Mosquitoes can quickly make a pleasantly warm evening unbearable—so much so that you might decide to stay inside rather than deal with the annoying, biting pests. You might think that a bug zapper is ...

Do you know what you get when two peas fight? Black-eyed peas. Even if vegetables can’t fight, there’s plenty of tension around the yard and garden from insects and diseases. Insects have been out in ...

As winter phases into spring across the U.S., gardeners are laying in supplies and making plans. Meanwhile, as the weather warms, common garden insects such as bees, beetles, and butterflies will ...

The way gardeners view insects has come a long way in the past few decades. The importance of pollinators and the natural pest control provided by beneficial insects is increasingly recognized as many ...

Here in the Midwest, we only have a limited stretch of time to get outside and enjoy our lawn. At Ryan Lawn & Tree they know how important that time is, making memories with family and friends.

Many of the questions coming into the Extension Office this summer are about insect pest identification and control. There are many beneficial and harmless insects out there to be mindful of and ...

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Feet running through soil and bright hands pulling weeds like treasures is what every childhood should be. Every backyard ...