Gardens are diverse environments that depend on insects and other pests for healthy plant growth. But unwanted pests can ...

Farmers across America face a counterintuitive problem, according to new research. The very chemicals they spray to kill ...

Dr. Fei Yang, UMN Corn Entomologist, joined UMN Crops Educator Dr. Anthony Hanson for a discussion on corn insect pests. Dr.

As spring unfolds and temperatures rise, so does insect activity. While some insects like bees are beneficial, others, such as ticks and mosquitoes, are less welcome. And this year, experts predict we ...

One of the best ways to control mosquito populations around homes is to follow the “tip and toss” method. Here’s what to do.

This is the first time that a fossil thrips has been recorded anywhere in Africa, or the entire southern hemisphere.

Ladybugs, though popular, were surprising underachievers in pear orchards. Of the 38 collected, only 17% had spider mite DNA ...

Treated plants fight pests without the need for toxic pesticides, oozing a "larval toffee" that stunts tomato pinworms’ growth and attracts predators.

Despite the problems the cold can cause for farmers, gardeners, and homeowners, a cold winter can be a welcome event from a pest management perspective.

Are you someone who loves gardening but gets frustrated by garden pests? Protecting your garden from pests doesn't have to be ...

Originally, Jingzhe is a season to drive away pests, but city dwellers use of the occasion to curse villains. Now ...

The organization Practical Farmers of Iowa is helping urban crop growers use beneficial insects to control pests, boost soil ...