Houseplant pests typically hitchhike a ride into your home. “Insects can be present when you purchase a plant, though you may ...

Known for spending much of its life underground, the little-known American burying beetle could hold the key to developing ...

Activities of ticks, mosquitoes, chiggers and more start increasing in the spring. Here are tips for protecting yourself from ...

A recent report of damage to imported bamboo furniture turned up beetles that had been boring galleries in the wood.

Ants can find very small cracks and crevices to get into a home. The best ways to prevent them deciding to move in is by securing any food in the house. Without food, ants will have a harder time ...

Whether you call them "lightning bugs" or "fireflies," spotting the bioluminescent insects always brings joy. Here's when they'll appear in Louisiana.

The estimate of 5.5 million species of insects is interesting. What’s even more remarkable is that because scientists have ...

A survey of 500 primary school pupils has revealed that many children struggle to name even the most common bugs and insects ...

Megan Meuti, an Ohio State University Extension agent, researches insects and said there are few common ones to look out for. "Most insects that try to get into your home wind up there by mistake ...

are harmless insects known for their ability to produce light through a chemical reaction called bioluminescence. The term "lightning bug" is a common, regional name for the insect in the South ...

Holes will vary in size depending on the species of the wood borer, the most common being Anobium punctatum, or common furniture beetle, found in 75% of properties. The holes will be round, between ...

A common question I receive is, “How should I fertilize my trees or shrubs?” The answer, as with many gardening questions, is ...