Dandelions aren't just weeds, they're important food sources for bumblebees, house finches, hover flies, numerous colorful ...

Ginny Bartolone began writing DIY and home improvement guides nearly 10 years ago, covering everything from energy-efficient appliances to cracked foundations. Whether she's compiling cost information ...

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 hoped that one silver lining from the winter storm last year would be less insect pests, but unfortunately many seemed worse than ever – grasshoppers, caterpillars and aphids had particularly ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A woman scratching her leg, itchy from a bug bite - STEKLO/Shutterstock We all want to protect our veggies and fruits from pesky ...

Many of the questions coming into the Extension Office this summer are about insect pest identification and control. There are many beneficial and harmless insects out there to be mindful of and ...

Do you know what you get when two peas fight? Black-eyed peas. Even if vegetables can’t fight, there’s plenty of tension around the yard and garden from insects and diseases. Insects have been out in ...

Male insects, such as crickets and katydids, create sounds by rubbing their wings together, a process called stridulation. The sounds of these insects, which have existed for millions of years, can be ...

Learn about how it is difficult for insects to stay active during the winter and what we can do in the meantime to support them until it is time for their return.

Gardeners can protect their plants from common pests like aphids, whiteflies, and caterpillars using natural methods. Instead ...