Q: Our rose leaves suddenly began to turn brown (see reader's photo). Any idea what is happening? A: The damage is actually caused by the larvae of a sawfly insect. They are commonly called rose slugs ...

CORVALLIS – You look around the garden and see aphids suck the life out of your rose buds, flea beetles chomp on the cauliflower and cabbage butterflies lay eggs that will turn into voracious ...

Backyard Farmer will give some insect identification tips and more This week on Backyard Farmer we get some insect identification tips and hear about a young boy’s passion for gardening. In addition ...

The June bug is also called the May beetle or June beetle. There are over 100 species of June bugs, and all of them start their lives as white grubs once they hatch from their eggs. These grubs can ...

Gardeners can protect their plants from common pests like aphids, whiteflies, and caterpillars using natural methods. Instead of harsh chemicals, opt for water sprays, neem oil, and encouraging ...

Insects today are causing unprecedented levels of damage to plants, even as insect numbers decline, according to new research led by University of Wyoming scientists. The first-of-its-kind study ...