Garden Bugs

It takes more than nectar to increase the variety of species in your garden. Learn about butterfly host plants and...

Here's how to identify sphinx moth caterpillars and sphinx moth pupa in your garden. Learn what to look for in...

A sphinx moth tends to appear in the late afternoon and evening, and often visits night-blooming flowers. Here are some...

Many people think moths are the nighttime equivalent of butterflies, but it’s not quite that simple. Learn the differences between...

Backyard gardeners are puzzled when they spot a moth that looks like a hummingbird. Experts reveal the identity of this...

Learn how to spot a hummingbird clearwing moth and how to attract these unique pollinators to your garden with nectar...

Say goodbye to aphids in your garden! Follow these easy tips from a garden expert to take care of aphids...

Try composting with worms to create a vermicompost superfood for your garden!

Do ants keep crawling into your sugar water and other bird food? Learn how to use an ant moat for...

Watch your feeders and flowers for a surprising hummingbird predator. Find out how to protect your hummingbirds from a praying...

The Bee Conservancy's Sponsor-a-Hive program gives schools and community groups the opportunity to get a free bee house to help...

Discover the amazing silk moths you can expect to find in the garden. See photos of silk moths and learn...

Bugs be gone! Discover seven smart and easy ways to keep bees and wasps away from your hummingbird feeders, without...

Learn how to identify a cabbage white butterfly. Discover what they eat, where they live and how to save your...

Find out what eastern tiger swallowtail butterflies and their caterpillars look like and the best host plants to attract them.

Gardening expert Melinda Myers shares her sure-fire tips on how to get rid of mealybugs. Also learn how to get...

Learn effective tips on how to treat, eliminate and prevent indoor plant bugs, including aphids, mites, fungus gnats and more.

Discover everything you need to know about the cecropia moth, one of the largest and most beautiful moths in America.

Learn more about the bright, colorful moths you can see in your backyard any time of day.

Add a mix of flowering shrubs, annuals and perennials to attract hungry caterpillars to visit your butterfly garden.

Get answers to frequently asked questions about these honey producing pollinators.

Learn how to create a DIY bug hotel where your beneficial backyard insects can put all six feet up and...

Whether you’re a bug expert or new to the world of insects, scroll through our quiz and see how many...

Use this handy guide to know whether it's a bee or wasp buzzing through your backyard.

Get to know interesting facts about these important pollinators, including where bumblebees live and the differences between bumblebees and honeybees.

As if weeds and weird weather weren't bad enough, gardeners also have to face insect pests. Here's a look at...

If you're looking to relieve the sting and itch of bug bites without the use of harsh chemicals, give these...

Learn how to use organic solutions to protect your leafy green garden plants from damaging cabbage worms.

Why invest in pesticides or bug sprays to control mosquitoes when you can repel them naturally with plants?