You spot a tiny hole or a sticky leaf and feel a small twinge of worry—those small signs often mean a pest problem is just ...

Start scouting for the adults early. In mid to late June, check the base of stems for eggs and early boring damage. You may even see the adult insects flying around. Symptoms, like wilting, often ...

Don't spray blindly. Learn how to identify the insects, weeds, and animals causing damage to your home garden.

Summer is here and so are all the insects and bugs that plague us and our homes during the hottest times of the year.

Identify common garden insects with these garden bugs’ pictures and descriptions and become an expert bug identifier. I never use pesticides in my gardens. To do so would interfere with the life ...

Most gardeners have been conditioned to reach for the spray bottle the moment they see something moving on their plants. It’s ...

How to tell which pest left that red welt on your arm or leg this summer.

As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...

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Different species of cutworm can cause damage at different parts of the plant.

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... In late August, there is a vast assortment of insect action in our gardens, and it is worth a listen and a watch to see what is happening. The cicadas are ...