There are so many great things about summer, but it’s also prime insect season. Oftentimes, common summer insects will continue to cause problems into the fall months. While flying insects can be a ...

Grubs are the larvae of scarab beetles, and can damage grasses and lawns by feeing on stems and leaves. Dry, patchy grass with no solution and animals digging in the grass are telltale signs of an ...

If you don't want to welcome predators that can harm your yard, you can introduce certain wasps or nematodes for biocontrol. If you see more than two to four mole crickets per 2-square-foot radius, it ...

Diatomaceous earth is a white powder made from crushed ancient diatom fossils. Its sharp edges damage insect bodies, making ...

If your lawn turns from green to brown faster than it usually does, you may want to check for one annoying insect. Armyworms are known to feed on lawns as well as plants and other vegetables. While ...

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) combines various methods to control garden pests and diseases, minimizing risks. Cultural controls involve good gardening practices to prevent pest and disease issues.

For those who are keen gardeners, having a vibrant, green lawn as the centerpiece is the ultimate aim. Even if you look after it meticulously, getting lawn care just right can sometimes feel like an ...

Over the past few weeks, I’ve had a flood of questions about brown lawns. In most cases, the culprit is simple: drought stress from our hot summer weather. However, lawn-feeding insects and fungal ...

An enemy may have invaded your beautiful, green lawn, leaving it ugly and brown. A wave of fall armyworms (Spodoptera frugiperda) marches through the South every year from the tropical regions around ...