Integrated Pest Management (IPM) combines various methods to control garden pests and diseases, minimizing risks. Cultural controls involve good gardening practices to prevent pest and disease issues.

Between the last pass of the combine and the first field check of spring, soybean insects such as soybean aphid and bean leaf beetle are quietly positioning themselves for a comeback. What you do in ...

As the weather warms up, insect problems will be on the increase. But while many gardeners think that they immediately should get an insecticide and begin spraying when they see insects in their ...

“I want to get rid of mealybugs on my 20-year-old ponytail palms. Is there any way to save the plants?” asks Birds & Blooms reader Deborah McCullough of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Horticultural ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ninetechno / Getty Images No matter how much care you give your plants, pests and diseases are a common challenge. If you're ...

As temperatures rise, garden pests become more active. Here's what to watch for and how to protect your plants.

As the seasons begin to change and the weather cools off, you will likely see pesky little critters making their way indoors. While ladybugs may be blamed for wintertime infestations, it's actually a ...

Carpet beetles are common household pests that feed on and damage natural fibers like silk, wool, linen and fur. The damage ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Think your summer is all sunshine and sweet tea? Not if North Carolina’s most notorious bugs have anything to say about it. The state ...