You will come across many caterpillars in your garden. Knowing a little about the species and their feeding habits will help you make good decisions about whether to try to control or simply tolerate ...

As I went about my work this past week, I noticed these web masses in our trees and was concerned about the damage this pest inflicts. It seems that a person could take one of the walking trails in ...

Ms. Renkl is a contributing Opinion writer who covers flora, fauna, politics and culture in the American South. NASHVILLE — After all my blue false indigo was killed by a late frost, I went down to ...

I have a ton of little black caterpillars devouring my echinacea. I am afraid they will kill the flower, but I feel bad about trying to kill them all. What should I do? — D.H. Thank you for this ...

Tent caterpillars have been showing up everywhere, with large webs this spring in and around Chester County. Are they dangerous at all, or just unsightly? How do you remove them? Coordinator of Master ...

The invasive spongy moth and its caterpillars can decimate a garden. Here’s how to fight back. By Margaret Roach Until this year, the only spongy moths I had encountered were the winged adults — the ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at [email protected]. I've appreciated and benefited from your gardening advice on many occasions ...

Finding a caterpillar in your garden isn't always a welcome sight, as some can be voracious pests. One of the most common garden caterpillars, that of the cabbage white butterfly, is notorious for ...

Spring has arrived, and my garden is a riot of color and activity. Brilliant yellow flower clusters adorn the Bahama senna (Senna Mexicana var. Chapmanii), and I am hoping to spot some amazing ...