DEAR JOAN: I found an Indian walking stick on my garage door this morning. I have seen some in Australia and Costa Rica, but never in California. I have lots of ivy in my front yard. Should I be ...

Q. I have a lot of stick insects in my yard. They are devouring my day lilies, alstroemeria, roses and other ornamentals but have not yet invaded my vegetable gardens. I sprayed the damaged plants ...

DEAR JOAN: A few days ago, I came upon a very unusual insect on our back screen door. I have lived in the Bay Area my whole life of 71 years, have spent considerable time in the outdoors, but never ...

Q. Are Indian walking sticks considered pests in the garden? - Rhonda Kohler, San Luis Obispo A. The ultimate expert in camouflage, the Indian walking stick exhibits crypsis — the ability to change ...