If you garden without pesticides, one of the best ways to manage pests is by keeping your plants healthy and encouraging ...

The term gnat is a general term for small fly. Black flies and other gnats are attracted to the carbon dioxide in our breath.

Nature fans participated in a “BioBlitz” at Alum Rock Park in San Jose, where they found and identified multiple species.

Aphids are small black flies that suck the sap from your plants, and if your garden is infested with them, here are five ...

ticks and other disease-carrying insects. But which of the two is more effective? Do they last as long? And are they equally ...

Binghamton University scientists review global insect decline research to uncover overlooked causes like war, weather, and ...

MetroParks of Butler County was founded 70 years ago this June. The agency is marking the occasion by celebrating ongoing ...

People tend to lump June bugs, green June beetles, and Japanese beetles together as "white grubs", but they are three different insects. What do June bugs look like?

Most insects do smell, and they produce scents for a variety of reasons. One is self-defense, says Jason Dombroskie, an entomologist at Cornell University in New York.

Experts say informed action can be the difference between a simple, itchy nuisance and a major medical emergency ...

Here is a list of plants that are the most irresistible to unwanted pests, plus a few expert tips for protecting pest-prone plants in your garden. Roses can be prone to a number of different pests, ...

Insect and spider bites can occur almost unnoticed, or they can be painful. Learn more about the symptoms and when to seek help here. ... Many different insects can bite humans.