Hummingbirds bring vibrant life to any garden, but they also attract a range of predators and pests that can threaten their ...

Mosquitoes are not a welcome visitor to the backyard, and you may be looking for ways to keep them out. This easy-to-grow ...

Discover the incredible benefits of introducing beneficial insects into your garden to help control harmful pests! In this video, we'll explore how to put good bugs back in the garden to naturally eat ...

The UC Master Gardeners of Butte County are part of the University of California Cooperative Extension system, serving our ...

"Had a garden visitor this evening ... now I'm missing the tops of my swiss chard and beets ... but I'm ok with it to be able ...

After the bumblebee exits the flower, it begins to binge eat on other closed gentians. By his gluttony he benefits the closed ...

Many common flowering plants that grow on roadsides and fields are more beneficial than you might think. One of these plants ...

Lanternflies generate liquid "honeydew" (poop) that translates into a black mold on plants and surfaces, especially in the ...

As far as I know, the scent of blood does not discourage lizards from their residency in your yard. It might actually have ...

Key Points Plants like marigolds and basil help repel pests but can't do it alone.Pair them with row covers, crop rotation, and beneficial bugs for best results.Their impact depends on pest type, ...

Ladybugs and ground beetles eat grubs and other pests, and thrive when your garden stays organic and pesticide-free.

Introducing beneficial insects such as ladybugs, lacewings, and praying mantises can help manage pest populations naturally. These predators feed on aphids, mites, and other harmful pests and can be ...