Another way to lure beneficial insects to your garden is to incorporate plants they're attracted to. Many of the insects we ...

In this video, you will learn how to make a natural pest control spray for vegetable plants using simple kitchen ingredients. This homemade organic pesticide spray is an easy DIY gardening solution ...

You should have applied the most important insect spray of the year — dormant oil sprays — during the winter. Why then? Because that’s when insects susceptible to these sprays are most vulnerable. Why ...

You can also use cinnamon sticks or ground cinnamon on its own as well. Simply sprinkle the ground along any visible ant ...

Either way, DEET remains the most effective, safe topical mosquito repellent. If you’re headed to a region with a malaria ...

Tired of fighting insects and lizards at home? Some old school hacks may come to your rescue. From kitchen cupboard tricks to ...

There are nearly 1 million known insect species on Earth, and just 2% of these insects are harmful to plants, animals or humans. Managing insects in the vegetable garden and home landscape requires an ...

The world’s deadliest animal isn’t a shark, venomous snake, or human (although we rank a close second)—it’s the mosquito. As a carrier for viral diseases like Zika, dengue, West Nile, and more, ...

As I mentioned in my last column about hibiscus, many pests can feed on hibiscus making this a very high maintenance choice ...

Heavy rains have brought much-needed moisture, and with the rains come the insects. In my garden, potatoes have white flies.

Most homeowners approach lawn care and pest control reactively. A dandelion outbreak triggers a frantic trip to the hardware store. A mosquito-filled backyard barbecue sends them scrambling for ...