In the intricate world of insects, few creatures capture the imagination quite like the flatid planthopper waxy nymph. These ...

During the late summer and autumn, the insect is in the adult moth stage. These adults are larger (approximately 1 inch), with black bodies and brightly colored wings.

For this reason, plant development can be used to predict insect emergence in the garden and landscape. The use of plant phenology to predict insect activity is an old practice, with recorded ...

Scrape the scales off manually. If you’re not too squeamish, you can scrape off individual scale insects with a small spoon, wooden popsicle stick or fingernail. Drown them in soapy water, and ...

What comes to mind when you think of beneficial insects in your yard? Observant gardeners will often name one of the ...

Binghamton University scientists review global insect decline research to uncover overlooked causes like war, weather, and ...

The term gnat is a general term for small fly. Black flies and other gnats are attracted to the carbon dioxide in our breath.

Experts report the insect is growing in numbers, and nuisance, across the state, The insect is native to China, India and Vietnam and attacks fruit plants, such as grape vines and apple trees, and ...