Stink bugs get an understandably bad rap, thanks to their smelly defense mechanism. Here's how to identify the harmful ones and prevent them.

Every insect has its claim to fame. Spiders are known for their eight legs, while beetles have hard shells. Other bugs stink – literally. The U.S. and Canada are home to around 260 stink bug species, ...

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(NEXSTAR) — Fall weather has finally settled in, bringing with it a crisp breeze that may encourage you to open the windows to enjoy. As delightful as that autumn air may feel, your open windows may ...

BLACKVILLE In the science fiction world of Star Trek, a farmer can diagnosis insect problems in his crops just by whipping out a device called a Tricorder, outfitted with sensors to detect all kinds ...

It might surprise you to know that there are more than 260 types of stink bugs (Pentatomidae) in North America, the most common being the green, brown, or brown marmorated (an invasive species that ...

Tomato gardeners know the heartbreak of watching healthy fruit turn spotty, distorted, or sunken seemingly overnight. Learning how to prevent common tomato diseases is an important lesson for home ...

Last fall, I was sitting at the computer, minding my own business, when I heard a buzzing noise. A nanosecond later, a stink bug landed on the back of my neck. I slapped it hard; it took five showers ...