In this particular exhibition at the Staten Island Museum, even the pink of the walls comes from bugs — in the form of lac, a coloring produced by scale insects (it’s the same natural dye used as ...

Dust mites, skin cells and bed bugs can live in your mattress if you don't keep up with your cleaning schedule ...

You can use summer oil or abamectin, which are pesticides that are effective against mites and can be used in rotation. But avoid the use of pesticides if there is a fish pond nearby, as they are ...

Before planting clear the area of all grass and weeds. Add 4 to 5 shovelfuls of organic matter like peat moss or manure to ...

Contains strong chemicals that are not licensed for use in the UK on horses This spray is the leading insecticide in the US. It kills horse flies, mosquitoes, Scottish midges, mites, stable flies ...

Luckily, there’s a simple, homemade pest spray that’s both effective and gentle on your plants. With just a few common ...

Gardeners are being warned that watering their lawns at the wrong time could be inviting pests into their gardens and doing ...

While most people believe that aphids on flowers must be fought for the blooms to thrive, the opposite is true. Discover why ...

For me autumn brings to mind spring bulb planting, winter vegetable planting and one particular fruit that I strongly ...

New pests are emerging as serious threats to vegetable crops, requiring growers to adapt their pest management strategies.

Here's how to grow a lemon tree from seed indoors and care for it with a well-draining pot and ample sunlight. Plus, get ...