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.

The stench of a rare corpse flower make us retch. But you’re not the target – the plant wants to lure carrion beetles and ...

Hope on Hope Avenue, the most recent of the Muscatine County Habitat for Humanity houses, is scheduled to be dedicated at 1 p ...

Increase air circulation around the plant, and avoid watering on the leaves and flowers. Fungicides labeled for Botrytis may also help if the infection persists. INSV is a viral disease spread by ...

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Palo verde beetles are large, root-boring insects that typically infest palo verde trees. Here's how to tell if your trees ...

Also called ladybugs, these outdoor beneficial insects usually appear indoors on warm, sunny days and congregate around walls, doors, ceilings, and windows. Use a broom and dustpan to sweep them up or ...

Identify common garden insects with these garden bugs' pictures and descriptions and become an expert bug identifier.

Build healthy soil to create pest-resilient plants First up, create an environment that helps your plants become more resilient so they're less likely to be attacked. This starts quite literally ...

However, carpenter bees like to make their nests by drilling holes in wood, which can be problematic if their wood source ...

Not every room in your house is built equally, and you'll need to get houseplants that account for that. These plants can thrive in low-light conditions and filter your air. David Watsky Senior ...