Insects In & Around The Home

Firefly on Swamp Milkweed
How to Support Fireflies in Your Yard
So many of us are nostalgic about fireflies but don't see them anymore. A few changes in our landscape practices can support their return. Learn More
Insect Friendlier Exterior Lighting
Bug Friendlier Outdoor Lighting
Insects are crucial pollinators, decomposers, and are central to the food web. Instead of looking for ways to kill them, we can prioritize their well-... Learn More
Spring bulbs
March Gardening Tips II
Monthly Proven Tips and Solutions for Granite State Gardeners
Spring bulbs may start appearing earlier than expected if the soil is bare and the temperatures are warmer than usual. Learn More
Praying Mantis
Should I Release Praying Mantis into My Garden?
A Question of the Week
Is it worthwhile to purchase and release praying mantids into the garden? Probably not. Despite being voracious and deadly predators, praying mantids ... Learn More
Sawfly
What is eating my dogwood leaves?
A Question of the Week
A Question of the Week Learn More
Person spraying product
Selecting the appropriate pesticide product for use in the home, yard or garden
How to read and understand a pesticide label
How to read and understand a pesticide label Learn More
Garden
How can I manage pests while minimizing harmful effects on my health and the environment?
A Question of the Week
A Question of the Week Learn More
Asian lady beetle
How can I get rid of Asian ladybugs in my house?
A Question of the Week
A Question of the Week Learn More
yellownecked caterpillars
Q: What are the caterpillars eating the plants in my yard and should I be concerned?
A Question of the Week
A Question of the Week Learn More
ground bee burrows
Should I be concerned about ground nesting bees in my yard?
A Question of the Week
A Question of the Week Learn More