2+ hour, 33+ min ago  (525+ words) A HANDY hack can banish spiders from your home and leave your space smelling sweet and fresh in the process. And with a recent "explosion" in false widow bites across the UK, there's no better time to try it out....

19+ hour, 26+ min ago  (915+ words) You may have heard that dryer sheets contain ingredients that could deter deer from your garden, but it's a little more complicated than that. Deer are among the most majestic types of wildlife that can show up in gardens. They…...

4+ day, 19+ hour ago  (313+ words) PASCO, Wash. - The Washington State Department of Agriculture is requesting residents living in areas of concern to allow crews to treat private lawns as part of a multi-year effort to eradicate the Japanese beetle. Half of Sun Willows Golf Course…...

5+ hour, 43+ min ago  (356+ words) Spring marks the beginning of breeding season for many rats, meaning you're likely to spot more of these unwanted visitors around your garden and potentially your home. The mere idea of rats gaining entry to your property is enough to…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (297+ words) Castor oil is most famous for its ability to drive away burrowing animals. It doesn't kill them; it simply coats their food source (earthworms and grubs) and irritates their skin, forcing them to relocate. The Recipe: Mix two parts castor…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (86+ words) What combinations have worked best, or which plants deserve a spot in the next planting plan? Share thoughts, ideas, or even unexpected successes in the comments'there is always another clever strategy waiting to grow. The Best Companion Plants for Natural…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (89+ words) What combinations would you try in your own backyard to encourage beneficial insects and repel pests naturally? Share your favorite pairings, successes, or even funny failures in the comments'gardening is always better when ideas grow together. Which Plant Pairings Naturally…...

5+ day, 20+ hour ago  (1061+ words) Most gardeners reach for the spray bottle the moment they spot a pest. But that reflex may be doing more harm than good, including to the very garden they are trying to protect. Pesticides are a short-term fix with long-term…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (1267+ words) When pests show up, panic sets in. Whether it's an army of ants in the kitchen or a critter scratching in the walls, you want a solution that works " and works quickly. Orkin pest control has been a household pest…...

18+ hour, 12+ min ago  (224+ words) By Schyler Thibodeaux, LSU Ag Center, Assistant Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent Aphids are soft-bodied insects with a characteristic pear-shaped body. Just as all other insects do, they have six legs. They come in a variety of forms (winged or…...