Michigan is one of two states without an official state insect. New Mexico already took the tarantula hawk wasp. Here are ...

While marigolds make a pretty and colorful addition to any garden, they're also hailed as an effective way to deter pests, ...

FROSTPROOF, Fla. — A recently discovered insect in Florida is damaging grass and creating challenges for cattle farmers, including at Crooked Lake Ranch in Polk County. The pasture mealybug feeds on a ...

If you're growing rosemary in your garden, it pays to know which pests it will repel and which it will attract. From beetles ...

Key Takeaways Not all ants are bad for the garden—some help with soil health and pest control—but fire ants and carpenter ants can be serious nuisances or hazards.Natural methods like vinegar, citrus, ...

Ladybirds (sometimes called ladybugs) are beetles. There are 46 different types in the UK, but only 26 look like a classic ladybird, brightly coloured and patterned.

Welcome to August! Somehow you blinked, and we're well into the back half of the year and speeding toward Fall. On the upside, that means new shows and movies to choose from. As always, each streamer ...

One of our most common ladybirds, the black-on-red markings of the 7-spot ladybird are very familiar. Ladybirds are a gardeners best friend as they eat insects that love to nibble on garden plants!