The Home and Lifestyle author talks with the owner of a house-cleaning service and offers advice for getting your home ready ...

Peach trees are easier to grow in some climates than others, but no matter where you are, a certain companion plant can help ...

We may mop, sweep and vacuum on the regular, but at least twice a year, you need to do some deep housecleaning. One of those ...

Now, researchers are in a race against time. They say most of the vast ‘ohi’a forests on Hawaii island will be gone in the next 20 years if what’s come to be known as Rapid ‘Ohi’a Death — ROD — isn’t ...

Using a pyrethrin spray or aerosol labeled for gnats or flying insects gets rid of the ones flying about but has no impact on eggs and nests, Jones said.

In raking leaves from shrubs around the house I’ve noticed asps on a couple of hollies. What is the best way to eliminate ...

Gnats just don't have a problem with getting all up in your personal space.

Researchers are testing a product commonly used to treat ticks and fleas on pets to target fly and mosquito larvae with the goal of helping reduce the spread of diseases carried by these insects.

Some insects seem to be omnipresent in the house because ... use of this repellent allows a more welcoming and healthy ...

Tea bags can act as an excellent plant fertiliser. Bury them in the soil as they are ... in pest infested areas can help ...

Basil repels flies and mosquitoes. These natural repellents help keep your garden pest-free without harming the plants or the environment. Neem oil is a versatile and potent natural insect repellent ...

To whip up this natural pest repellent for flies, mosquitoes, and cockroaches, just boil two cups of water, a handful of ...