A notably large brood of periodical cicadas will emerge from underground in a number of eastern U.S. states this spring.

For a bug repellent that’s safe and effective—and that won’t stink or leave a puddle of oil on your skin—skip the DEET and get a picaridin formula, like Sawyer Products 20% Picaridin ...

MSU suggests making sure your home is secure. If bugs are still getting in, you can caulk around outlet and switch boxes, ...

While some insects are helpful for the local environment, others are invasive species that can wreak havoc on neighborhood ...

When Kristen and Trey Hoegenauer moved from their Richardson home of 20 years to a 7-acre farm in McKinney, they didn’t ...

A chapette is a cover to protect horse-riding boots. This is an insect, a hawthorn shield bug that has wakened up from its overwintering state. It feeds on hazel leaves, which it first covers with a ...

The last time these periodical cicadas emerged from underground was in 2008. Here's when and where to expect them in ...

Brood XIV is one of 15 broods of periodical cicadas that emerge every 13 or 17 years. This year they'll be in states such as ...

Among vegetables, the bugs favor brassicas, which include kale, broccoli, cabbage, collards, and horseradish. Among ...