July 16 is World Snake Day, which can be used as a time to recognize the impact one of the most recognizable reptiles on the ...

Do marigolds really deter pests? Experts weigh in on whether marigolds really deter pests and recommend plants that act as natural pest deterrents.

Are you a Philadelphia local concerned about increasing sanitation issues? Here's what to know as the city's pest control ...

Gardeners can use a system called growing degree days to time pest control and planting more effectively. GDD measures heat accumulation to predict when plants and insects reach key stages of ...

Deeply water vegetable gardens and container plants as needed, especially during hot weather. For containers, check soil ...

Before you fill your new raised garden bed, make sure you line the base with hardware cloth, to prevent critters from ...

Key PointsPeppermint oil has pest-repellent properties, but is not long-lasting repellent and can damage plants.Cedarwood oil ...

The U.S. government is preparing to breed billions of flies and drop them from airplanes over Mexico and even southern Texas. It is a big part of the government’s plans for protecting the U.S ...

The US plans to begin breeding billions of flies to fight a pest. Here is how it will work It's part of plans for protecting the U.S. from the New World screwworm fly, which spawns flesh-eating ...

The targeted pest is the flesh-eating larva of the New World Screwworm fly. The U.S. Department of Agriculture plans to ramp up the breeding and distribution of adult male flies — sterilizing ...

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The U.S. government is preparing to breed billions of flies and dump them out of airplanes over Mexico and southern Texas to fight a flesh-eating maggot. That sounds like the ...