Garden Bugs

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....

Learn why butterflies are attracted to puddles, which ones you might see in soggy areas, and how to create a...

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...

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...

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.