Ever notice how some gardens seem to thrive with fewer pests and more blooms? The secret often lies in attracting the right insects. Beneficial bugs can be your garden’s best friends, helping you ...

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 many ...

Many people believe that all insects are harmful pests, but the fact is that most insects areharmless and some are actually beneficial. There are nearly one million known species of insects on the ...

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Bugs? I’ve never been a fan. Just ask my husband about when a misguided fly gets in my kitchen – not good news for the fly! With other creatures, I take a more peaceful tact – I scoop them up and pop ...

A woman squats to spray insecticide at the bottom of a wall-mounted heater at home. - Aquaarts Studio/Getty Images One of the most overlooked causes of household pest problems begins in the yard, ...

During a recent tree and garden inspection, I noticed a gathering of shiny little insects I did not recognize. Ranging from about a quarter to a half inch, shiny blue-black and oval-shaped, with an ...