Summer is the “time of the garden,” when flowers are riotously blooming and fruit and vegetables are ripening. However, you may find you’re not the only one enjoying the fruits of your labors. In ...

Kissing bugs are nocturnal insects that can bite humans and animals, often when people are asleep. Their nickname is descriptive since they’re known for biting near the mouth or eyes, areas where skin ...

Here in the Midwest, we only have a limited stretch of time to get outside and enjoy our lawn. At Ryan Lawn & Tree they know how important that time is, making memories with family and friends.

If you're a gardener (even someone just getting their feet wet), you know what it's like trying to manage insects, diseases and weeds in the garden. Once the season really starts going, we always have ...

Many of the questions coming into the Extension Office this summer are about insect pest identification and control. There are many beneficial and harmless insects out there to be mindful of and ...

Most garden insects are harmless or even beneficial to your plants. The beneficial ones are important in pollination and preying on harmful insects, so their presence is important. You wouldn't want ...

CORVALLIS – You look around the garden and see aphids suck the life out of your rose buds, flea beetles chomp on the cauliflower and cabbage butterflies lay eggs that will turn into voracious ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... In late August, there is a vast assortment of insect action in our gardens, and it is worth a listen and a watch to see what is happening. The cicadas are ...

A new study identifies key patterns and factors influencing insect pest establishment and detection across the U.S. and suggests public surveillance awareness and involvement is a critical component ...