Japanese beetles and cucumber beetles are another widespread challenge in Northeast Ohio. Adult beetles skeletonize leaves and flowers, but the best opportunity for control comes when they are ...

I am committed to gardening organically. It is important to avoid the use of chemical pesticides because they will kill both damaging and beneficial insects alike. For example, if you’re having a ...

Ladybugs, lacewings, and other beneficial insects feed on plant pests and naturally make gardens more pest-resistant. But like pollinators, these “good bugs" also feed on nectar and pollen, and ...

If you're questioning whether nematodes in your soil will damage or benefit your plants and lawn, the answer is a resounding: "It depends." Both things can be true. Most nematodes are actually ...

Does it ever seem that you look at one of the plants in your garden and it’s totally fine, and then the next time you look at it, it’s covered with aphids? That could be because aphid populations can ...

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 ...

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. Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology ...