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 ...

When cold weather sets in, it’s tempting to assume pest problems go into hibernation along with the garden. Unfortunately, ...

January feels quiet in the garden, but it’s the loudest month for prevention. Pests don’t disappear in winter—they pause, hide, and wait for the exact conditions that show up when spring plants start ...

It's easy to think of pests as a summer-only problem. The sun comes out, the temperatures climb, and suddenly you're swatting at mosquitoes, brushing ants off the picnic table or side-eyeing the ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Garden pest control can be challenging, especially considering the increasing reluctance to use chemical pesticides. Today's home ...

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Kissing bugs are nocturnal insects that can bite humans and animals, often when people are asleep. Their nickname is descriptive since they’re known for biting near the mouth or eyes, areas where skin ...

Flashing string lights can signal danger to pests. Use that to your advantage to make your outdoor trash can a less inviting late-night snack stop.

Garden pest control can be challenging, especially considering the increasing reluctance to use chemical pesticides. Today's home gardeners have to be more creative than ever in their quest to rid ...