Insect netting can make a huge difference to your yard, but it's important to select the correct variety, keeping in mind ...

Diatomaceous earth is a white powder made from crushed ancient diatom fossils. Its sharp edges damage insect bodies, making ...

These insects may be tiny, but they can cause big damage in your garden. Here's how to identify and control the little bugs that are eating your garden leaves. Psyllids are minute insects that are ...

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A healthy garden attracts more than pollinators. It can bring California quail, too. Discover how these social birds help ...

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 ...

Plants like marigolds and basil help repel pests but can't do it alone. Pair them with row covers, crop rotation, and beneficial bugs for best results. Their impact depends on pest type, garden setup, ...

Some days in my field of work, it feels like the message is brushed aside. No matter how often it gets said, people enjoy doing the opposite. Could you be one of these individuals? What if I told you ...

Ever wonder why pests keep showing up in your garden, even when you think you’ve done everything right? Sometimes, the culprits are things you would never expect. Some of the sneakiest pest magnets ...

This week on Backyard Farmer we’ll check our garden for disease and insect pests. This week on Backyard Farmer we’ll check our garden for disease and insect pests. Host Kim Todd and the panel of ...

Wherever you go, gardeners will tell you about the terrible pest problems they have to deal with in their landscapes. Here in southeast Louisiana, with our mild winters and long, hot, humid summers, ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... In late August, there is a vast assortment of insect action in our gardens, and it is worth a listen and a watch to see what is happening. The cicadas are ...