One of the first questions new gardeners ask is, “How do I keep bugs out of my garden?” Well, you don’t. Insects have refined senses and many can fly long distances, so keeping insects out of a garden ...

It’s early spring and our roses have taken the stage. They are adorning our gardens with their big, breathtaking blooms. Spoiler alert … anxiety will soon challenge our peaceful bliss, because where ...

Many pest control tools, like zappers, can harm helpful insects and upset your garden's ecosystem. Mosquito zappers often miss their mark, killing beneficial bugs instead of targeting pests like ...

Let me first take the opportunity to wish everyone a prosperous new year in the garden. And to start off the year, I’d like to help you with the age-old problem of dealing with bugs. Here in Costa ...

There are nearly 1 million known insect species on Earth, and just 2% of these insects are harmful to plants, animals or humans. Managing insects in the vegetable garden and home landscape requires an ...

Even though the garden tends to be a quiet place during the colder months, it mustn't be neglected entirely. Not taking action to prevent and get rid of active winter garden pests could leave you ...

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - You might not be the only one enjoying the fruits of your labor. Garden bugs are coming out in full force! The Japanese beetle, in particular, is an invasive bug that can be ...

The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug, BMSB, having accidently been introduced to the United States in the late 1990s, is a relatively new insect to our area. It hitched a ride in packing material from its ...