Harmful insect pests can cause billions of dollars’ worth of damage to food and livestock and transmit diseases such as malaria or the Zika virus. Finding ways to effectively control these insect ...

Between the last pass of the combine and the first field check of spring, soybean insects such as soybean aphid and bean leaf beetle are quietly positioning themselves for a comeback. What you do in ...

Insect netting can make a huge difference to your yard, but it's important to select the correct variety, keeping in mind ...

There are nearly 1 million known insect species on Earth, and just 2% of these insects are harmful to plants, animals or humans. Managing insects in the vegetable garden and home landscape requires an ...

CORVALLIS – You look around the garden and see aphids suck the life out of your rose buds, flea beetles chomp on the cauliflower and cabbage butterflies lay eggs that will turn into voracious ...

Asparagus beetles overwinter in plant debris, so removing fronds in winter will reduce their numbers. This article is part of ourOrganic Pest Control Series, which includes articles on attracting ...

Capturing the full value of your soybean crop takes more than just harvesting them at the right time in the fall. Proper soybean storage is critical for protecting your hard-earned yield from ...

A quick and easy guide to seven of the most common—and most destructive—insect pests on your household plants, plus how to get rid of them. A whitefly infestation is a damaging and stubborn situation.

MIDLAND, Texas — On March 21, the City of Midland said the customer service office, located on Andrews Highway, would be closed for a few days amid concerns over bedbugs. It's the second time this ...

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HOUSTON, Texas – It’s that time of year we Houstonians love... hot, sticky weather and, of course, lots of bugs. With the recent rain we’ve had, we’re likely to see more mosquitoes buzzing around and, ...