Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Squash bugs harm zucchini and pumpkins by feeding on leaves and fruit, leading to wilting and poor harvests. Control them early ...

A recent Journal of Orthoptera Research article describes two newly identified katydid species endemic to the southern Appalachian Mountains. The study examined the morphology and acoustic behaviors ...

Leaf insects are native to South Asia and Australia, and illegal to import to the U.S. The rare Phylliidae can cost thousands of dollars. These insects naturally blend in with their surroundings, ...

Q. I am noticing numerous small spots appearing on my perennial salvia and veronica, and other plants in my landscape. I am assuming this is a disease because of all the rainfall we have received this ...

A garden bursting with fresh spring leaves looks like a victory parade for nature. Unfortunately, the insect world treats that same parade like an all-you-can-eat buffet. March marks the moment when ...

If you’ve noticed brown or gray insects with large, flat bodies scrambling over your precious zucchini, pumpkins, or squash, you may be dealing with a squash bug problem. These pests feed on most ...