Chemical treatments are the most effective way of removing water bugs and roaches quickly; however, it is not a long-term fix ...

The majority of insects are considered beneficial or harmless. Of course, those are the ones we want to have hanging around.

Nature will bear the closest inspection. She invites us to lay our eye level with her smallest leaf, and take an insect view ...

Looking to attract some feathered friends to your back yard? Here's some guidance on building your own bird garden.

Beneficial Insectary is the only large insectary that has production in the United States (There are a few smaller specialist ...

Getting rid of bed bugs is one of the hardest pest control tasks, and it is essential to get it right the first time to ...

Your first line of defense against ground wasps should be natural remedies. Diatomaceous earth (DE) is a natural, powdery ...

For another natural method to get rid of aphids, DIY your own “white oil spray” by combining ¼ cup of dish soap with a cup of vegetable oil (like canola or sunflower) in a spray bottle. Shake ...

The UC Master Gardeners of Butte County are part of the University of California Cooperative Extension system, serving our ...

A children’s nursery in Cottam is building upon its outdoor learning and play after a donation from David Wilson Homes ...

Picking the right plants is extremely important for beginner gardeners. Choose low-maintenance varieties such as succulents ...