When I spotted a scale insect on a leaf of my Thai lime tree recently, I sighed. It’s only December; sometimes they show up ...

Gardening Safely manage insects on indoor plants The low light, shorter days and dry air of winter stress our houseplants while helping insects thrive. But don't despair if insects have moved in; ...

DENVER — The five main insects that may be bothering your plants are whiteflies, aphids, mealybugs, spider mites and scale. All of these are sucking insects, rather than chewing ones. They're the ...

With some plants having been brought indoors for winter, and holiday plants now being purchased, the risk of insects hitchhiking into our home increases. If an insect is noticed on or near a plant, ...

Its leaves act as snap traps, closing when insects touch sensitive hairs, digesting them, and absorbing nutrients. With modified pitcher leaves filled with liquid, this carnivorous plant lures insects ...

Silverfish are relatively harmless indoor insects, but when they grow in large numbers they can destroy valuable items and become quite a nuisance. For those with allergy issues, silverfish can also ...

My Critter Catcher is a new product design for people who are terrified of bugs. The long-handled gadget traps insects in the house and they can be safely transported and released outdoors. My Critter ...

Here’s something new for real estate agents to boast about in posh neighborhoods: houses with a bigger variety of insects and spiders. Other researchers have linked wealth with greater diversity of a ...