According to the Old Farmer's Almanac, aphids are "small, soft-bodied insects that feed by sucking the nutrient-rich liquids out of plants. In large numbers, they can weaken plants significantly, ...

Above: lady beetles are being released into Purdue greenhouses as a biological control agent. Photo by Purdue University. Some insects are pests, but not all insects are bad. Overwhelmingly, the ...

Pests are the bane of every gardener's existence, and sadly, there's a plethora of insects that have an appetite for your plants. From slugs that fancy a nibble on virtually any leafy green you're ...

Ladybugs, lacewings, and other beneficial insects feed on plant pests and naturally make gardens more pest-resistant. But ...

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 ...

Some insects prey on or parasitize other insects. The participants are so tiny we don't often witness their life-and-death struggles. When we actually see "good bugs" cleaning up on "bad bugs" though, ...

As temperatures rise, garden pests become more active. Here's what to watch for and how to protect your plants.