Here’s how to identify and treat the most common houseplant bugs.

Strawberries are a crop that face a plethora of pests that want to attack plants and nibble on your precious fruits, potentially ruining any harvest. Ranging from larger mammals to tiny aphids, there ...

Discover how to use cinnamon to stop houseplant pests without causing harm to your plants. This kitchen spice can be used to ...

Learn how to prevent the problem, too.

Even if you're a caring and attentive plant parent, sometimes, through no fault of your own, your indoor oasis will become infested with bugs and mites. The tiny insects can become mightily annoying, ...

When you're planting your garden, you're probably imagining a gorgeous array of blooms, a basket full of fresh veggies and fruits, or fresh herbs to add to your recipes. But common garden pests like ...

If you've noticed the presence of white, fluffy, cotton-like formations on your plants, chances are you've encountered one of the most common garden pests: mealybugs. These insects are often found on ...

Summer is almost here, and we’re going to be spending more time in our backyards and gardens. Unfortunately, so will the bugs! And because of viruses like Zika and West Nile, mosquitoes are a big ...

A couple of days ago, I glanced at some potato plants in my garden and in the corner of my eye noticed a yellow and black-striped bug crawling over the leaves. It was a four-striped plant bug. On ...

It still surprises me how many plant people are obsessed with insects. After Doug Tallamy’s first book, "Bringing Nature Home," was published in 2007, the plant-obsessed people in my life became ...