As gardeners, we're often battling an infestation of aphids on our roses or stink bugs on our tomatoes. But what if we could enlist some natural help by creating an environment that's welcoming to the ...

Not all insects are pests—many species can improve the health and vitality of your plants. One way these beneficial insects do this is by eating grubs, the larvae of beetles that feed on roots and ...

Make an insect shelter that's also a yard feature – 15 inspirational wildlife-friendly ideas that deliver garden style as well as cozy critter accommodation.

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 ...

Many things in life are defined in different ways and can often fall into more than one category. For example, the Merriam-Webster dictionary defines the word "weed" as a plant that lacks value and ...

Bugs are actually an essential part of nature. But when they feed on our plants, stored foods, wood, fabric, us humans, and our animals, they become a problem. Less than one percent of bugs are pests.

It’s more than a cooking ingredient.

The Amherst Garden Club will meet Aug. 6, for a program entitled, “Identifying Beneficial Bugs and Attracting Them to Your Garden.” Entomologist Chelsea Gordon, of the Four Peaks Greenhouse in ...

As we head into the fall, pollinators might be on your mind. Starting in late September, monarch butterflies will make their way through North Texas on their journey to Mexico. And if you want to help ...

Students release 2,000 beneficial lady bugs into their schoolyard to protect the environment and local vegetation as part of an Earth Day celebration. Students release 2,000 beneficial lady bugs into ...