Stink bugs get an understandably bad rap, thanks to their smelly defense mechanism. Here's how to identify the harmful ones ...

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 ...

CORVALLIS — Freshly planted and carefully tended, vegetable gardens can quickly become a magnet for trouble. Problems seem to spring up overnight. Weeds, for instance, can overtake a garden in days.

Not all garden bugs are pests, some are vital helpers that pollinate plants or control harmful insects, making your garden healthier and more balanced. While technically not insects, Argiope orb ...

Through pollination and feeding on all parts of plants, insects influence which plants thrive, which struggle, and even ...

Indian Runner ducks excel at pest control. Do ducks eat bugs? Learn how to put your web-footed friends to work in your garden while keeping your plants safe. This article is also in audio form for ...

The findings reveal that insects developed modern patterns of herbivory long before flowering plants flourished, upending a long-held hypothesis Jack Tamisiea Paleontologist Conrad Labandeira, the ...