Garden Bugs

Milkweed tussock moth caterpillars are some of the most interesting caterpillars you can find in the garden—just plant milkweed to...

If you're a gourd grower, here's how to keep squash bugs out of your garden so they don't ruin your...

Look closely at your milkweed plants. Learn how to tell the difference between monarch butterfly eggs and aphids.

Learn about canna leaf rollers, the small garden pests leaving holes in your canna plants, and how to get rid...

Learn interesting ladybug facts, including what bad bugs ladybugs eat and why you want this charming insect in your backyard.

Follow these simple steps and tips to create a gorgeous pollinator garden that butterflies, bees and birds will love to...

Mason bees are very helpful to your garden, and it's easy to attract them to your yard with a bee...

No one likes bugs. Well, unless you're an entomologist. But not all bugs are created equal, especially when it comes...

The hickory horned devil looks pretty creepy with bright colors, huge eye-spots, and gigantic horns. But this caterpillar turns into...

Stink bugs not only stink but are also tough to kill in your garden and your house. We talked to...

Say goodbye to Japanese beetles in your garden! Follow a garden expert's tips for effective Japanese beetle control.

Stop slugs and snails from chewing on your garden. Learn how to get rid of slugs and snails for good....

Pesticides can harm birds so here's a better way to get rid of wasp nests in birdhouses without using dangerous...

Did you see a worm crawling on your parsley plants? Don't panic. Learn about the parsley caterpillar and the butterflies...

Noticed frothy looking "spit" foam on your plants? You've got spittlebugs! Learn a simple spittlebug treatment that will get rid...

The "Brood X" periodical cicadas emerged this past spring, but annual cicadas are present every year. Learn about both types...

Create an ideal pollinator habitat by growing the plants and flowers bees love most. Plant these flowers that attract bees.

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

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...

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...

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...

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

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

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