Don’t Overlook the Lovely Luna Moth
The pale green wings and long tails of the luna moth make it an especially lovely sight. Learn how to identify a luna moth and caterpillar.
Got Holes in Your Leafy Greens? You Have Cabbage Worms
Use organic solutions to protect your leafy greens from damaging cabbage worms. Find out what to do if you see...
7 Fascinating Caterpillar Facts You Should Know
There's more to caterpillars than you know. Dig into cool caterpillar facts to learn about about these amazing backyard crawlers.
12 Interesting Facts About Hummingbird Moths
A hummingbird moth can easily be mistaken for a hummingbird because it looks and acts similar. Learn what makes these...
Caterpillar Cafe: Grow Host Plants to Attract Caterpillars
Support the next generation of butterflies by nurturing caterpillar host plants for hungry larvae. Design a garden to feed caterpillars.
10 Natural Ways to Keep Bugs out of Your Garden
Looking for ways to eliminate garden insect pests, without resorting to pesticides? Get our tips for controlling harmful garden bugs,...
Here’s Where You Can Spot a Giant Leopard Moth
What's that polka-dotted moth? Learn all about the giant leopard moth, including where to find one, what its caterpillar looks...
Stop Mosquitoes With a Citronella Scented Geranium
Need an easy to grow container plant that keeps mosquitoes away from your patio? Try growing a citronella scented geranium...
Do Peonies Need Ants to Bloom?
What's the deal with ants on peonies? Do they help or hurt the flowers? Our garden expert clarifies a common...
What to Do if You See a Bald-Faced Hornet Nest
Learn to identify a bald-faced hornet nest and see what the insects look like. Find out what to do if...
How to Help Bees and Pollinators in 10 Easy Ways
Native bees and honeybees are struggling in many places. Learn how to help the bees, butterflies and more beneficial bugs...
Do Praying Mantis Sightings Have Meaning?
Some people think a praying mantis is good luck or a spiritual sign. Find out if seeing a praying mantis...
How to Control and Get Rid of Grasshoppers
Are grasshoppers bugging you? A garden expert provides advice for how to get rid of grasshoppers. Plus, learn which birds...
Does a Ladybug Have Special Meaning or Symbolism?
What does it mean if you see a ladybug? Are they good luck? Learn about ladybug meaning and symbolism, and...
Control a Box Elder Bug Infestation
The box elder bug is not harmful to plants or people. But they are annoying when they invade homes in...
Ladybug vs Asian Beetle: What’s the Difference?
Ladybugs eat garden pests, but they have a non-native lookalike—the Asian lady beetle. See the difference between a ladybug vs...
Katydids and Crickets: Nighttime Garden Music
Have you ever wondered what kinds of insects are singing in your garden at night? Find out more about crickets...
The Wonder of Wasps: Pollinators and Pest Control
If you see a wasp nest, don't be afraid! Wasps are beneficial garden pollinators and are one of your best...
All About Garden Moths: Important Pollinators
Learn essential facts about garden moths and how to identify them. Plus, see photos of some beautiful garden moths you...
Attract Moths With Light and Bait
Gather some lights, bring some bananas and a bedsheet, and learn how to attract moths for a whole lot of...
15 Pictures of Spiders That Will Change Your Mind About Them
Whether you love 'em or loathe 'em, spiders are good for your garden — and these pictures of spiders invite...
7 Creepy Crawly Garden Spider Facts
Hone your backyard spidey sense with spider facts! Learn how to attract them and why they're so beneficial to your...
Controlling Caterpillars: Garden Insect Pests
Some moth caterpillars can be serious garden insect pests. Get tips for controlling spongy moths, webworms and eastern tent caterpillars.
How Do Bugs, Moths and Butterflies Hibernate?
Do butterflies hibernate? Here's the answer. Also find out how your backyard bugs, like moths, dragonflies and beetles, spend the...
7 Fascinating Firefly Facts You Should Know
When the sun goes down in summertime, fireflies light up. Discover more fascinating firefly facts about these extraordinary insects.
7 Garden Bee Species You Want to See in Your Yard
There are over 4,000 native bees and many are in decline. Here are 7 beneficial garden bee species that need...
Meet the Garden Beetles: Helpful Backyard Bugs
Japanese beetles are an unwelcome sight, but many other garden beetles are worth welcoming your yard. Learn which beetles are...
Meet the Skimmers: Colorful Dragonflies
The skimmer dragonfly eats pest insects, making it a very good bug for your garden. Here's how to identify and...
