Gardening is all about balance, but pests like aphids, beetles, mites, and flies can really test your patience. You don’t ...

You should have applied the most important insect spray of the year — dormant oil sprays — during the winter. Why then? Because that’s when insects susceptible to these sprays are most vulnerable. Why ...

There are nearly 1 million known insect species on Earth, and just 2% of these insects are harmful to plants, animals or humans. Managing insects in the vegetable garden and home landscape requires an ...

Wasps are some of the more dangerous stinging insects because they can sting repeatedly, potentially leading to a severe allergic reaction. If you find wasp nests or notice wasp activity in or around ...

The world’s deadliest animal isn’t a shark, venomous snake, or human (although we rank a close second)—it’s the mosquito. As a carrier for viral diseases like Zika, dengue, West Nile, and more, ...

As I mentioned in my last column about hibiscus, many pests can feed on hibiscus making this a very high maintenance choice ...

Tired of fighting insects and lizards at home? Some old school hacks may come to your rescue. From kitchen cupboard tricks to ...

Pruning a tomato plant is necessary, but there's no need to toss those stems and leaves. They may be useful as part of your garden pest control strategy.

For most people, spiders aren’t welcome house guests. If you’ve noticed an increase in the number of spiders inside your home, the best spider repellents can help keep these pests outside where they ...

KENTUCKY (WKYT) - Today’s Good Question is: Your story today about spraying for mosquitoes because of West Nile virus is the source of my question. Does the spray kill only mosquitoes or other insects ...

Baking soda can support tomato plant health by reducing pests, controlling fungal diseases, and adjusting soil pH, but it ...