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From droughts to flooding and heat waves, the weather has been tough all across the country recently. Did you know that pests can significantly reduce your garden yield? According to the Connecticut ...

Whether you have an invisible pest terrorizing your garden or have caught some bugs red-handed, you're probably looking for a way to stop them. If organic and easy are two words you'd like to be part ...

One of the first questions new gardeners ask is, “How do I keep bugs out of my garden?” Well, you don’t. Insects have refined senses and many can fly long distances, so keeping insects out of a garden ...

Gardens are diverse environments that depend on insects and other pests for healthy plant growth. But unwanted pests can quickly ruin a garden. We spoke to garden pest control experts to find out the ...

Learn a simple, low-cost pest control trick using an egg carton to help reduce bugs at home. These practical insights make ...

Here's another use for duct tape: bug trap. The June issue of The Family Handyman magazine suggests setting out long strips of it -- sticky side up -- in an infested room. Then you'll have homemade ...

Gardening is a spiritual experience where many people find peace and comfort in the turning of the soil and growing of plants. Or, it is until you find something truly horrid hiding under the dirt, ...

Using orange peels in your garden won't reliably keep pests away—their scent fades quickly, which kills their effectiveness. Experts warn citrus peels might even attract unwanted visitors like slugs ...

In late spring, when Japanese beetle larvae are close to the soil surface, letting wild, bug-eating birds such as robins or bluebirds work over the area can have a lasting impact. This article is part ...

Pest control companies are busy year round. According to local pest control experts, the top pest problems in the Puget Sound area are rats, mice, and sugar ants- also known as odorous house ants. But ...