Gardeners who notice sudden clusters of aphids on new spring growth often reach for controls right away. A closer inspection, however, can reveal motionless, tan or golden-brown specimens that stand ...

Your garden is not only home to pests that can pose a threat to your plants, but also to beneficial insects that can save the greenery.

BASF has launched a biological attractant in the UK designed to draw ladybirds, lacewings and other natural aphid enemies ...

Companion planting has many benefits, and growing lovage next to your tomato plants could be the smartest pairing in your garden. Here's why.

Most gardeners think of pest control as a spray bottle problem. Something goes wrong, something gets applied, and you hope for the best. The reality is that one of the most effective pest management ...

Fruit flies are generally highly susceptible to parasitic wasps, but some have stolen a gene from bacteria that makes them resistant. This adult fly, Drosophila melanogaster, has two cysts (made dark ...