There are four steps you should follow to prevent them from taking over your vegetable garden ...

Vegetable gardens are producing, and this is the time of year we begin to see disease and insect issues. Here are a few ...

Vegetable pests like snails, flies, and nematodes are also deterred by the presence of lavender, so you can plant it around the edge of a vegetable garden and use it as a protective measure.