Clumsy, large and, perhaps, mysterious beetles are once again active in Michigan: the June bug. "The term May or June beetles ...

Warm weather often means the emergence of pests —even on our houseplants. Summer is a crucial time to examine your indoor ...

The Japanese beetle is native to Japan and an invasive species in the U.S. They have metallic green bodies and brown wings. Similar to June bugs, they develop underground and eat plants, granting them ...

This summer has been a good year for viewing lightning bugs or fireflies because of several weather conditions. Here's what ...

The black-and-white nymphs may be crawling all over your flower beds. You're skirting (or smashing) the red-and-black ...

Once mostly confined to the Pacific Northwest, the Western Conifer Seed Bug (Leptoglossus occidentalis) has worked its way ...

This spring, our Master Gardeners have experienced a huge influx in the number of phone calls and office visits, not only on the sap-excreting aphid, but also other leaf-eating insects, such as ...

Butterworts and sundews attract insects with glistening leaves, then secrete an adhesive to trap them in place. Bladderworts work similarly to Venus flytraps.

Some of the most unique living things in the world — plants that supplement the nutrients they get from sunlight by digesting ants, flies and spiders — are only found in a small part of North ...