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 healthier, and they can even prey on other bugs that damage your plants. These ...

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

Integrated pest management involves natural biological, cultural, and physical techniques for the management of insect and disease pathogens.

Good bugs pollinate our food crops, enrich and fertilize the soil, eat our garbage and provide food for wildlife.

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

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

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

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

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

Protecting gardens from pests without harming beneficial insects requires great care Most insecticides will also kill the helpers, so follow directions and use in moderation. Posted July 3 ...