If your plants' leaves are looking lacy—or you're seeing patches of dead grass in your lawn—Japanese beetles may be to blame.

Beetles are fascinating, but there are so many that it is difficult to know where to begin – more than 350,000 species that scientists know of. (And many more that have not even been discovered.) How ...

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 ...

Summer warmth is bringing with it a swarm of bright-green beetles that come with a big appetite for Kansas crops and gardens. 27 News got in touch with Professor Raymond ...

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 ...

Find out what is chewing the leaves of your plants and get tips for solving the problem. Holes in the leaves of your veggies, herbs, and flowers may be unsightly, but they are not necessarily alarming ...

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 ...

When creepy crawlies find their way into your home, grabbing a shoe or a bottle of bug spray is a natural response. But what ...

How To Get Rid Of Aphids Cucumber beetles chew holes in leaves, flowers, and the skins of fruits of many plants including cucumbers, melons, pumpkins and squash. There are two species: the striped ...

Though these pests may seem unavoidable, there are ways to combat them. Putting a mesh netting over plants, buying Japanese ...

Master gardener Sally Scalera shares the dirt on which fragrant plants are native, important because they attract and support ...