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If your plants' leaves are looking lacy—or you're seeing patches of dead grass in your lawn—Japanese beetles may be to blame.
Good bugs pollinate our food crops, enrich and fertilize the soil, eat our garbage and provide food for wildlife.
Adult June bugs are called chafers because they eat leaves and flowers of trees and shrubs — they have gained a reputation for ruining gardens and being a nuisance especially in groups, according to ...
The Japanese beetle is native to Japan and an invasive species in the U.S. They have metallic green bodies and brown wings. Similar to June bugs, they develop underground and eat plants, granting them ...
Warm weather often means the emergence of pests —even on our houseplants. Summer is a crucial time to examine your indoor ...
Native plants are more than just part of the scenery. They’re the backbone of functioning ecosystems — especially for native birds and insects. When these plants disappear, so do the species that ...
There are remedies that can rid veggies of common insects if applied at the first signs of activity, Don Kinzler writes.
Though these pests may seem unavoidable, there are ways to combat them. Putting a mesh netting over plants, buying Japanese ...
Whether you’re a proud tortoise owner or taking care of a playful aquatic turtle, understanding what your reptile buddy can ...
An Agriculture Canada entomologist is experimenting with trap crops and marigolds at an Ag in Motion demonstration cropplot ...