Bug zappers are marketed to reduce the mosquito population, making outdoor spaces more usable during nighttime. If the bugs are attracted to the zapper’s light, they won’t bother you, who is a safe ...

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

Cicada season may be over, but another pest emerges right after. Here's how to prevent possible bites and rashes from oak ...

A powerful natural bug repellent is hiding in some of our plants, but Michigan State University researchers said it may also be making our air dirtier, raising new concerns about crop science and ...

Galls are abnormal growths and can be caused by a variety of different organisms, including insects and mites, and ...

Jessica Wright, USDA Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Research Station ...

Even with its grand form and impressive stature, the more essential fact is that the American Beech tree is an integral part ...

Grubs, the larvae of beetles such as Japanese beetles and June bugs, pose a significant threat to many plants by feeding on their roots while residing in the soil. These pests can wreak havoc on lawns ...

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has quarantined Carlton County after discovering infestations of an invasive ash-tree killing beetle across the southeastern portion of the county. Even though ...

St. Augustine is dominant, but if you don't follow lawn maintenance, Bermuda will win. Here's are tips to getting your landscape under control.

In Vermont, researchers have investigated the types of creepy, crawly bugs that their avian predators consume and may have ...

Burlington’s John Bybee knew he was taking the long view when he first ventured into tree farming. Not only would that first ...