These are six of the worst invasive insects in South Carolina that destroy homes and yards. Here’s how to get rid of them.

Leaf-footed bugs are appearing in gardens across the South, and they’re especially drawn to tomatoes, according to Texas A&M AgriLife.

This stink bug was found on the leaf of a young tomato plant. ibunt Getty Images/iStockphoto The insect has been a significant pest in South Carolina, feeding on a wide variety of plants ...

Because sunflowers tower over the tomato plants, they protect them from ... Plus, sunflowers will trap stink bugs, which are a known enemy of your tomato harvest. Zucchini are a beginner-friendly ...

Stink bugs and leaffooted bugs emerge in spring ... microscopic round worms that are present in the soil and feed on the roots of plants. Affected tomato plants may have reduced growth, lack vigor and ...

The brown marmorated stink bug is a 0.5-0.625-inch shield-shaped insect that uses its piercing mouthparts to suck plant juices from fruits, seed pods and nuts on many plants. Its scientific name ...

They are gross, they can smell, and they seem to pop up out of nowhere. After a long winter, stink bugs are waking up and becoming a headache for many homeowners. These insects are about a quarter ...