Two that perhaps fall into the latter category -- at least for beginner gardeners -- are aphids and thrips, tiny insects that can cause a great deal of damage. Their small size and similar feeding ...

Are you dealing with aphids on your geraniums? If so, you're not alone. These pesky insects can quickly become a nightmare, sucking the life out of your precious plants. But fear not; there's a ...

Experts recommend caulking, taping or sealing around possible entrances to deter not just Asian lady beetles, but also stink bugs and box elder bugs seeking a winter home. Although they’re seen as ...

“I know a lot of people say, ‘Don’t worry about aphids. You can get your crop pollinated at a 50% aphid infestation,’ but it can be a catastrophe if aphids take out those upper leaves and ...

MISSOULA, Mont. — During the fall, woolly aphids start to appear on local trees. The insects are not harmful to trees, but if you find yourself put off by the blue and white bugs you can wash ...

The ladybug look-alikes were brought from Asia to the U.S. in the 1970s to prey on aphids, another insect that is particularly troublesome in soybean crops. They have since expanded their reach ...