Don’t confuse them with the similarly-named, unrelated, larger and clear-winged lacewings, which are beneficial predators.

Flowers are a stunning addition to your home garden. Planting a flower garden is fairly easy to do, but homeowners should be ...

IF you’re fed up with flies, ants and spiders inviting themselves into your home, fear not, we’ve got you covered. There’s ...

You may not have considered using houseplants to rid your home of bugs, but some common herbs and other plants can act as ...

Their normal breeding areas are the western provinces of Canada and the western/central areas of North America.

Discover a variety of fast-growing, spreading perennials and learn how to care for them in your garden. Explore tips and ...

Like dill, annual marigolds, especially French marigolds, are often grown as companion plants in food gardens to attract beneficial insects and keep pests at bay. Not only do these plants appeal to ...

Credit: AlpamayoPhoto/Getty Images Part of the mint family, catnip is perfectly safe for lulling cats into submission but contains a compound called nepetalactone that repels insects such as flies, ...

All attract bees, wasps and small butterflies and deserve a place in a native plant or pollinator garden. However, if you only have room for one, clustered mountain mint would be the best choice, ...