Reduce pesticide use if you see beetles or other garden-friendly bugs, and opt for more natural pest control remedies. Since beetles aren't colony insects, it's unlikely to have more than a few at ...

Gardens are diverse environments that depend on insects and other pests for healthy plant growth. But unwanted pests can ...

Embrace the secret world of garden insects with our complimentary guide, addressing the common concern of keeping bugs out of your garden. Instead of aiming to banish them entirely (a near ...

Are you tired of those pesky critters munching on your plants? It’s time to ditch the harmful chemicals and embrace organic ...

Eliminate pests and garden insects by learning how to attract toads to your garden for insect control. Originally published in 1983. The dog may be “man’s best friend” . . .but if that ...

The UC Master Gardeners of Butte County are part of the University of California Cooperative Extension system, serving our ...

Last week, someone wrote us after reading my article “To Fight the Bugs, You Can Do It Naturally!” and asked if there was a ...