The lists of plants and food products that are allowed into the United States from abroad change frequently with any new disease outbreak or pest infestation. Check the lists before you go, and follow ...

After taking the time to carefully plant and maintain a yard, it can be devastating to find your hard work undone by unwanted pests. These critters can eat at your plants and cause damage to your yard ...

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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 ...

Plants like marigolds and basil help repel pests but can't do it alone. Pair them with row covers, crop rotation, and beneficial bugs for best results. Their impact depends on pest type, garden setup, ...

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Companion planting with herbs and flowers like rosemary, basil, and marigolds naturally repels common pests while boosting plant health and yield. These plants confuse or deter bugs through strong ...

Overuse of chemical pesticides has driven resistance in agricultural pests, including the adaptable two-spotted spider mite. Researchers have discovered novel elicitor proteins, Tet3 and Tet4, in mite ...

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 ...