Most gardeners reach for the spray bottle the moment they spot a pest. But that reflex may be doing more harm than good, ...

Here’s how to control the flea population in your yard.

Smart plugs can be surprisingly useful outside the house. These four outdoor ideas cover everything from pest control to ...

Owls are nocturnal creatures that we rarely get to see up close, but there is one really good reason to attract them. This is ...

Before you hire an exterminator, try this ant bait that will actually get rid of your ant problem for good.

You won't find wasps intruding on your space if the usual problem areas reek of this essential oil. Its pungent odor effectively repels these pests.

A popular product used by home fruit-tree growers in days past was a spray known as “dormant oil.” Gardeners would apply the ...

It's almost inevitable that a North Texas home will encounter a pest problem at some point. Here are tips for getting unwanted guests out.

A Boise neighbor said she trapped the largest rat she has ever seen in her backyard, and a local pest control expert said he has already responded to multiple Treasure Valley homes this year to remove ...

Firewood makes your home feel warmer long before you strike a match, but it also turns your yard into prime real estate for insects and rodents if you stack it the wrong way. When you keep your logs ...

You work hard to make your backyard inviting, then spend every warm evening slapping at your ankles. The surprise is that one decorative feature, a small water element that looks harmless, can quietly ...

It is caterpillar season and if you love butterflies and are encouraging them in your yard this is an exciting time.