If you garden without pesticides, one of the best ways to manage pests is by keeping your plants healthy and encouraging ...

Incorporating a bug hotel into your garden will give ladybirds and other beneficial insects a secure place to nest and rest.

Most insecticides will also kill the helpers, so follow directions and use in moderation. As warming temperatures arrive, ...

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 ...

W hen it comes to your vegetable garden, it's inevitable that insects will visit, and maybe even try and move in and make a new home. Some of these are pests, but many are actually welcome guests ...

Everyone knows how valuable bees are to your garden because they are pollinating your flowers. But they’re not the only ...

Members of the Aster and Symphyotrichum genera are long-beloved plants with a wide range of nativity across North America.

Last week, we discussed tomato diseases. This week, we will cover pests just as destructive: insects. Damage to plants via ...

When creepy crawlies find their way into your home, grabbing a shoe or a bottle of bug spray is a natural response. But what ...

As vegetable garden planting begins, visions of last year’s insect problems may invade gardeners' minds. Will bean leaf beetles chew holes in bean pods? Will gray squash bugs mass on ...

But one factor can be the difference between plentiful vegetables and a disappointing crop: Pests. Insects, birds and small rodents all pose a threat to vegetable plants, at different stages of ...

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) combines various methods to control garden pests and diseases, minimizing risks. Cultural controls involve good gardening practices to prevent pest and disease issues.