We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Most would prefer not to turn their home into an all-exclusive insect hotel. Similarly, seeing bugs crawling around your garden can be ...

While some insects, like aphids and grasshoppers, can wreak havoc on your yard, others can be a big help in the garden. Many insects help eliminate harmful garden bugs by eating them in droves. For ...

If you've got an insect infestation in the garden, take a beat before reaching for the spray can. First, consider whether the insects really pose any harm. We all know about beneficial insects like ...

One common first aid item can easily kill any insect that has made your garden plants or houseplants their home - and it won't harm your plant in the process ...

Winter seems peaceful, doesn’t it? The garden is quiet, plants are resting, and snow or frost blankets the ground. But ...

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Warmer temperatures have meant more pests in the garden. A particular problem has been the arrival of stink bugs, tiny creatures that can cause huge problems.

If you notice your fruit and vegetable crops looking worse for wear, you may have a pest on your hands -- more specifically, ...

A neighbor texted me this week asking for advice about controlling carpenter bees. She was hoping for an exterminator recommendation, but I gave her a simple, do-it-yourself solution that is easier on ...