Although roly poly bugs are rarely a problem, there are times you probably don’t want them around the house or in your garden ...

Leaf litter provides a crucial habitat for overwintering insects like butterflies and bumblebees. A thick layer of leaves can block sunlight and potentially harm your grass. Summer concludes with ...

If you have been reading this column for a while, you probably know that those falling leaves collecting on your lawn and ...

Keeping boxelder bugs out is important because, although harmless, they swarm homes in the fall and leave stains indoors.

Aaron Clark has a small cow-calf operation on a ranch near Wheatland. But what he likes to lasso most are insects, and he's ...

Every fall, gardeners everywhere grab their rakes and leaf blowers to clear their lawns of fallen leaves. It feels tidy, it looks neat, and for many, it has always been the “right” thing to do. But if ...

An analysis of leaf litter breakdown in climatically diverse habitats shows that decomposition by larger invertebrates dominates in hot, dry regions and warmer seasons. Researchers have shown that ...

Raking, blowing, and bagging dead leaves: an essential part of fall yard cleanup, right? Well, as eco-friendly landscaping ...