The way gardeners view insects has come a long way in the past few decades. The importance of pollinators and the natural pest control provided by beneficial insects is increasingly recognized as many ...

When it comes to insects that destroy our gardens and lawns, everyone loves a quick fix. Pesticides can do just that, but you may want to think twice before you start spraying away. Be aware of an ...

Caterpillars feed birds, which provide pest-control services in our gardens by feeding thousands of insects each to their ...

The vegetable garden is planted and growing well, and you are starting to scout for insect pests. While you’re scouting for pests, scout for beneficial insects too. Many people think all insects are ...

Beneficial Insects are good bugs provided by nature to help control garden pests. A well-known example is the lady beetle, also known as the lady bug. There are many varieties, each of which consumes ...

Some bugs eat our crops, but fortunately, there are other bugs that eat those plant-eating bugs. The trick is to make your garden appeal to them. Just like in the world of mammals, in the insect world ...

Learn about beneficial bugs for your garden and learn how to do garden math. Gardening expert Tonya Ashworth talks about predatory beneficial insects. Also, Retired UT Extension Agent Mike Dennison is ...