Assorted bugs reach their crescendo in the summer landscape, causing varying levels of alarm to gardeners nervous at seeing swarms near the plants. While a few bugs can do serious plant harm and even ...

Certain plants can help deter pests, such as mosquitoes and flies, in the garden. These plants possess aromatic properties or essential oils that repel pests. Lavender, basil, catnip, mint, garlic, ...

It's hard to enjoy your patio space confidently when you and your guests are being besieged by insects. Even if you try to avoid the mistake too many people make that brings bugs to their yard by not ...

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 ...

Squash bugs are common pests that can cause your squash, pumpkins, and melons to wilt and die. Rotating crops, using straw mulch, and adding companion plants to the garden are all great ways to ...

In some minds, the only thing worse than a bug is the poop that comes out of it. However, disgusting as it might seem, bug droppings are testing out very well as an excellent fertilizer for farm and ...

IF YOU’VE NOTICED an increase in pest pressure in the garden over the past few years, you’re not alone. Warming temperatures mean that all sorts of insects are more likely to survive the winters and ...

The bloodsucking conenose is the most commonly encountered kissing bug in Illinois. Ken Johnson Ken Johnson The bloodsucking conenose is the most commonly encountered kissing bug in Illinois. When you ...