Like true aphids, woolly aphids suck sap from plants and can stunt their growth. Here's how to get rid of them from your ...

The presence of mushrooms isn’t necessarily a bad thing. “It's often a sign that your lawn is healthy, getting plenty of ...

In the fall, boxelder bugs escape the cold by entering buildings via cracks and crevices. To prevent boxelder bugs from entering your home, thoroughly seal all openings. Wash the pests off with a ...

A reader has a weed dilemma. Plus, the gripe of the month. "How can I get rid of Japanese stiltgrass? It is taking over my woods." - Mary ...

Fleas are a year-round problem in the South, both indoors and out. “They’re carried into your yard by wildlife such as squirrels, raccoons, opossums, mice, and deer,” says Eric Benson, PhD, professor ...

Maxted advises that pet owners conduct a careful inspection of their gardens, removing any visible mushrooms, fallen nuts, or ...

The southern chinch bug is a highly damaging pest for St. Augustinegrass, often causing patches of dead grass in sunny, dry areas. Homeowners can identify an infestation by visually inspecting the ...

Ohio is currently in the grips of one of the deadliest outbreaks of epizootic hemorrhagic disease, a sickness spread to deer by infected midges, in recent history. Clint McCoy, a deer biologist with ...

The groundhogs in my backyard have been around so long they've put their names on the mortgage. Four or five generations into their hostile takeover, they treat powdered repellants like recreational ...

Here are some fun, creative ways to reuse scraps before they head to the compost bin: make new foods, improve your potting soil and create ingredients for other dishes.