Insect Pests

A few bugs can ruin your yard. Learn how to identify and control insect pests.

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For information about alternatives to traditional pest control, see and Organic Gardening.

Topics of Interest

• Aphids
• Beetles
• Biological Control for Insect Management
• Broad Mites
• Featured Creatures Collection
• Flower Pest Insects
• Fruit and Nut Pest Insects
• Gall Wasps
• Garden Pest Insects
• Insect Pests in Florida Lawns
• Lawn Insect Pests--Gardening Solutions
• Manage Yard Pests Responsibly
• Mealybugs
• Natural Products for Insect Pest Management
• Palm Pest Insects and Mites
• Snails and Slugs
• Termites
• Terrestrial Slugs of Florida
• Turf & Sod Pests: Insects & Mites
• Turfgrass Pest Insects
• Turfgrass Pest Management
• Vegetable and Field Crop Pests List
• Vegetable Garden Pest Management
• Vegetable Pest Insects

UF/IFAS Videos

• Sod Webworm in Your Florida Lawn