So, you've spotted some unfamiliar eggs in your garden. What next? Here are some tips for identifying common animal eggs and what to do when you find them.
Woolly aphids may be to blame. These insects suck sap from healthy plants and leave a sticky substance behind. They can be ...
After cold winters, invertebrates such as honeybees and paper wasps seem to disappear and then suddenly return in large ...
Although they look like bees, they are a type of fly engaging in Batesian mimicry, a type of identity theft that’s done to fool predators. To tell whether it’s a fly or a bee, a closer look shows ...
Aphids are little, soft-bodied insects that can suck the life out of your fruit trees. Here are some tips to prevent them ...
If you're looking for organic methods of pest control, using diatomaceous earth should be at the top of your list. Among its many benefits, diatomaceous earth (DE) can control pests as varied as ...
Colorado State Extension says late-winter applications of hort oil are potentially useful against these pests: aphids that curl leaves in spring; caterpillars that overwinter as e ...
You can use this non-toxic pest control method on all kinds of plants ...
Backyard Bugs That Can Damage Plants Before Summer. Image source: PexelsWarm days start stretching longer, flowers push green shoots through soil, and excitement builds about fresh tomatoes, roses, or ...
Chicken prices dipped in recent months, but Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts expect production to slow and prices to climb.
Manitoba producers are being encouraged to stay sharp in the field this growing season as new insect concerns, resistant weeds, and shifting local conditions continue to complicate crop protection ...
Winged ants aren’t random pests. Discover why over 1,000 US species take flight, form super colonies, and how to stop them for good.