In this video I explain what a systemic pesticide is and how we can use the Bonide Systemic Insect Control as a preventive measure to keep our houseplant collections safe and sound. Find it here: <a ...

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 ...

Horticultural expert Melinda Myers shares her sure-fire tips on how to get rid of mealybugs and other scale insects on your ...

Most gardeners are good stewards of the land and attempt to control pests using tactics with minimal environmental impact. Insecticidal soaps have become an increasingly popular method of controlling ...

The stink bug is an insect native to Asia that has recently established itself in North America. These slow-moving, docile bugs are unwelcome guests due to the stinky excretions they have developed as ...

I will bet everyone would love to receive a little free pest control in their yard. One way to achieve this would be to grow plants that provide food for beneficial insects. Beneficial insects can be ...

Assistant Professor of Biomolecular Engineering Shelbi Russell studies to better understand the relationship between this bacteria and its insect hosts, with implications for the control of human ...

Creamy-colored and just a couple of centimeters long, the cotton bollworm doesn’t look like much. But around the world, this highly mobile moth has farmers breaking out in a sweat. Females can lay ...

We earn a commission from partner links on Forbes Home. Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. A pest infestation can spell bad news—after all, nobody wants unwelcome ...

We earn a commission from partner links on Forbes Home. Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. Discovering a serious pest infestation is never welcome news, especially if it’s ...