Mosquitoes and blackflies are among nature’s most obnoxious insects — known for relentlessly biting and buzzing around your head with little to no mercy. However, one TikToker just discovered a ...

When creepy crawlies find their way into your home, grabbing a shoe or a bottle of bug spray is a natural response. But what should you do if they’re in your garden? Spraying them with a stream of ...

I was looking over my database from last year, to see if there were any distinct patterns that may appear during our growing season this year. What surprised me was approximately 30% of the calls and ...

"It would've brought life." Gardener points out major mistake when dealing with certain backyard pest: 'Nightmare fuel' first appeared on The Cool Down.

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) ...

If you enjoy gawking at giant bugs, this one’s for you. This monstrous caterpillar had Reddit buzzing last year after it was caught red-handed. The 3-inch-plus hornworm was plump as can be, and it ...

Ladybugs (also known as lady beetles) are insects that are good for your yard. Photo courtesy Getty Images. Do you have a gardening question? The UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County can help.

Gardeners can protect their plants from common pests like aphids, whiteflies, and caterpillars using natural methods. Instead ...

Q: My lawn care guy is recommending that I have my lawn treated for ants and chinch bugs. What even are chinch bugs? Do I have to do this? I hate to spray insecticide all over the lawn. I have a ...

‘I have some weird, seemingly hollow, green, round balls falling from my oak tree. What in the world are these things?” — S.Y. You are describing an interesting growth that can occur on a variety of ...

Q: Many insects are visiting my pollinator garden that look like yellow-orange versions of a firefly. Some of the petals are missing on those flowers. How do I keep them from chewing my plants? A: ...

Robins are more likely to starve in February as there are hardly any insects or berries to eat, but there is an easy task ...