Pests, Weeds & Problems

Termites are a serious household pest. They can damage wood and frame work quickly and are often difficult to do away with. Other than expensive pest removal services, there are also several home...

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...

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...

Although bugs and insects are an essential part of our ecosystem, some of them can be harmful to plants, trees and bushes in our yards. But there is no need to use toxic insecticides to eliminate...

When you think about the safety of your family, pets and surroundings, going green is almost always the best option. It's possible to have a nontoxic and inexpensive way to rid your environment of...

I have 3 small children, so I worry about using chemicals in my house. I particularly worry about pesticides, because of both their toxicity and lingering odor. My grandpa tipped me off to his...

Ticks can be troublesome insects that feed off warm-blooded mammals. This includes both animals and humans, making it important to act quickly when a tick comes into contact with yourself or your...

Deer can be fun to watch, but when they eat your garden down to nubs, it might be time to find ways to deter them. Many perfumed soaps have a strong smell and bad taste that deer don't like,...

Black spot fungus (pseudomonas bacteria diplotheca) is one of the most common plant diseases. Aptly named, it causes black, purplish or brownish-black lesions or blisters on the leaves of shrubs...

If you have ever discovered your tomato plants stripped bare of their leaves, chances are good tomato hornworms have invaded your garden. Pale green with white and black markings, these...

There are hundreds of petunia varieties. According to the University of Minnesota, they rank among the most popular flowering annuals. They may be part of your flower garden, or kept in a flower...

Aphids, know as plant lice, are tiny plant-eating insects and some of the most destructive plant predators around. They suck juice out of plants and then secrete a mixture referred to as honeydew....

Mealy bugs are a member of the family of unarmored scale insects commonly found in warm, moist places. They feed on the sap of the plants when they attach themselves to hidden parts of the plant...

Despite their bad reputation, bees are actually quite beneficial to your garden and lawn ecosystem. They help fertilize your flowers by spreading pollen and control the populations of other pesky...

Aphids are a major pest that are known for infesting a garden and feeding off plants. These pests are rather small and can come in many shades, including red, brown, yellow, green and black. ...

Cycad blue butterfly larvae can wreak havoc on cycad plants. A particularly bad infestation can cause the plant to wither and die. Treating the plant with the right kind of insecticide at the...

Ladybugs are also known as lady beetles or ladybird beetles. They can be red, yellow, pink, orange, or black in color and usually have spots. They eat many insects, including aphids and spider...

Contrary to popular belief, not all insects found in your lawn are harmful. Most insects in your yard are actually helpful to the health of your grass and plants. If you're seeing damage to your...

Cockroaches can be found all over the world, especially in your home. Once inside your home, roaches enjoy eating your food, destroying your books and spreading germs to your family. A large...

Mealy bugs are small, cottony-looking insects about one to four mm in length. The adult males can fly and females keeps the eggs in a cottony sack on the underside of her body. The bug's saliva...

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...

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...

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...

Roses are a beautiful addition to any garden, but are very susceptible to diseases and insects. If you are an avid gardener with a green thumb and a green-friendly attitude, there are homemade...

It is easy to kill wasps cheap. Several effective non-toxic methods are available that use common household ingredients. When you are exterminating wasps, follow standard safety precautions. Plan...

Aphids are approximately 1/8-inch long with oval shaped body. Adult aphids are typically wingless and they can be white, green, yellow, red or black. Aphids are found in groups on the leaves of...

Bees and wasps are beneficial pollinators in your yard and garden. But wasps can pose a health and safety hazard when they are in your lawn. Unlike bees, wasps can sting multiple times. Use...

If you live in an area where there are a lot of box elder trees you get swarms of box elder bugs in the fall. On sunny days when the leaves are changing colors and falling down these monsters are...

Fire ants are small creatures that range in size from 1/8 to 1/4 inch. They are both brown and red and are known as one of the most aggressive species of ants on the planet. When their mound is...

Fire ants are a lawn nuisance that can prove stubborn to remove. They build large, unsightly dirt mounds on the turf of yards, and they can inflict a painful bite. There are numerous sprays and...

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 don't need any insecticides or dangerous sprays to remove spider mites from your plants. Soap and water will do it. You do, however, need a careful eye and to handle the problem as soon as...

Learn how to naturally get rid of wasps without harmful pesticides or chemicals.

For the home gardener, pests such as insects and rodents can destroy a summer crop. Traditional pest-control methods involve harsh chemicals and often dangerous pesticides. Aside from being toxic...

Cut ants, also called cutter ants and leaf cutter ants, are common in warm climates. These unique red ants have powerful jaws that help them slice up leaves to carry into their nests, where they...

Gardeners and plant lovers have to deal with pests and insects that attack their produce. Homemade insecticide remedies can work well, and are not as harmful as harsh chemicals. Harsh commercial...

There is no perfect homemade weed killer, but there are many household products that can be used if you are careful. Vinegar, soap and bleach are all usable as homemade weed killers. To control...

Bees can be a big pain when they begin to hang out near your pool or backyard. They can even bully your hummingbirds out of the hummingbird feeders you set up. If you hire an exterminator, chances...

Flea infestation in the home can occur in a very short period of time and continue until fleas and their eggs are eliminated. Flea eggs hatch approximately once a week. To end infestation, treat...

Aphids are soft, tiny insects that suck the life out of your plants. They form colonies and cloister under leaves. Aphids pierce the plant and drink the juices inside. If the infestation is heavy,...

Many gardeners long to be rid of the pests that plague their favorite plants but are hesitant to use harsh chemicals that might harm either the plant in question or the surrounding environment....

If you get poison ivy, whether directly or through clothing or a pet that has had contact with it, you'll likely have a red, itchy, swollen and rapidly spreading rash. If you have this nuisance in...

Fly baits are available in grocery and hardware stores, among others, but often store-bought fly traps are expensive and work no better than homemade fly bait. With a few simple ingredients, you...

Flies are among the most common pests and can multiply quickly. While purchasing fly traps from hardware stores and grocery stores is always an option, you can easily make your own homemade fly...

Got gnats in your garden? Even worse, gnats in the house? Gnats can be a real pain, and many people do not know how to get rid of them because they are less common than flies or ants. However,...

Deer will eat just about anything you are trying to grow. They don’t mind if you have a flower garden or a vegetable garden, they will eat all of your plants. After all of your hard work, your...

Pests, both mammals and insects, are the bane of a gardener's life. They munch on plants, destroy landscaping and generally make a mess. Finding an effective repellent is almost as hard as finding...

Deer and gardens don't mix, and knowing how to keep the deer away with homemade repellent recipes is a sure way to keep your crops safe. There are several different types of repellents, including...

Weeds can be a nuisance in an otherwise perfectly manicured lawn. They are unsightly and can be irritating to an avid gardener. Instead of spending a lot of money on name-brand weed killers, make...

Summer is a great time of year. However, dealing with mosquitoes can feel like a never ending job. There are some great products available in the store that work well, but sometimes these...