Ground wasps often build hidden nests in sunny, dry areas. Natural remedies like diatomaceous earth and homemade vinegar ...

Within three months, a shipment of small branches arrived in California. The branches carried not only cottony cushion scale, ...

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 ...

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The majority of insects are considered beneficial or harmless. Of course, those are the ones we want to have hanging around.

Aphids are small black flies that suck the sap from your plants, and if your garden is infested with them, here are five ...

A 2-year-old boy in Georgia was rushed to the hospital after suffering from more than 150 yellowjacket stings in his yard.

Plants that attract these beneficial predators include vetch, alfalfa, corn, and crimson clover. Natives like elderberry, ...

A swarm of destructive wasp-like insects is spreading fast, and it could mean bad news for pine trees, holiday traditions, and your backyard.

Are your trees dripping a sticky goo? The reason is that trees are often infested with aphids, scale or other insects that ...

I never eat bagged salads, largely because one of my research areas is fresh salad safety. It has been found that bagged ...

Asian hornets have an aggressive tendency to disrupt the ecosystem, and these flying bugs can also pack a painful sting if ...