Tired of finding pests in your compost? Try these simple, natural spray solutions to keep bugs at bay without hurting ...

The way gardeners view insects has come a long way in the past few decades. The importance of pollinators and the natural pest control provided by beneficial insects is increasingly recognized as ...

While moles can be beneficial by snacking on grubs and plant-eating insects that damage vegetation, these tunneling critters ...

Looking to boost the health of your vegetable garden? Consider adding annual flowering plants that will attract beneficial ...

For decades, I’ve preached that the tenet insects you find in the garden are not all devouring your plants; many are ...

Springtime brings new growth to plants, which attracts pest insects like aphids and scale. Beneficial insects that prey on these pests become more abundant later in the spring. Gardeners can ...

Nicknamed “aphid wolves,” lacewings are beneficial insects with a voracious appetite for common pests. These generalist predators consume various prey in their larval and adult stages.

IN 1922 the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries issued a small publication on “Beneficial Insects”. It contained little-known information, written in a non-technical style, on those insects ...

Physical and biological controls include removing pests or using beneficial insects. Chemical controls, as a last resort, should prioritize the least toxic options. If you are a vegetable gardener ...

Peoria Zoo Events Coordinator Steve Hausler said even the slightest conservation effort can help. “Everything is a big circle ...

Leaf-feeding insects are a part of life in the Peninsula's rich horticultural landscape. The region's mild Mediterranean ...