Flea beetles can wreak havoc in the garden. These insects are recognized by their tiny, shiny bodies that are about the size of a sesame seed. They are typically black, bronze, or a dark metallic blue ...

Gardening season is underway, and you may have questions. To ask one, simply go to the OSU Extension website, type it in and include the county where you live. A photo is very helpful. Q: I’ve ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Swamp milkweed can help provided a habitat for beneficial insects. There are nearly 1 million known insect species on Earth, and ...

Many vegetable bugs are fairly straightforward to control, but others are downright challenging. Flea beetles fall into the latter category. When I was doing the research for my new book “The ...

These pests can ruin your vegetable garden. Flea beetles can wreak havoc in the garden. These insects are recognized by their tiny, shiny bodies that are about the size of a sesame seed. They are ...

CORVALLIS – You look around the garden and see aphids suck the life out of your rose buds, flea beetles chomp on the cauliflower and cabbage butterflies lay eggs that will turn into voracious ...

A: Insects are a big challenge for certain plants in the vegetable garden. In this case, flea beetles are the culprits. These little black insects will jump away rapidly when you disturb them. Thus, ...

Question: The leaves of my eggplant are covered with tiny holes. I would like to keep my garden organic, if possible. Do you have any ideas on what the cause may be and how to control the damage?

Gardening doesn’t have to feel like a battle against every creepy crawly that crosses your backyard. Imagine walking into a ...

Sunshine and warmer temperatures are coaxing insect pests out of their overwintering spots and encouraging them to take up residence in lawns and gardens. These pesky insects prefer lush, green ...

Do you know why the vegetable band sounded a little off at the concert the other night? They were missing a beet. On any given summer evening, you can usually find me in one of two places. I’m either ...

When horseradish flea beetles feed on their host plants, they take up not only nutrients but also mustard oil glucosides, the characteristic defense compounds of horseradish and other brassicaceous ...