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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

They sound scary, but they're mostly a threat to honeybees, not humans.

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

Here's how to keep them outside where they belong, and avoid the messy stains they leave behind if you squish them.

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)

Also known as camel or cave crickets, these insects often take up residence in damp basements or garages. Here's what to know about them and how to get them out of your house.

5 Things to Know About the Stink Bugs You're Spotting in Your House Right Now

5 Facts You Need to Know About the Stink Bugs You're Finding in Your House

Plus, how to get rid of these pesky little critters.

3 Plants That Repel Ticks and Fleas from Your Yard

3 Plants That Repel Ticks and Fleas from Your Yard

Flea and ticks season is upon us. Plant these garden plants to keep them far away from you and your pets.

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The Only Weed Identification Guide You'll Ever Need

The Only Weed Identification Guide You'll Ever Need

Don't let these pesky plants rob your garden of its beauty.

19 Beautiful Plants That Rabbits Don't Like

19 Beautiful Plants That Rabbits Don't Like

These plants are safe from rabbits and they look good too.

Deer-Resistant Shade Plants

Deer-Resistant Shade Plants

Fill Your Garden with These Natural Insect-Repelling Plants

Fill Your Garden with These Natural Insect-Repelling Plants

Here's How to Get Rid of Moles in Your Yard for Good

Here's How to Get Rid of Moles in Your Yard for Good

5 Pet-Friendly Ways to Eliminate Weeds From Your Yard

5 Pet-Friendly Ways to Eliminate Weeds From Your Yard

How to Tell the Difference Between Good Ladybugs and Bad Ladybugs

They look similar, but one is invasive (and can bite!).

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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

Stylish Outdoor Mosquito Solutions

Stylish Outdoor Mosquito Solutions

The Best Ways to Prevent and Remove Ticks

What You Need to Know to Avoid and Remove Ticks

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

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?

What Can I Do if the Leaves on My Crabapple Tree Are Turning Yellow and Brown and Are Covered with Dark Spots?

What Can I Do if the Leaves on My Crabapple Tree Are Turning Yellow and Brown and Are Covered with Dark Spots?

The Best Ways to Stop Japanese Beetles From Devouring Your Garden

The Best Ways to Stop Japanese Beetles From Devouring Your Garden

How Can I Get Rid of Crawfish Holes in My Lawn?

How Can I Get Rid of Crawfish Holes in My Lawn?

How Can I Get Rid of Wiregrass?

How Can I Get Rid of Wiregrass?

How Can I Stop Woodchucks From Eating My Flowers and Plants?

How Can I Stop Woodchucks From Eating My Flowers and Plants?

Poisonous Weed Like Queen Anne's Lace?

Poisonous Weed Like Queen Anne's Lace?

Holes In Your Hostas? Slugs Are Probably the Culprit

Holes In Your Hostas? Slugs Are Probably the Culprit

How Can I Eliminate Thistle?

How Can I Eliminate Thistle?

What's the Best Way to Clear a Weed-Infested Flowerbed?

What's the Best Way to Clear a Weed-Infested Flowerbed?

Are Mothballs Safe to Use on Rabbits?

Are Mothballs Safe to Use on Rabbits?