A: The short answer is that these small black bugs in the house that aren’t fruit flies could be a number of different types of insects, from gnats to ants to flies. While gnat bugs are technically a ...

Springtail bugs are some of the most irritating bugs to try and get rid of as they jump and dash when we try to catch them. So how do you get rid of them in your house? Attracted by moisture, these ...

Q: I have damage to quite a few plants in my garden. There are small, discolored and round spots on the leaves. On some plants, they are light tan and other plants, they are dark brown. The centers ...

If you've ever leaned in for a closer look at your houseplant and spotted mysterious white balls dotting the soil, you're not alone. These tiny spheres, typically 2 to 3 millimeters across, often ...

Here’s the thing about winter: while you’re bundling up and sipping hot cocoa, there’s an entire hidden world beneath your ...

Fall gardening might sound serene—crisp air, golden leaves, and the satisfying crunch of soil beneath your boots—but every ...

If your houseplants have been vacationing outdoors for the summer, it is now time to bring them indoors for protection against dipping nighttime temperatures. Insect pests are usually kept in check by ...

“Sometimes the adult psyllids can be very numerous in window screens in late summer or fall. It might be annoying, but these insects are completely harmless to people,” according to the MDC website.

When winter rolls around and snow piles up, many insects head down to a small layer called the subnivium for the season.. This space, between snowpack and soil, shelters small insects, amphibians,and ...