Insects are everywhere, crawling across sidewalks, hanging out in our gardens, and even invading our homes. Despite inhabiting nearly every corner of the planet, many of the most common insect species ...

As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...

Timothy Wong is the technical director at MMPC, a top-rated pest control company in New York City specializing in environmentally safe methods and technologies. He has over 20 years of pest control ...

Learning to identify bug bites and stings will help you get the right treatment. We break down the bites of mosquitos, fleas, ...

Comparing bug bite photos isn’t a perfect science, but it may help to give you a clue. To help you play detective, we included pictures of bites and stings from the most common insects you’ll ...

Most people have done it. You see something small and wiggly on a plant, your brain says “bug = bad,” and your hand is already moving to squash it. But a lot of the insects in a normal backyard are ...

Warmer weather leads to an increase in insect activity, with some species seeking shelter and food inside homes. Homeowners can prevent infestations by sealing cracks, maintaining cleanliness and ...

Insect decline is being driven by losses among the locally more common species, according to a new study. The meta-analysis of 923 locations around the world notes two significant trends: 1) the ...

Homeowners choose plants for their properties based on a number of variables. Some may be into growing their own foods, while others desire their gardens to be an awe-inspiring mélange of bright ...

Researchers at iDiv looked at long-term trends of land-based insects, such as beetles, moths, and grasshoppers, and found that decreases in the number of the formerly most common species have ...