Pests, Weeds & Problems

Dassis grass is an ornamental grass that grows much like love grass. While dassis grass can be a wonderful addition to your landscaping, you might want to get rid of it because you have grown...

Overseeding a lawn is common practice and can be done with some simple materials, a small amount of time and care. It is important to get rid of all weeds in the lawn before overseeding, and...

No one wants rats running around the yard at night, or even during the day. A rodent problem can be difficult to control because rats multiply at an incredible rate. Prevention is key, and the...

Wasps eat other insects and don't bother too much with humans. The only time you really need to worry about killing them is if they have a nest near your home. If you were to disrupt the nest...

Mosquitoes are six-legged flying insects that feed on blood, both from animals and humans. No one wants to deal with these pesky insects. Even though they inject a numbing agent when they bite,...

The first inclination you might have when using electricity to keep deer away is to erect an electric fence. However, state agencies such as the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources note...

A hoard of bugs invading your barbecue can really damage the mood. Commercial insect traps can be expensive and negatively alter the mood themselves, with the repeated crackle of an electric trap,...

Pampas grass is a type of plant that reproduces millions upon millions of seeds without pollination. This large grass can be an annoyance because it can take away from the other visually pleasing...

Tick infestations are a common occurrence in many parts of the United States. They can be a real nuisance, attaching themselves to pets and humans alike. The biggest problem with ticks is that...

Many factors go into determining what to charge for a tree removal. Among them are the type and size of tree, the expected removal time, whether the stump is to be ground up, and the tree's...

Dandelions can be the bane of your landscape because these weeds can get out of control in no time. The seeds of these yellow flowers can travel from your neighbors' houses via the wind and they...

Mold thrives in areas of grass that receive lots of water and not enough sunlight. Mold comes in many different varieties and colors. The first step to getting rid of mold in grass it to create an...

Poison sumac trees grow only in wet areas, such as along riverbanks and in marshes and wetlands, and are not usually found in yards, gardens, or play areas. However, if you do have poison sumac...

A sure fire way of getting rid of honey bees that have taken up residence in our near your home.

In fertile areas where vegetation grows abundantly, gardens and landscapes are easily vulnerable to weeds. Weeds are wild plants that grow in unwanted places, producing seeds and spreading rapidly...

Homeowners often have to deal with crabgrass. This weed is a common one in lawns and may not be easy to get rid of once it is established. The best thing a homeowner can do is to stop crabgrass...

Tree stumps can be eyesores and obstacles on an otherwise attractive, well-maintained piece of property. Grinding, burning, digging or chopping out tree stumps are all somewhat effective, but...

The signs of stress or disease in pine trees will often go unnoticed for a time. When a pine tree starts losing needles, it is in serious stress. The stress can have environmental causes or may be...

Penny wasps are considered helpful insects because they prey on harmful pests. But these wasps can become a problem when they colonize near a home and begin stinging humans. This is not only...

Wood wasps or horntail wasps can be particularly unwanted due to their destructive habits. They are not necessarily overly aggressive insects, but they eat wood and burrow their larvae deep within...

Windmill grass can become a bit of a nuisance if you are trying to plant other flowers, shrubs or even trees in its place. There are a few ways to get rid of it, but they do not always ensure that...

The pin oak, one of the most common ornamental trees in America, commonly suffers from iron chlorosis. Pin oaks thrive in bottomland areas from Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, and Michigan to Kansas...

Clover is a small green weed, with a flower that blooms beginning in the late spring and throughout the summer. It spreads quickly and is often difficult to evict once it has settled into your...

Sometimes you need to kill some unwanted grass that has traveled to an area where it does not belong. You would think that you can use just your average weed killer to kill the grass, or even...

Mange is a painful affliction that is caused by mange mites. These mites are microscopic and so are impossible to see with the naked eye. They come in three basic varieties, red mange, sarcoptic...

Boric acid, which contains borax and boron salts, is generally very effective at killing ants and other insects. It is also used in consumer products that include toothpaste, mouthwash and laundry...

As development increases and encroaches on wildlife habitat, likewise the probability of a human-animal conflict increases. With limited resources, wildlife will adapt to human presence rather...

Paper wasps are predators and help rid a garden and home of pests. When wasps build their nests too close to a home, though, it can lead to stings. These are not only painful but potentially...

There are numerous approaches to pest management that do not require chemical controls such as pesticides to rid crops of infestation, but instead, focus on preventing the initial infestation. The...

Nematodes are microscopic worms that in some forms actually benefit plant life, but in others they burrow into the roots and destroy the plant. For the fig tree, the latter is the case. Rootknot...

Insects and rodents can be a big problem for some homes and it doesn't seem to matter how clean the home is. Some areas just simply attract them because of the dampness, the warmth, the lack of...

Termites can be a big problem for homes, and they get everywhere. Once they are in a home, they are very difficult to remove. Diatomaceous earth, or DE, is an all-natural product that can be used...

This insecticide is safe to use around children and pets. It is environmentally safe in comparison to harsh, chemical methods of getting rid of pest. 75% of the ingredients are natural. This...

Ack! Have you had it up to HERE with those neighborhood feral cats that use your yard as their personal litter box? Here are some ideas to keep feral cats out of the yard.

Burning poison oak is not recommended due to the effects on the environment and surrounding people. Those who are allergic to poison oak can be affected by the smoke, causing greater health risks...

Stone ground covers are a popular landscaping choice. Homeowners use them in small beds and around the perimeter of the house as mulch, to lay informal pathways, and sometimes to cover large...

Corn gluten meal can be used a natural, organic herbicide by preventing sprouting seeds from rooting. It's important to note that this is a pre-emergent herbicide, so it won't kill weeds or...

Gall wasps won't directly kill a lemon tree, but they can weaken it and make it less productive over time. Their galls look like large seed pods, or cancerous growths on your tree. The wasps lay...

Cotton maple scale, Pulvinaria innumerabilis, results from an insect that commonly attacks red maples. Scale pest problems can be quickly spotted by the white, cottony egg sacs lining the...

Voles, also commonly referred to as field mice, are ground-dwelling rodents that inhabit every continent except for Australia and Antarctica. Voles can create extensive damage in agricultural...

Ladybugs are harmless creatures designed to eat and eliminate all aphids within their vicinity. But if you don't like the little red bugs around your home or garden, there are a few easy steps you...

Though many people fear snakes, they are extremely beneficial creatures. Snakes help to manage the populations of many pest animals, including rats, mice, moles and insects. Though most snakes...

Since carpenter bees can burrow into the wood around your home and cause damage, you will want to find a way to control them. Make a carpenter bee chamber; a container that you use to catch and...

Whether you live in the country or in the middle of the city, flies can be a big problem. These troublesome insects are more than annoying - they are dangerous as well. In fact flies carry many...

From as early as the first century, creeping charlie has been regarded as an edible plant with several medicinal qualities. It has a nasty tendency to take over gardens, lawns, and flower beds. It...

If you've noticed a charcoal-gray or black moldy coating on the leaves, needles, branches or fruits of your plants, they may be infected with a fungus known as sooty mold. While sooty mold rarely...

Pests in any form are unsightly, unsanitary and unwelcome in our homes. Ants can be particularly frustrating and amazingly these itty bitty creatures have the ability to make even a grown man's...

Geckos are small tropical lizards about 4 inches in length. In warmer climates, geckos are often found in homes. They range in color from gray to green. They are able to scale vertical walls...

Although carpenter bumble bees do not always pose a threat, they can sometimes end up in places where they are not wanted. There are homemade ways to deal with a carpenter bumble bee problem...

There are several types of thistle that are commonly called star thistle. Many of these are not native to the U.S. such as the yellow star thistle, Canada thistle, bull thistle, Italian thistle...