Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. In my last post, I showed you a brief history of insect traps. Some ...

The first rule of garden pests is not to spray until you know what’s causing the damage. Here are some tips to follow to identify damage and determine what types of insect pests are responsible. The ...

Most garden insects are harmless or even beneficial to your plants. The beneficial ones are important in pollination and preying on harmful insects, so their presence is important. You wouldn't want ...

Most adults have a tough time telling hornets, wasps and bees apart, which could spell trouble if a sting causes a severe allergic reaction, according to a new study. Stings from bees, wasps, yellow ...

Backyard Farmer will give some insect identification tips and more This week on Backyard Farmer we get some insect identification tips and hear about a young boy’s passion for gardening. In addition ...

Bugs are surprisingly good at biting before you realize what’s happening. But by the time you feel that signature pinch or sting, they’ve often moved on. That can make it tough to know what kind of ...

When using integrated pest management in your yard proper identification of insects is a must. There are many books available with pictures and information on the insects of Florida. A very good one ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Most adults have a tough time telling hornets, wasps and bees apart, which could spell trouble if a sting causes a severe allergic reaction, according to a new study.