Question: What are beneficial insects, and how can my family help them stay safe in the winter? Answer: Beneficial insects garden along with you to help your plants thrive. The larva stage (the young) ...

Ever notice how some gardens seem to thrive with fewer pests and more blooms? The secret often lies in attracting the right insects. Beneficial bugs can be your garden’s best friends, helping you ...

This week’s column will be a continuation of last week’s on the Trichogramma wasp. I have heard from several of you that are wanting more information about these tiny,, beneficial wasps. Plus, I have ...

insects may appear colorful, fascinating, or even harmless, some people are terrified of them. I can already hear the squeals…”ewww, go away”…or words to that effect. Often, that’s followed by a soft ...

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I will bet everyone would love to receive a little free pest control in their yard. One way to achieve this would be to grow plants that provide food for beneficial insects. Beneficial insects can be ...

Many hoped that one silver lining from the winter storm last year would be less insect pests, but unfortunately many seemed worse than ever – grasshoppers, caterpillars and aphids had particularly ...

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 ...

Biological control is the management of pests and their damage by the beneficial action of parasites (parasitoids), pathogens, and predators. These beneficial organisms, collectively, are named ...

Ginny Bartolone began writing DIY and home improvement guides nearly 10 years ago, covering everything from energy-efficient appliances to cracked foundations. Whether she's compiling cost information ...

Q:I live on 40 acres in western Sonoma County. I keep a small garden and mixed fruit tree orchard. Last summer, there was a huge number of yellow jackets on the land - rather annoying when one tried ...