Find out if there are fewer bugs after harsh winter, which early springtime critters to look out for, and the best plants for ...

Scientists examined the biological variations in pea aphids, insects that reproduce frequently enough to evolve before our eyes, by tracing the prevalence of their protective endosymbiont, ...

“In spring and summer, it’s common to see everything from bees and butterflies to dragonflies, fireflies, and lady beetles,” ...

With early-season vegetables making their way into the ground, the first insect pests of the season will soon appear in the ...

Invasive pests are a growing concern across Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Experts say some are harder to control once they ...

“I have found a sticky residue on the leaves of some of my houseplants and what appears to be little bugs under some of the leaves. What can I do to get rid of this problem?” You most likely are ...

Above: lady beetles are being released into Purdue greenhouses as a biological control agent. Photo by Purdue University. Some insects are pests, but not all insects are bad. Overwhelmingly, the ...

Cotton pests can impact yield and fiber quality. Learn how IPM strategies help growers protect crops all season long.

Common springtime bugs include mosquitoes, termites, spiders, ants, and crane flies. The ones you’ll encounter will depend on ...

David Kuchta, Ph.D. has 10 years of experience in gardening and has read widely in environmental history and the energy transition. An environmental activist since the 1970s, he is also a historian, ...