This is the time of year when our latest bug freakout, the spotted lanternfly, reaches peak adulthood and sometimes congregates into masses of Biblical proportions. In case you’re not familiar with ...

Grubs are pesky beetle larvae that live in soil and feed on plant roots, harming your flowers and vegetables. The good news? There are plenty of ways to keep these unwanted garden guests away, from ...

Grubs, the larvae of beetles such as Japanese beetles and June bugs, pose a significant threat to many plants by feeding on their roots while residing in the soil. These pests can wreak havoc on lawns ...

Q: I don’t use pesticides, but I have had lawn grub problems in the past. Is there any natural way to get rid of grubs? A: If you can, plant more flowers, especially with a diversity of species and a ...

Q: I found grubs in my vegetable bed recently. How do I treat them, and how fast do they multiply? A: You may not need to worry about them. Several species of grubs in the scarab family — the group to ...

I was up early one October morning, just after sunrise. I opened the back door to let the dog outside and was shocked by what I saw. The grass was all torn up—like some kind of grass massacre (see ...

It is easy to spot this vole trail coming from a perennial bed that is adjacent to a lawn. Voles will clip back the grass to create easy access and movement. White grubs are root feeders. They range ...