Very often, seeing unexpected mold inside your home is cause for alarm. It might ruin your food, clothes, walls, carpets, and more. Plus, it can be hazardous to your health. But when it comes to plant ...

Dark-winged fungus gnat larvae are seen in the soil in this file photo. These are common pests that damage plant roots and tend to thrive among potted houseplants. Tomasz Klejdysz Getty ...

Fungus gnats are a common pest among houseplants. These small flies tend to go unnoticed at first, slowly building their populations by laying eggs on the soil of our container plants. Their larvae ...

Starting seeds indoors in winter is a hopeful way to bring a little green into your home when it’s cold outside. It feels good to see those first sprouts, but then you might notice fuzzy white spots ...

It’s a problem University of Kentucky entomologist and assistant professor Jonathan Larson knows well: fungus gnat infestations that seem to get out of control and take over homes this time of year.