Assorted bugs reach their crescendo in the summer landscape, causing varying levels of alarm to gardeners nervous at seeing swarms near the plants. While a few bugs can do serious plant harm and even ...

The New Zealand velvet worm’s reign as Bug of the Year is coming to an end, with voting now open for the 2026 competition. This year, 21 nominees are vying for the crown in the competition’s fourth ...

These beneficial insects are “good guy” bugs that help control pests naturally and pollinate flowers. Plant pests, such as snails, slugs, and tomato hornworms, can wreak havoc on ornamental and edible ...