Garden insects aid in pollination, natural pest control, and soil enrichment. Supporting beneficial insects leads to a ...

When creepy crawlies find their way into your home, grabbing a shoe or a bottle of bug spray is a natural response. But what should you do if they’re in your garden? Spraying them with a stream of ...

If your garden is out of balance and the pests are winning, beneficial insects might help bring order back—but only as a last resort. If you're a gardener, you know that few things are more ...

Learn how certain flies, wasps, spiders, and other beneficial garden insects can keep garden pest populations in check and strengthen your backyard ecosystem. Our gardens are home to many natural ...

You’re probably quick to get rid of fruit flies, ants, and other inside critters, but did you know there are garden pests that require just as swift intervention? Whether you’re an avid gardener or a ...

Insect netting can make a huge difference to your yard, but it's important to select the correct variety, keeping in mind ...

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) combines various methods to control garden pests and diseases, minimizing risks. Cultural controls involve good gardening practices to prevent pest and disease issues.

A neighbor texted me this week asking for advice about controlling carpenter bees. She was hoping for an exterminator recommendation, but I gave her a simple, do-it-yourself solution that is easier on ...

Snow and cold temperatures rarely kill plants native to Ohio. Most insects survive cold winters by producing an antifreeze-like chemical or entering diapause. Recently, we visited with thousands of ...

I have been a proponent of floating row cover for years. When placed on hoops over a vegetable crop, this lightweight fabric allows sunlight and moisture to pass through it and acts as a physical ...

Flipping over a kale or zucchini leaf and finding a zillion aphids is the worst. Rather than reaching for chemical ...

Like many vegetable gardeners, I love growing potatoes. They're fairly low-maintenance, don't need too much space, and can be planted strategically for a long harvest season. Placing suitable ...