Summer is here, and you want to make the most of your backyard. There’s nothing worse than planning a cookout or relaxing outside, only to be chased indoors by swarms of bugs. A few smart tweaks can ...

Boxelder trees—in addition to being a weedy, undesirable species that you should remove from your yard—attract boxelder bugs. Especially in the fall, large numbers of bugs gather in sunny spots on the ...

This video examines the wide range of insects found in a typical backyard and the roles they serve. The footage breaks down ...

The season for lightning bugs—also known as fireflies—is beginning as warmer, more humid air spreads north across the country. These glowing insects thrive in slightly tropical environments and are a ...

As any public works director knows, the health and functionality of a city depends on good planning and infrastructure. And so it is with a healthy garden. When deciding what to plant and where, think ...

Japanese beetles are an unwelcome sight, but many other garden beetles are good bugs worth welcoming to your yard.