Flipping over a kale or zucchini leaf and finding a zillion aphids is the worst. Rather than reaching for chemical ...

Did you know you can make your own insect repellent using natural ingredients? Essential oils and herbs are powerful natural substances. They come from plants and are known for their strong smells.

Faced with exploding global demand for protein and the growing environmental impact of animal farming, insects are emerging ...

A neighbor texted me this week asking for advice about controlling carpenter bees. She was hoping for an exterminator recommendation, but I gave her a simple, do-it-yourself solution that is easier on ...

A neighbor texted me this week asking for advice about controlling carpenter bees. She was hoping for an exterminator recommendation, but I gave her a simple, do-it-yourself solution that is easier on ...

National Pollinator Week is coming to a close, but it serves as a reminder for how essential pollinators are to the production of food and fiber. Approximately 75 percent of all flowering plants need ...

Summer is the season where everyone loves to enjoy the great outdoors, and there are five essential safety tips when it comes to dealing with everything from heat, insects and increased travel. Follow ...

New research shows invasive species are reducing insect populations worldwide and weakening ecosystems people rely on.

This shouldn't come as a surprise -- everything on Earth has a purpose, whether we realize it or not. Fortunately, as gardeners learn more about the relationships between different life-forms, they ...