SLOWLY gives way to the approaching summer season (today is the beginning of late-late spring), most plants in your yard are growing rapidly. Accompanying this rapid plant growth is an accelerated ...

Question: I have a poison oak problem in my yard. It’s popping up among my ornamentals and actually climbing up my fir tree!

A pest control expert has warned that if you smell a particular smell in your house, it could mean you have a bed bug infestation. These small, flightless insects are notorious for feeding on human ...

I got an email from a reader. My reader was pleading, ‘HELP!’ Squash bug or Anasa tritis had invaded her garden. She had planted pumpkins, acorn, spaghetti, and butternut squash. There was no hint of ...

Reading, Muhlenberg Township and the rest of the county. Reading and Muhlenberg Township have their own food safety ...

These are the best peach varieties to grow in San Antonio, plus get tips on soil prep, watering and pest control for a ...

You can use coffee grounds as mulch around plants, to prevent pesky pests such as ants and beetles. When spread evenly on the ...

Whether planning a vacation that involves plenty of time outdoors-possibly around bugs-or just want protection while enjoying ...

There are plenty of products on the market that can help keep mosquitoes away so you can enjoy your summer itch-free.

NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans officials said treatment for mosquitoes will expand after West Nile virus was detected in some ...

When the skies darken—not with rain, but with insects—farmers brace for impact. The desert locust, one of the world’s most ...

Houston faces heightened risks from mosquito-borne diseases as temperatures rise, with experts warning that environmental changes could exacerbate these threats. Dr. Sarah Gunter from Baylor College ...