Pests, Weeds & Problems

Spiders can be beneficial. They do eat other insects, but who wants them in their house? Not me! I hate bugs, especially creepy, crawly spiders. There are a few spiders that are dangerous and...

Weeds are unsightly, hard to kill and just plain stubborn most of the time. Weed killer can be expensive and pulling the weeds by hand is hard on the back and knees. Many people do not know this,...

Termites are among the most hated of household pests. They nest in homes, chew through wood and are extremely difficult to remove. In the past, strong chemicals were used to deter and control...

Spider Mites are the bane of any grower. Nicknamed "The Borg", these little arachnids will lay waste to months of hard work in several short days. This guide will show you how to get rid...

There are dozens of different ways to remove a tick, but most of them cause more problems than they solve. Ticks are a pest that carry disease and cause pain for pets and people alike. If you live...

Blackberry plants are a flowerless perennial that produces a large black berry, which may or may not be edible. If left unmanaged, these plants will develop dense trunks and spread exponentially....

What do we do if our garden is invaded by the dreaded subterranean dwellers – gophers, moles, and armadillos? There are methods of eliminating these garden pests, such as using traps or various...

Black spot is a common fungal plant disease that develops from leaf wetness, high humidity and plant overcrowding. Roses are particularly susceptible to this blight, which causes black spots to...

Insects can be quite annoying, especially when you are trying to have a good time and simply enjoy the weather. Bug and insect sprays can sometimes be more annoying than the pests themselves....

Gnats are tiny flying insects that can bite humans or pets. Gnat bites are not harmful to humans and pets, but they do cause itching on the skin. Male gnats often fly in groups when they are ready...

The best way to treat a poison oak rash is to avoid it in the first place. Doing so requires an ability to spot the plant, a commitment to containing its spread and a game plan for protecting...

Peppermint oil is fragrant to humans and is also used in beneficial applications such as a headache remedy. The oil is a natural insect repellent and can be used to detour honey bees away from...

The cliche "don't make a mountain out of a molehill" may apply to many situations in life, but when it comes to getting rid of moles in your yard, it's important to take the problem seriously. Not...

Japanese beetles are a particularly troublesome breed of garden pest, with the ability to eat their way through a garden in only a matter of days if they have sufficient numbers. They swarm...

Mice and rats are scavenger rodents that can often take up residence in humans' homes because of the readily available supply of food scraps. Rats and mice are nuisances that can turn dangerous if...

Mice, unfortunately, have adapted well to living alongside man. They live off the crumbs and refuse humans leave behind, spreading disease and wreaking havoc on your home, your pantry and your...

Pesticides are often necessary in order to keep plants and flowers from being completely destroyed. If the pests bothering your plants include flies, ticks, mosquitoes and aphids, you need to make...

If you are bothered by mosquitoes during the sweltering summer months, you have likely tried dozens of insect repellents. However, some mosquito repellents contain harsh chemicals. If you have...

Bats are harmless flying mammals that are nocturnal. They like to roost in quiet, dark enclosed areas like wooden bridges, barns, dead trees and attics. You can make an indoor area less habitable...

Using poison or traps to kill mice can be dangerous for your pets or children. If you are an animal lover, you may not want to use poison or traps because you prefer a friendlier way to reclaim...

Ticks feed off the blood of humans and animals. These insects can cause a host of problems, including Lyme disease. While there are several retail products that repel ticks and other blood-sucking...

Gerber daisies are beautiful flowers that can add an attractive appeal to any garden or home landscape. This makes it important to find a bug repellent that works effectively, without causing...

Keeping your lawn free of insect and animal pests can be difficult, especially if you live in an area with thick vegetation nearby. Getting rid of them often requires the application of pest...

Rodents can be the bane of our existence, especially gardeners. They eat vegetation and, in the case of voles, make unsightly tracks and tunnels. They reproduce at alarming rates and eat a wide...

Garden moles can be hard to get rid of, and can cause damage to your garden by destroying plants and digging tunnels through soil. While there are mole traps designed to kill garden moles, it is...

Moles are a common pest in gardens and lawns. They are a vermin that can be difficult to remove if they have a well-established habitat on your property. Many techniques, devices and chemicals...

Dormant oil is a substance trusted by many gardeners as an organic method of controlling the pests that can ruin a garden. It is simple, inexpensive and easy to apply without worrying about the...

Whether you have pesky insects in your garden, or the little pests are invading your home, there are many natural methods you can use to repel most troublesome insects. If you have children or...

Peppermint has a strong smell that many pests find irritating. The oil from this plant can be used to deter both insect and animal pests from the home. Many people enjoy the scent and have used...

Using chemicals for mosquito control can have a bad effect on our health, our pets and our environment when used heavily or long term. Why use potentially dangerous chemicals, when there are many...

Getting rid of whiteflies can be a tough job. Whiteflies are know to be spray(pesticide) resistant and can multiply fast. Whiteflies are small, white, mothlike flying insects that are often found...

Those of us who know we are allergy to poison oak, poison ivy and poison sumac take precautions when we go into our yards to work. Such as covering all exposed areas of skin plus wearing safety...

Have you spent valuable time and hard earned money on landscaping or a vegetable garden that was then destroyed by hungry deer? Deer repellent are plentiful in the home and garden store but,...

Do you want to kill aphids naturally? Are they destroying your garden? These little pests come in a bunch of varieties and all these varieties are deadly to your plants. Aphids feed by sucking...

Many homeowners invest a lot of time and money in creating and maintaining a healthy, beautiful lawn and garden. When pests such as insects, deer, rodents, and even neighborhood cats and dogs...

Pest control is billion dollar industry. Undoubtedly, a large percentage of those costs are incurred by people looking to eradicate rats. Prolific in their procreative capacity, female rats give...

Every home has to deal with unwelcome pests from time to time, especially in Summer. However, with more and more pesticides showing negative side effects many consumers are looking for a safe and...

Gardening is a fun and rewarding hobby, but many people are concerned about the effects of using weed killer around the home. Although commercial weed killers are efficient, they can be dangerous...

Poison oak is a deciduous woody plant native to North America. It thrives in all regions of the country, growing as a dense shrub in full sun or climbing vine in shaded area. It is recognizable by...

A Neem Oil pesticide is a natural way to control and kill the bugs trying to devour your garden plants or flowers and it is actually good for the soil. Neem Oil has been used for hundreds of...

Are you sick of getting bitten up by bugs when outside or in the garden? Are you tired of browsing through shelf after shelf of insect repellent that is filled with unnatural and unhealthy...

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), citronella oil has been used for more than 50 years as an insect and animal repellent. It's a safe, nontoxic oil that isn't harmful to...

There are a lot of benefits to keeping your garden organic, especially if you're talking about a vegetable garden. One of them is that you can rest assured in the knowledge that the results of...

Summer’s coming and so are the bugs. Managing natural flea and tick control to protect your pets can be fast and easy if you know which products to use and how to apply them. Using natural...

Snakes have an organ called "Jacobson's organ," which they use, in addition to their tongue, as a smell receptor. They are repulsed by strong odors and will leave the area if a strong odor is...

Neem oil based insecticides have been proven useful in commercial agricultural settings as well as for home use. Neem oil is derived from the neem tree (Azadirachta indica) and contains compounds...

A few natural methods of getting rid of ants include include the use of peppermint oil, and the process of sealing up cracks or crevices with caulk or weather stripping. Use peppermint oil in a...

Peppermint oil is a substance that can be used to repel ants as long as the ants don't build a bridge over the peppermint oil. Discover how trimming the bushes can help to get rid of ants with...

To repel chiggers, cover as much area of skin as possible, coat the skin with any type of oil, such as vegetable, olive, lavender or citronella oil, and sprinkle strong-smelling spices around an...

Repelling camel spiders involves getting rid of any excess of cardboard boxes, sprinkling strong-smelling spices around a perimeter and rubbing any kind of oil on the skin, such as eucalyptus oil....