Category: Pest control

To prevent armyworm infestations, avoid overwatering, remove weeds and debris, use preventive insecticides, and attract natural enemies.

We talked to an expert on how to repair mole damage in your yard: Push ridges down with a shovel or rake down molehills. Finally, overseed.

Mysterious holes in your lawn? Discover 10 signs squirrels are digging in your yard, from mounds and food debris to damaged bird feeders and stripped bark.

Use mosquito-repellent plants such as lavender and geraniums as natural ways to drive away mosquitoes. Here are 13 plants that repel mosquitoes — plenty to choose from and add to your garden.

Stragglers from Brood II and Brood XXII are coming in 2026, so here is what you need to know about how to get rid of cicadas and prevent damage to your plants.

To treat fleas in the yard with diatomaceous earth, wait for a dry week and spread a thin layer over the infested area.

To treat the fleas in your yard naturally, use beneficial nematodes, diatomaceous earth, cedar chips, and natural flea killers.

Shady spots, standing water, and food scraps attract fleas and the wildlife that carries them into your yard. Here’s exactly what’s drawing them in.