Tough leaves were expected to stop hungry insects, but a new forest study finds silicon offers better protection than ...

Different species of cutworm can cause damage at different parts of the plant.

You spot a tiny hole or a sticky leaf and feel a small twinge of worry—those small signs often mean a pest problem is just ...

When holes suddenly appear in the leaves of outdoor plants, there's concern that this damage may harm the plant. There are many different causes of leaf damage to plants, but we're narrowing our focus ...

A thriving garden is full of life, but not all living organisms are beneficial to plant growth. In addition to butterflies, bees, and earthworms, there are many insects that feed on leaves, stems, ...

Q. How do I know if my plants have thrips? My oranges have strange scars on the rind, but I can’t see any bugs. Thrips are tiny (around 1/20 inch long), slender insects that cause mostly cosmetic ...

Your garden is not only home to pests that can pose a threat to your plants, but also to beneficial insects that can save the greenery.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — With insect farming projected to produce millions of tons of insects in the coming years, Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station researchers offer evidence that the insect ...