Chinch bugs have been a problem for area lawns for the past month or so. Watch for damage and treat promptly. (Nola.com | The Times-Picayune archive) There are several lawn diseases that are active in ...

Few things are as disheartening to a gardener than seeing unwelcome pests feasting on the literal fruits of your labor. The best insecticides for your vegetable garden target the bugs that are ...

You can get rid of many pesky garden insects with a simple organic spray, says Home & Garden Television. In a blender, combine one onion skin, four cloves of garlic and two cups of water. Allow the ...

For many gardeners, the arrival of summer also means the arrival of insect pests. While most pests don’t cause significant harm to ornamental plants, certain leaf-munching insects can be quite ...

Tomato hornworms are large, light green caterpillars that strip the leaves off tomato, eggplant, pepper and potato plants. Most often they are found on tomatoes. The caterpillar can be hard to spot, ...

Pest control doesn’t have to be toxic. Homeowners these days want to preserve their lawns and plantings, but not at the expense of the environment. It may take some investigation to find ...

In 2018, we saw an astounding number of bagworms in Shawnee County. As with most insects, populations rise and fall with weather conditions and food availability. Last year was particularly favorable ...

Gardens in North Dakota look great this year. The rains have been plentiful in most areas, and our plants are thriving. Be prepared to protect your garden from insect pests. Swarms of flea beetles ...