Pest & Problem Fixes

Pests, diseases, and other challenges can appear in any garden setting. Our tips can help you strike the right balance between attracting helpful insects and pollinators to your yard while keeping plant-destroying pests away. You'll also find solutions for dealing with just about any other garden problem you may encounter.

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Minute Pirate Bugs May Be Tiny, But They Pack a Big Bite—Here's How to Avoid Them

Minute Pirate Bugs May Be Tiny, But They Pack a Big Bite—Here's How to Avoid Them

These insects are so small, you'll usually feel them before you see them.
5 Wearable Mosquito Repelling Products That Keep Pesky Biting Bugs at Bay

5 Wearable Mosquito Repelling Products That Keep Pesky Biting Bugs at Bay

Forget the sticky, smelly sprays!
6 Tips for Preventing Cockroaches From Invading Your Home

6 Tips for Preventing Cockroaches From Invading Your Home

Send these pests packing before they take over.
These DIY Mosquito Wipes Are the Secret to Keeping Bugs Away This Summer

How to Make Your Own Mosquito Wipes for a Bite-Free Summer

All you need is a few drops of essential oil and paper towels.
The 5 Best Natural Weed Killers and Preventatives You Can Find on Amazon

The 5 Best Natural Weed Killers and Preventatives You Can Find on Amazon

These effective products will help you keep unwanted plants under control.
This DIY Citronella Candle Will Help Keep Bugs Away All Summer Long

This Easy DIY Citronella Candle Will Keep Bugs Away All Summer Long

This super simple project is as simple as melting and pouring the wax.
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8 Common Weeds in Your Backyard You Can Actually Eat

8 Common Weeds in Your Backyard You Can Actually Eat

Here's how to put these pesky plants to good use.
Get Ahead of Garden Pests with This Simple Bug Prediction Tool

Get Ahead of Garden Pests with This Simple Bug Prediction Tool

Plus, learn which critters may be beneficial to your plants!
Asian Giant 'Murder' Hornets Have Arrived in the U.S., But There’s No Reason to Panic

Asian Giant 'Murder' Hornets Have Arrived in the U.S., But There’s No Reason to Panic

Use These Tips to Keep Boxelder Bugs Out of Your House This Fall

Use These Tips to Keep Boxelder Bugs Out of Your House This Fall

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Spider Crickets (and How to Get Rid of Them)

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Spider Crickets (and How to Get Rid of Them)

Here's How to Keep Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs From Taking Over Your Home

How to Prevent Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs From Taking Over Your House

How to Spot Giant Hogweed, an Invasive Plant That Can Cause Third-Degree Burns

This dangerous wildflower is popping up in more and more areas around the country.

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DIY Mosquito Repellents You Can Make at Home

DIY Mosquito Repellents You Can Make at Home

5-Year-Old Stung by a Poisonous Caterpillar at Day Care

5-Year-Old Stung by a Poisonous Caterpillar at Day Care

These Robots Are the Future of Garden Care

These Robots Are the Future of Garden Care

3 DIY Solutions for Getting Rid of Fruit Flies Naturally

3 DIY Solutions for Getting Rid of Fruit Flies Naturally

These DIY Deer Repellents Will Keep Hungry Deer Away

These DIY Deer Repellents Will Keep Hungry Deer Away

Peach Tree Diseases and Pests

Peach Tree Diseases and Pests

What Is Skeeter Syndrome? This Allergic Reaction to Mosquitoes Is Actually a Real Thing

What Is Skeeter Syndrome? This Allergic Reaction to Mosquitoes Is Actually a Real Thing

These Stylish Products Will Help Repel Mosquitoes From Your Yard This Summer

Stylish Outdoor Mosquito Solutions That Will Keep Pests Under Control

These Poisonous Toads Could Be a Danger to Your Pet

These Poisonous Toads Could Be a Danger to Your Pet

The Best Ways to Prevent and Remove Ticks

What You Need to Know to Avoid and Remove Ticks

5 Pet-Friendly Ways to Eliminate Weeds From Your Yard

5 Pet-Friendly Ways to Eliminate Weeds From Your Yard

7 Pretty Plants That Can Repel Biting Bugs Naturally

7 Pretty Plants That Can Repel Biting Bugs Naturally

Everything You Need to Know About Spring Pest Prevention

Everything You Need to Know About Spring Pest Prevention

How to Weed Your Garden

How to Weed Your Garden

7 Natural Ways to Keep Mosquitoes from Ruining the Party

7 Natural Ways to Keep Mosquitoes from Ruining the Party

How to Kill Weeds Naturally, Without Harming Your Other Plants

How to Kill Weeds Naturally, Without Harming Your Other Plants

The Only Weed Identification Guide You'll Ever Need

The Only Weed Identification Guide You'll Ever Need

Organic Pest Control Solutions

Organic Pest Control Solutions

How Do I Get Rid of Clover After Weed Killers and Lime Have Failed?

How Do I Get Rid of Clover After Weed Killers and Lime Have Failed?

Insects Eating Hostas

Insects Eating Hostas

My Juniper Trees Have Orange, Slimy Balls on Them -- What Are They?

My Juniper Trees Have Orange, Slimy Balls on Them -- What Are They?

What's the Best Way to Get Rid of Fire Ants?

What's the Best Way to Get Rid of Fire Ants?

Rabbits Eating Herbs

Rabbits Eating Herbs

How Do I Get Rid of Ants on My Lemon Tree?

How Do I Get Rid of Ants on My Lemon Tree?

How Do I Stop Squirrels from Eating My Tulips?

How Do I Stop Squirrels from Eating My Tulips?

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