Some 150 people learned about beneficial insects from keynote speaker Marissa Schuh, U Minnesota Extension integrated pest management educator. It was at the 22nd Annual Pine County Horticulture Day ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The way gardeners view insects has come a long way in the past few decades. The importance of pollinators and the natural pest ...

Good guy or bad guy? Believe it or not, many insects in the landscape are beneficial to our gardens. When spotting insects in ...

Ever notice how some gardens seem to thrive with fewer pests and more blooms? The secret often lies in attracting the right insects. Beneficial bugs can be your garden’s best friends, helping you ...

A lot of people think of bugs as pests to plants, but that’s not the case at all. Some insects can help your garden grow healthier, and they can even prey on other bugs that damage your plants. These ...

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 ...

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 ...

Good news for the green transition: Flowery diets help predatory insects help farmers keep pests in check Predatory insects have been shown to live longer when they have access to nectar and pollen, ...

While gardens may seem stark and colorless this time of year, there is indeed life within and beneath the winter landscape. Let’s take a look at the beneficial insects that might be using your garden ...

Early spring is a time of hope, optimism, and figuring out what to plant in your vegetable garden. As you decide what kind of tomatoes, peppers, and herbs you want to grow, you may want to consider ...