Pests, Weeds & Problems

Depending on the types of critters you are dealing with, there are various types of environmental pest control that you can make at home. Why would you want to use an eco-friendly product to...

Agricultural pest control is time-consuming and expensive, and depending on the product used, can also be polluting. While chemical pesticides can be very effective at reducing agricultural pests,...

Wild animals that move into your home or garden can be a nuisance. Squirrels and birds can build nests that clog chimneys, and squirrels also steal food from bird feeders. Rodents can live in your...

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...

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...

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...

Malathion is a pesticide that is used to control many pests. Mosquitoes, Japanese beetles, Mediterranean fruit flies, aphids and vinegar flies are some of the pests it controls. The basic use of...

Lemon trees are affected by a variety of pests, including Asian citrus leafminers, citrus rust mites, mealybugs, spider mites, scale insects and blackflies. According to Julian W. Sauls, most...

Garter snakes, sometimes called garden snakes, are small nonpoisonous snakes that live in your yard. There are different varieties, but the most common have subtle colors. Usually they have dark...

Being your own exterminator not only will save money but will also save the environment. Exterminators use chemicals that are hazardous to your health and are bad for the environment. They are...

Unwanted insects are a nuisance in the garden, and can quickly make short work of healthy plants, but many of us elect not to use strong chemicals. Homemade hot pepper spray is a good alternative...

Any gardener will say that the garden slug is one of the most destructive, menacing pests to come into a growing environment. Their numbers are usually impressive, and they have a penchant for...

You can use these 6 steps to prevent pests from invading your garden, without the use of pesticides.

Organic controls means using natural enemies or disease-causing microbes that attack garden pests. Organic measures can be difficult to accomplish and the methods vary. It is important to keep in...

Pesticides are a temporary fix for controlling pests on grapevines or any plant. In addition pesticides pose environmental risks due to improper application, drift of pesticides onto non-targeted...

Pests are a significant problem in agriculture due to the damage they can inflict on crops. Identifying agricultural pests helps farmers determine the best method to get rid of the offending visitors.

We've probably all seen Ladybugs eat Aphids. We recognize Ladybugs as beneficial insects, but did you know there are a host of other beneficial insects and biological controls that can be used in...

Instead of using harmful chemical pesticides with numerous adverse side effects to get rid of unwanted pests in your home or garden, you can make natural insect repellents using herbs. The nettle...

Pest control products are chemicals used to minimize or eliminate undesirable plants, insects or rodents. Herbicides, insecticides and rodenticides--collectively called pesticides--can improve...

Parasites have been an irritating part of life for humans and pets alike for centuries. Blood-sucking pests, such as fleas and ticks, are commonly found on domestic pets in warm climates and can...

If you step outside in the morning to find your beautiful mound or row of impatiens sheared off, bud and leaf, find a way to save them fast. Determining what is eating your impatiens will help you...

In the months of June and July, Japanese beetles swell in population just in time to destroy rose gardens. Attracted by the smell of the flowers, the beetles feed on buds, leaves and stems....

Bug zappers are a proven method to kill insects around your home. Although bug zappers are effective, they're less desirable than natural methods to control pests. Zappers can also pose a few...

Shady trees can be a lifesaver when temperatures soar into triple digits, or they can simply help make a landscape beautiful and attract birds and other animals into your yard. Trees can also...

Wasps and hornets can be troubling creatures, especially when they won't leave you alone. Screened-in porches are optimal environments for these pests because there is plenty of room to roost,...

Control lawn moss and pests by removing the existing moss and weeds and creating a future environment that will prevent and control unwanted lawn pests. Moss and weeds are both opportunistic...

Squirrels and chipmunks are beautiful creatures of nature, but they can also destroy landscaping in a short period. Chipmunks dig tunnels through lawns and gardens, while squirrels feed on...

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...

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...

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...

Tobacco juice is a fairly effective natural pesticide for pests on most common house plants (aside from plants in the Solanaceae family, which are related to tobacco). Easy and cheap to make, a...

Ants and scorpions are a nuisance in the home and garden. While most ant and scorpion encounters are not fatal, they are very painful. Some ants, such as carpenter ants, can cause damage to wood...

A good indicator that something is amiss with your plants is when you see yellow leaves. This discoloring is due to chlorosis, the inability to maintain the levels of chlorophyll required to keep...

Crickets are known for their annoying noise and constant chirping. These pests will also feed on almost anything around and inside your home, including walls and fabric. Severe cricket...

Spiders are helpful in controlling other pests in and around homes. That being said, many people still want these creepy crawlers out of their houses. Hedge apples, which are the harmless yet...

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...

Chipmunks and red squirrels are easy to spot in your yard and often leave a trail of seeds or fruit. Both are not necessarily considered unwanted pests in yard as they help to spread seeds....

Though maintaining a garden has many benefits, one of its most annoying aspects is contending with pests. Luckily, pesticides are available to keep your lawn and plants healthy. However, if not...

Milky spore is a bacterial, organic compound that can be used in gardens and vineyards to keep away pests like Japanese beetles and grub worms. Because milky spore is natural, it can be used...

There are a number of worms that can be extremely detrimental to tomato plants. Sometimes, a strong temptation can be to immediately pull out insecticides and eliminate these pests with extreme...

Growing a garden can be an aesthetically pleasing and rewarding venture. However, gardens are not just pleasing to their human creators; they are also attractive to a variety of pests, from...

You may have read the title and said to yourself, “Why would I want to attract bats to my yard”? The answer is easy. Bats are a great source of natural insect control. Bats feed on many yard and...

A pest is a broad term to define any entity that threatens the health or safety of the environment or people. Pesticides are the means of removing, preventing or killing pests. Pests can be weeds,...

Holly bushes are hardy plants that live through all seasons of the year. They yield berries that while are poisonous to humans, are food to many species of birds. There are a number of diseases...

People are becoming more aware of the dangers associated with pesticides in food as well as in our soil and water. You can choose organic produce at the supermarket, but in our own gardens we're...

The types of insecticide available and legal to use is constantly changing. If you have old, outdated pesticides it is best to contact your local extension service and ask about them. There are...

The palmetto bug, also known as the American cockroach, is a prominent pest in the southern United States. To effectively rid your home of these insects, you will need to eliminate the resources...

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...

Stink bugs can be a real pain. While they don't cause any real property damage, they're ugly to look at, smell bad when you crush them, and when they die, you find their little corpses littered...

Purple leaf sand cherry bushes are a popular shrub planted as hedges, barriers, borders or centerpieces for gardens. With small white flowers in spring and bright red-purple leaves throughout the...