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

A phids are one pest that make every gardener sigh as they return continuously. They're extremely common and don't discriminate in the plants they attack – ornamentals, edibles, ...

Deeply water vegetable gardens and container plants as needed, especially during hot weather. For containers, check soil ...

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

Sarah Bahr / Lawn Love Beneficial birds? If that seems like an oxymoron, you may be surprised to learn that there are plenty ...

Crawling insects often trigger unease, but many are harmless. Camel crickets, house centipedes, and lacewings are beneficial.

In the case of both aphids and Japanese beetles, spraying with a broad-spectrum insecticide can do more harm than good. These ...

While plants often have mutually beneficial relationships with insects, a tuber in Fiji grows separate compartments for ...