Many people believe that all insects are harmful pests, but the fact is that most insects areharmless and some are actually beneficial. There are nearly one million known species of insects on the ...

If your garden is out of balance and the pests are winning, beneficial insects might help bring order back—but only as a last resort. If you're a gardener, you know that few things are more ...

Diatomaceous earth is a white powder made from crushed ancient diatom fossils. Its sharp edges damage insect bodies, making ...

Ginny Bartolone began writing DIY and home improvement guides nearly 10 years ago, covering everything from energy-efficient appliances to cracked foundations. Whether she's compiling cost information ...

Leave these bugs alone if you see them in your garden. Not all bugs are bad. In fact, some can benefit your garden. So don't be so quick to try to get rid of every insect you see crawling on your ...

Late fall is the time when we like to bundle up, grab a blanket and get cozy in a nice warm place in preparation for winter. Insects are no different; they too like to seek winter shelter to protect ...

Using pesticides to get rid of the annoying bugs will kill insects that benefit your garden and the ecosystem, experts say. DebraLee Wiseberg/Getty Images As we head into the fall, pollinators might ...

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 ...

Spring has sprung, and so is the time to banish bugs from your garden this season! The growing period is here, and gardeners are excited to start their green party! If you enjoy gardening, you may ...

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 ...

With the arrival of warm weather also comes the arrival of summer's menaces: bugs. While some people might detest insects just for being so buggy, for gardeners, each year might feel like another new ...