Ever wonder why pests keep showing up in your garden, even when you think you’ve done everything right? Sometimes, the ...

Manage spider mites and thrips in your garden with this beneficial predator insect, which is also known to occasionally ...

In recent years, the news has been full of reports of invasive pests that range from annoying to dangerous. One such invasive pest was the Joro spider (Trichonephila clavata) which was first reported ...

Four experts defend their favorite animal pests, and explain why these helpful neighbors deserve to be a part of your yard's ...

If your kale garden is full of pesky pests, it might be because your garden's ecosystem is out of balance. Here's how to get ...

If your garden is out of balance and the pests are winning, beneficial insects might help bring order back—but only as a last resort. If you're a gardener, you know that few things are more ...

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Warmer temperatures have meant more pests in the garden. A particular problem has been the arrival of stink bugs, tiny ...

Ground beetles can look a bit frightening, but they’re great predators. Their prey includes aphids, Colorado potato beetles, corn earworms, cutworms, diamondback moths, root maggots, slugs and squash ...

Learn how certain flies, wasps, spiders, and other beneficial garden insects can keep garden pest populations in check and strengthen your backyard ecosystem. Our gardens are home to many natural ...

You’re probably quick to get rid of fruit flies, ants, and other inside critters, but did you know there are garden pests that require just as swift intervention? Whether you’re an avid gardener or a ...

Most of us picture a perfect garden as neat, trimmed, and cleared of every fallen leaf by the time winter arrives.