Soil mites are tiny, smaller than pinhead-size white arachnids that you might find in your soil or compost bin. They are so small that they are hard to identify with the naked eye; they appear ...

Warm weather often means the emergence of pests —even on our houseplants. Summer is a crucial time to examine your indoor ...

If you have houseplants, you've probably noticed small white specks in the potting mix. Here's what they are, and how to know if they're cause for concern.

Considered beneficial insects because they feed on ants and other small prey, they do not need to be controlled. They are an interesting curiosity to watch build their traps and catch their victims.

A: The small white insects on crape myrtle bark is crape myrtle bark scale. Imidacloprid is one of the systemic insecticides that controls the insect, but it works best when applied in spring.

Bugs in soil key to decomposition. Wednesday, 4 August 2010 Anna Salleh ABC. The latest research is turning the received wisdom about decomposition on its head (Source: luminis/iStockphoto) ...

Antlions or doodlebugs (Myrmeleon immaculatus) are tiny insect larvae that dig funnel-shaped pits in sandy soil in areas protected from wind and direct rainfall. If you have a sharp eye, you can ...

Bugs in the soil are more important than those in our gut in determining how fast we will decompose once we're buried, say experts. This is one of the most surprising findings to come out of a new ...