Light traps which draw cicadas away from homes have proven effective in managing the insect swarms, with the devices ...

Bees hovering over your lawn are vital pollinators that support your garden and the local ecosystem. Most bees aren't aggressive, so it's best to leave them alone to avoid disturbing their important ...

Does peppermint oil repel bugs? We asked pest pros when this natural solution can help to keep pests at bay and why it’s not a cure-all control method.

You might be surprised by the origin of this ugly growth on plants ...

Cyclospora, which can contaminate raw produce and causes ferocious and long-lasting bouts of diarrheal illness, is making ...

The “little vampire” known as the spotted lanternfly is here to stay. Spotted lanternflies have been feasting on grapevines, maple trees and other plants in Crozet since the summer of 2021, creating a ...

An open house will welcome Lake County students to the Rodman Nature Preserve to educate and award those completing the course of instruction recording their research to identify local waterfowl ...

Northern Virginia residents who are seeing tiny red insects in their yards may be looking at spotted lanternfly nymphs.

Many invasive pests, such as spotted lanternfly, have hitchhiked on plants, luggage, or in container ships and planes to make new homes here in the U.S. Unfortunately, because they have no natural ...

Mysterious holes in your leaves got you down? Check out these 7 common culprits and stop them before it is too late.

Early summer vegetable garden pests can ruin your harvest. Here’s how to spot common culprits and identify the damage they ...