Mothballs are most effective at getting rid of clothes moths, but according to some pest control pros, they can help deter ...

Temperatures are set to soar this weekend meaning windows will be open - but there are simple tricks to keep your home bug ...

Gardeners worried about the safety of synthetic pest-control products sometimes turn to botanically derived compounds instead. But many of those also contain toxic ingredients, such as nicotine, ...

Research breakthrough extends storage time for beneficial nematodes that combat corn rootworm and other soilborne pests in ...

When it comes to mosquitoes swarming in your backyard, people will use everything from candles to sprays to keep the pesky biters away. While seeking out a professional is always recommended in cases ...

There are nearly 1 million known insect species on Earth, and just 2% of these insects are harmful to plants, animals or humans. Managing insects in the vegetable garden and home landscape requires an ...

I got a call a few years ago from a reader who also happens to be a relative. After the call I went over to her home and checked out the problem. From what I could see much of her cabbage and ...

Between the last pass of the combine and the first field check of spring, soybean insects such as soybean aphid and bean leaf beetle are quietly positioning themselves for a comeback. What you do in ...

I should report an email to me regarding rabbit problems in landscapes. One reader suggests that she has always used mothballs around her plants and never had a problem with rabbits. Some of you might ...

Bats such as the common noctule consume pest insects over intensively managed arable land and thereby support sustainable ...

Insects do a lot more harm than ruining picnics. Some insects spread devastating diseases, while others cause staggering economic losses in agriculture. To control some of these pests, scientists are ...