Squash bugs, a common and difficult-to-control agricultural pest, need healthy bacteria in their gut to grow and stay alive. However, they do not acquire any bacteria from their parents when they are ...

What to know, what to watch for, and when to act.

Key Points Marigolds offer limited pest control benefits and are not a standalone solution.They won't deter most above-ground pests, especially in planted form.Better alternatives include garlic, ...

Researchers are translating pest insects' vibrational language to use it against them.

Beetles are among the most diverse and numerous insects on the planet, and if you’re a gardener, you’ve likely encountered them in your yard.

While there is no infallible defense against pests and diseases affecting your flower and veggie beds, there are preventative steps you can take before the growing season starts. If you don't act, ...

The Aussie couple knew their change in lifestyle would come with some challenges, but they weren't quite expecting this.

It's February, and despite the recent freezing temperatures, there's a long list of the best vegetables you can plant in ...

The Aussie couple knew their change in lifestyle would come with some challenges, but they weren't quite expecting this.

Colorado lawmakers are weighing new restrictions on a class of pesticides after Gov. Jared Polis signaled support for a Democratic-backed bill aimed at protecting pollinators — a proposal that has ...

A Redditor took to the r/whatisthisbug subreddit to get to the bottom of a huge grub they found while checking a client’s plants.

February is a peak working month for gardeners in Zones 11–13. With active planting and ongoing harvests, success depends on balancing maintenance with new growth—mulching, soil care, pruning, and ...