The arrival of monsoon season marks a predictable pattern across households: windows get sealed, fans whir constantly, and ...

"This is such a helpful and informative share!" Gardener shares simple method to keep pesky bugs out of backyard plants: 'Love this natural approach' first appeared on The Cool Down.

New Jersey is reminding residents why mosquito populations must be controlled and the risk of disease from bites.

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 ...

Professor Ji Ma from China Agricultural University and his colleagues have provided insights into this issue through a review paper that ...

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

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 ...

Dragging the weighted black bait box out from the brush with his boots, Ryan Campbell wiped a few beads of sweat from his ...

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

Chicago has developed a reputation as one of America’s rattiest cities, with one pest control company ranking it first for ...

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

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 ...