There's nothing quite like opening a window to welcome fresh air into a stuffy home. Many homeowners use this air ventilation ...

We're months away from peak pest season but there are still a few garden pests to watch out for in winter, because not every critter shies away from the cold weather. Not all garden plant pests are ...

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) - You work hard to keep your garden looking good. Experts say it’s important to take measures to keep pests from changing that. “We have visitors to our garden and ...

It’s gut-wrenching when the almost-ready-to-harvest lush lettuce and tender tomatoes that you’ve spent months painstakingly tending are ravaged by rodents or butchered by bugs. Some garden pests are ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Pests often show specific behaviors or patterns during the winter months due to the changes in temperature, humidity, and food availability. Meteorologist Tommy House sat down with ...

Natural pesticides are a safer and more environmentally friendly alternative to synthetic chemicals. There are several proven natural pesticides to choose from. Natural pesticides work best with other ...

Flies are a nearly unavoidable nuisance in most homes, especially during the warmer months of the year. Annoying for sure, but more than just pesky, houseflies (Musca domestica) can carry and transmit ...

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Remove potential food sources like bird feeders, pet food, and unsecured trash to deter wildlife. Secure your home by using hardware cloth to cover potential entry points like attics and crawlspaces.

Hand holding tomato on vine with insect damage - cat on route/Shutterstock Tomatoes are a satisfying garden crop, and most gardeners enjoy growing them either in vegetable beds or in containers.

Squash bugs are common pests that can cause your squash, pumpkins, and melons to wilt and die. Rotating crops, using straw mulch, and adding companion plants to the garden are all great ways to ...