Stink bugs damage tomato plants from the inside by draining the plant’s juices. These insects can be hard to spot on the plants because they blend in with leaves, stems, and unripe fruits. Signs of ...

Tomato gardeners know the heartbreak of watching healthy fruit turn spotty, distorted, or sunken seemingly overnight. Learning how to prevent common tomato diseases is an important lesson for home ...

Get rid of vegetation near your home. Stink bugs are attracted to plants with sap and nectar so make sure to keep these food ...

“I have something on my tomato plant that looks kind of like a squash bug, but I don’t think it’s a squash bug. What in the world is it?” — K.D. Odds are you are describing a stink bug. People often ...

Every insect has its claim to fame. Spiders are known for their eight legs, while beetles have hard shells. Other bugs stink – literally. The U.S. and Canada are home to around 260 stink bug species, ...

Q: I had a bumper crop of tomatoes on my fifth-floor balcony this summer, until stink bugs got at them. The damage they do doesn’t show on the outside but makes a hard white spot on the meat of the ...

Diatomaceous earth is a natural pest control agent used to control various insects. Experts agree it is somewhat effective against stink bugs, but not the best option. Instead, prevention and ...