What if you could protect your plants from unwanted insects by simply planting carefully chosen "trap crops" elsewhere in your garden? These sacrificial plants would naturally attract pests and ...

As the weather warms up and spring blooms new life, this also means an emergence of unwanted visitors. While we might have been happy to see the back of winter pests (seeking warmth in our homes!), ...

As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...

As much as we love the return of warm, spring weather, we also loathe the return of many pests that disappear in the colder months. Fortunately, there’s plenty to do now to prevent infestations ...

Springtime brings new growth to plants, which attracts pest insects like aphids and scale. Beneficial insects that prey on these pests become more abundant later in the spring. Gardeners can control ...

Researcher touts hubbard squash as being effective against two species. I had the opportunity to attend my national meeting for county agricultural educators this past week. It was wonderful going ...

It’s been a great spring for gardening, and your new plants are growing like gangbusters. But then it gets hot and dry. You stop visiting your veggies every day; maybe a whole week passes. And then ...

Spring brings warmth and sunshine, and it gives everyone a pleasant reward after a harsh winter. But the season also brings more pests as insects, rats, raccoons, and other critters start bothering ...

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ALBANY, GA (WALB) - Right now the number one spring pest people are dealing with are termites. Pest control experts say spring is the worst time of the year for these bugs that can create a ton of ...

Small flying insects invaded Billings in April. The winged pests have been flying around the city looking for discarded beer bottles and decomposing fruit to feast on. But they aren’t fruit flies. Amy ...