Pests, Weeds & Problems

Don't you hate spiders creeping into your house. You probably hate killing them to for one reason or another. this article will give you tips and tricks for keeping the spiders outside.

Caterpillars can be very destructive to garden plants. They have ferocious appetites. Caterpillars can disfigure and kill your plants. If you hate to use harsh chemical pesticides to control your...

There in your garden or your back yard, possibly hundreds to thousands of little white flies make nests under leaves. White powdery looking web like nests. There persistence, so if you're going to...

Butterfly bushes get their name from their uncanny ability to attract butterflies, which makes them a staple in most gardens. These perennial bushes are beautiful but also a nuisance at times...

Moles are one of the most common nuisance pests handled by exterminators around the world. Small, insect-eating rodents of the Talpidae family, moles live underground and burrow under lawns and...

Fleas and chiggers are tiny insects that feed on birds, small animals and humans. Chiggers are microscopic and feed on tissue, whereas fleas can be seen with the naked eye and suck their host's...

When colonies of ants move into your house or garden, they can be hard to get rid of. Ants breed at astronomical rates and divide up to start new colonies if one becomes too large. Poison sprays...

Buzzing insects flying around your ears in the backyard is annoying. Whether reading the paper and suddenly being assaulted by flies, lanced by mosquitoes under a starry night or smacked in the...

Lichen are non-flowering fungus-like organisms that grow naturally on trees. They are generally harmless, but many gardeners have noticed their presence on delicate fruit and ornamental trees...

Weed killers are designed to be poisonous to plants and, unfortunately, the same chemicals that make them deadly to unwanted weeds can also put pets in danger. You can keep your cat safe from...

Landscape fabric can help you maintain a healthy, weed-free garden. Landscape fabric is a porous, rot-resistant material that allows air and water to reach plants, but keeps weeds from sprouting....

Termites live in colonies that are classified by caste. Each colony has a king, queen, soldiers and workers. They are voracious eaters, and their main source of food is wood, which makes a tree a...

Ridding an area of Canada geese may at first seem fairly straightforward. However, running at a group of geese while waving your arms will only urge the birds to move on temporarily. Soon, they...

Birds are beautiful and beneficial to the ecosystem. They eat insects, including mosquitoes, and fertilize the soil. Occasionally, birds will flock to a particular place and become a nuisance....

A pest problem can be overwhelming. You must deal with it as soon as it arises to prevent damage to your home and the spread of disease. While there are home remedies for many types of...

All Points North, an educational online magazine run by Plattsburgh State University College scholars, states that caterpillars can present a problem for trees. The fuzzy creatures feed on the...

Hosta plants, also known as plantain lily or funkia, are popular garden plants. They come in wide variety of colors and shapes, and are hardy and easy to grow. Hosta are a member of the Liliaceae...

The hosta plant is a type of flowering perennial native to Asia and is now grown throughout North America for ornamental purposes. The plant is relatively hardy, but can sometimes fall prey to...

There are seven species of North American moles, the great majority of which live east of the Rocky Mountains. The average, total length of an adult mole usually ranges between 6 5/8 and 7 inches....

Mealybugs are small insects that routinely attack and kill plants of all types and species. They are between one to three millimeters in length, and can ingest nearly any part of a plant, from the...

Smalls ants aren't quite the nuisance that fire ants and similar aggressive species are, but they can still cause a number of problems. No one likes to see a line of ants across their kitchen...

Moles are common mammals that use their claws to dig underground, where they hunt for snails and worms to feed on. Although they are rarely seen, you'll know a mole has found his way into your...

Many people are becoming increasingly aware of the dangers of using chemicals in their homes, and are trying to find less dangerous alternatives. Pest control products often contain some very...

Wild violets (Viola papilionacea) are a native North America wildflower and are often considered a weed in landscaping. The leaves of the wild violet are heart-shaped and connect to small flowers....

Ants can be a real problem. A few ants may enter your home and find a few crumbs. This leads them to tell their friends, and before you know it you have an infestation. You can hire an...

Ants are one of the most common insects on Earth. Ants are known for their predator and scavenger characteristics. Although it may be pleasant to think of a world without these tiny critters, ants...

There are many different species of outdoor cockroach. Most outdoor cockroaches can fly and range in size from 3 to 8 cm. The good news is that most outdoor cockroaches prefer to live outdoors and...

In May, they will come. One day you notice brown spots where your lawn is dying. Spread the blades of dying grass and you will find a skittering insect. Be quick because they are quick. They are...

Anyone who has ever tried to eradicate a blackberry patch knows what a prickly and tenacious opponent this shrub can be. One of the biggest problems is that while the canes of the blackberry plant...

Black ants can ruin your lawn with their mounds, or come into your home in search of food. Finding ways to get rid of these pests, without using chemicals that can harm your pets and family, is...

Native flowers are a smart choice for gardeners. Native plants are well-adapted to climate conditions, requiring little maintenance, and fertilizing is often unnecessary. When native flowers are...

Moss is a very successful primitive plant species that has existed since before the dinosaurs. Moss spores travel by wind or water to colonize bare patch of ground in shady, moist areas. In...

Spider mites are tiny, but their effect on a plant is dramatic. These minuscule bugs (less than half a millimeter long) feed on the nutrients inside of plant cells and can infest a plant before...

The removal of moss from a roof can be a relatively easy task. The market is flooded with products that promise to remove the moss but these items can be toxic and cause damage. Simple home...

Zucchini tends to be prone to damage by insects, as many garden pests love to feed on this vegetable. While there are retail and chemically-based products available to kill and repel insects,...

A swallow's nest in spring can be a wonderful sight with its cute baby birds all tweeting loudly for their mother to come and feed them. Unfortunately, though, too many of these nests are built in...

While bats reduce the insect population, some people are not fond of them. If you're afraid to enjoy an evening on your front porch because bats are living under the roof, there are ways to get...

The sand wasp (Bembix Speciosis) is a large, black- and yellow-striped variety of wasp that makes its home in loose sand. It builds a narrow, shallow burrow in the sand, at the bottom of which it...

Most gardeners love to raise tomatoes and peppers in their home gardens. There is not much better than a fresh slice of tomato on a hot summer day. Many people enjoy making a spicy salsa out of...

Opossums are often reviled because of their unusual appearance, although can present a hazard to smaller pets and plants. While they do not often carry rabies, they will also not hesitate to make...

Insecticides are chemicals used to control or kill disease-carrying insects. They are classified in several ways, such as by their chemistry, toxicological action or method of penetration. The two...

Oregon's wet and warm winters create an ideal environment for the growth of moss. Moss is a primitive, nonvascular plant with reproductive spores and simple, shallow, thin root structures. The...

Birds can become pests when they live or eat near your home patio or porch. If there are trees on your lawn or food sources within the area, birds will be nearby. You may not be able to--or want...

Chinch bugs are small insects that feed primarily off of St. Augustine grasses. These bugs multiply quickly, and can easily infest a lawn in a short period of time, as up to 500 eggs can be laid...

The potato plant, like most food plants, has to contend with harmful insects that can destroy the crop. Several types of bugs can harm the potato, including potato tuberworms, leafhoppers, and...

Home remedies for roof moss removal includes brushing or washing the existing moss away and creating a future roof environment that discourages moss growth. As organic debris collect on a roof,...

Kill moss on trees by removing the existing tree moss and creating a sunny, dry environment on the bark of the tree to prevent future moss growth. Tree moss can form on tree species with deeply...

People see black droppings and a tomato hornworm on their plant, and are often puzzled to how it got there. The nature of the culprit is elusive and normally is not seen depositing eggs.

Poison ivy is a vine that contains powerful toxins designed to drive away herbivorous creatures to ensure the plant's longevity. These toxins are contained in oils that permeate every part of the...

If you notice brown spots where your lawn is dying, spread the blades of grass and look for a skittering insect. They are chinch bugs, and they will kill your lawn.