Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Person holding cockroach with blurred home in background Cohabitating with unwelcome critters is no one's idea of fun. Armed with ...

If you grow houseplants, you probably know that sinking feeling you get when you notice the almost imperceivable movement of a dot, fine webbing between a leaf and its stem, or a leaf that just looks ...

Tired of watching lizards run across your walls and ceilings every day? Well, here’s a natural and green solution to help you ...

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

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (TENNESSEE VALLEY LIVING) - Winter can bring on a lot of issues for homeowners, and as colder weather approaches, it’s important to know who to reach out to when issues arise. Wayne’s ...

If you live somewhere with a lot of mosquitos flying around, chances are you've heard of (or at least smelled) citronella. A variety of geranium, citronella (Cymbopogon nardus), is known for its sharp ...

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 ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

At N.C. State Extension we teach and encourage the practice of Integrated Pest Management in horticulture. As the name suggests, Integrated Pest Management is a pest control practice that integrates ...