Leather jackets are the larvae of the crane fly, which resembles an overgrown mosquito when mature. These larvae have a cylindrical shape with a head that retracts into the thorax. The hungry larvae ...

When cold weather sets in, it’s tempting to assume pest problems go into hibernation along with the garden. Unfortunately, ...

Dragonflies are ideal hunting machines. More than 80 percent of their brain is used for processing visual information, and it is believed that some species can see objects up to 30 feet away and ...

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) combines various methods to control garden pests and diseases, minimizing risks. Cultural controls involve good gardening practices to prevent pest and disease issues.

There’s nothing worse than finding unsightly holes dug into your green, lush lawn. This is especially when you’ve spent all of your time and efforts in making your lawn look amazing for summer. And if ...

A free class, Intelligent Pest Management," will be presented at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Hernando County Cooperative Extension Service, 19490 Oliver St. The program, which will be given by Urban ...