Neem oil is a gentle, effective way to keep bugs off your plants. It works against aphids, spider mites, and whiteflies, and ...

Diatomaceous earth is a white powder made from crushed ancient diatom fossils. Its sharp edges damage insect bodies, making it a useful garden pest deterrent.

Deep inside an ant nest, some of the youngest members are primed to die for the group. When infection strikes, these baby ...

Ants in your potted plants can be a nuisance, damaging roots and signaling other pests. This guide offers simple, safe ...

Cool month is ideal for adding bare root deciduous fruit trees, vines, roses and shrubs — and harvesting citrus ...

Insects are everywhere, crawling across sidewalks, hanging out in our gardens, and even invading our homes. Despite ...

When you think of cleaning, tending plants, or combating odors, cinnamon may not come to mind. This spice has more surprising household uses than you think.

From snails to skunks, squirrels to cicadas, most of our neighbors are quiet and seldom interact with us, but they play ...

What has eight eyes and stalks its prey like a cat? It’s not a weird science fiction monster; only a small, frequently ...

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The ants that invaded our house were different from any ants I had ever seen — they were so tiny that they could get into ...

As individuals, driver ants are small and relatively insignificant creatures. But as a colony, they transform into a huge and ...