Texas is home to nearly 30,000 species of insects, nearly a third of all in the nation. While most bugs are harmless, some ...

FLIES are a common pest found in the summer months and they tend to constantly try and sneak into our homes. While they may not be harmful, they certainly are annoying, but there’s a simple ...

One of the most enjoyable benefits of gardening is spending time outdoors. Braving inclement weather, getting covered in mud ...

Inside a large aquarium, a ten-inch-deep mass of caramel-brown maggots eats and eats and eats. While the army of black ...

Learn how to safely identify and manage hornet nests in your yard to avoid stings, allergic reactions, and keep your outdoor space safe for everyone.

Many plants in Texas landscapes are suitable hosts for aphids, including bedding plants, ash, barberry, boxelder, crape myrtle, jasmine, flowering almond, gardenia, hibiscus, hydrangea, mountain ash, ...

Don’t play with poo — unless you’re a dung beetle. Then, by all means! This insect plays with animal excrement (*shudder*), ...

As the world marks the International Day of Plant Health, African countries have come together to discuss environmentally friendly ways to protect fruit and vegetable harvests from insect pests.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture said May 11 that it is suspending imports of livestock through Mexico because of New World Screwworm threats.

Gnats thrive in spring, attracted by warmth, moisture and overripe fruits and vegetables. Here's how to get rid of gnats ...

Black flies are very tiny, blood-sucking flies in the insect family Simuliidae. Contrary to their name, black flies may be ...

Deter flies from coming into your home with this cheap supermarket buy. It's easy to use and gets the job done ...