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Cucumber plants are fairly vulnerable to a wide variety of garden pests. And in order to protect your harvests, you can explore two options. The first is to reach for chemical pesticides at the first ...

Despite the frigid temperatures and white blankets we experienced in central Ohio, plants and insects are expected to survive ...

Just like us, insects spend their winters in different locations. Unlike us, they spend their winters in different stages of development. Some may overwinter as adults, others in their immature stage ...

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Plants inside our homes can become infested with pests just like plants outside in our yards, especially this time of the year when many tender tropical plants have been brought inside for the winter.

Anyone who spends time in the garden knows the frustration of finding plants nibbled or leaves dotted with bugs. Sometimes, it feels like pests show up out of nowhere, but often, it’s the little ...

Protecting plants from insects doesn't necessarily involve the use of chemicals. Nature already provides some effective ways to keep your garden safe from aphids, flies, and other pests. Try these ...