Mosquitoes, flies, cockroaches, and deer are all repelled by its scent. It's so strong at telling mosquitoes to bug off (er, ...

It doesn't matter whether you're new to gardening or an old pro, garden pests are downright annoying. You can pour blood, sweat and, yes, even sometimes tears, not to mention a lot of cash, into a ...

Dealing with pesky critters can be a never-ending battle for most homeowners. While commercial pest control products are ...

Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

You’ve finally mastered the art of remembering to water your houseplants and making sure they get adequate light. And yet still, they aren’t thriving. You might not be to blame. Pests are common among ...

Finding an earwig in the home can be a startling encounter due to their distinguished pincers. But these common household ...

MOLINE, Ill. — News 8 plant and garden expert Craig Hignight says the best time to start planting is any time past Mother's Day. And with that gardening comes pests. But there are many natural ...

Cover asparagus and rhubarb beds with a mulch of manure or compost. Store garden supplies and fertilizers in a safe, dry ...

As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...

Tomatoes are often the staple of any home vegetable garden and there are ample reasons why. The fruit (often mistakenly considered a vegetable) is tasty, relatively easy to grow and is a versatile ...

Spiders you may find indoors include cobweb spiders, funnel weavers and yellow sac spiders, while in the garden, you’re most ...