Many houseplants enjoy time outdoors during summer. However, it’s a tough world out there and more than a few plants develop insect or mite infestations while they are basking in ...

While many rush to buy expensive pesticides, agricultural scientists say the solution could be hiding in your bathroom ...

With care and attention, you can carry your tropical plants through the colder months, minimizing problems while they're ...

From amphibians that control mosquitoes to insects that aid in decomposition, who knew there were helpful tenants taking up ...

This foliage plant is the Philodendron Xanadu (Thaumatophyllum xanadu). A member of the Araceae family, it was once popular ...

Tapioca farmers in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Puducherry are celebrating restored harvests two years after scientists deployed a ...

Swamp mallow attracts beauty, pollinators, and hidden visitors. Its vibrant flowers thrive, but certain pests may be silently ...

Second, when I replaced the plants, I chose a wide variety of native species. Later, I found out that having a variety of plants creates an excellent buffet for birds, butterflies, bees, and others, ...

As I mentioned in my previous column, “Popular hibiscus has lots of enemies” in the Sept. 30, Marco Eagle (available at marconews.com), many pests can feed on hibiscus making this a very high ...

Unwanted bugs may try to get into your homes as cold weather moves in this fall. Ohio State University experts say the southwest part of Ohio is especially at risk of home invasions.You may see a ...

Boxelder bugs are one of several insects, including stink bugs, that invade Ohio homes in the fall to seek shelter for winter. These bugs are dark colored with red stripes and named after the female ...