Listen to Crickets for Clues About Your Environment
July 9, 2018“Crickets” is often slang for “boring,” but real crickets tell us a lot about what’s happening through the sounds they do—or don’t—make.
5 Tips for Luring Ladybugs
July 6, 2018Ladybugs are good for gardens, but many gardeners don't know how to keep them around. Here are tips for doing that.
9 Interesting Facts About Wasps
July 6, 2018Wasps are like bees in some ways, but they also eat meat—including insects that are garden menaces. Learn more about the wasp.
Winter Moths: A Pest Worth Watching
July 5, 2018Winter moths are a common pest in much of New England and parts of the Pacific Northwest. Learn how to ID this insect and limit its feeding damage.
Stinging Insects: 3 Ways to Keep Safe During the Summer
June 29, 2018Wasps, hornets and yellow jackets are stinging insects that can build nests near your home. Here’s how to prevent them and deal with them if they appear.
Plant the Best Milkweed Species for Monarch Butterflies & Bees
June 25, 2018A new study finds which types of milkweed most benefit these pollinators as well as the best places in the garden to plant them.
7 Facts You Probably Didn’t Know About the Bumblebee
May 11, 2018The bumblebee doesn’t make honey, its queen overwinters alone, and it pollinates through a most unusual mechanism.
The Crocus Is a Beautiful Way to Help Our Bees in Early Spring
February 20, 2018The onset of spring can be quick, and our bees become active as soon as the weather allows. The crocus helps them while providing us with gorgeous colors.
Leaf-Footed Bugs and How to Manage Them
December 28, 2017Leaf-footed bugs are a southern pest that might be marching northward. Learn how to identify and manage this pest in vegetable gardens and flower beds.
Geranium Budworms: A Troublesome Pest on the March
December 21, 2017Missing flower buds could be a sign of geranium budworms on geraniums, petunias, zinnias, marigolds and other plants. Learn how to ID and manage this pest.
