Category: Pest control

The main signs of moles in your yard are volcano-like molehills and raised ridges branching across the lawn.

Have a pest-free yard with plants that repel fleas, such as lemongrass, wormwood, lavender, mint, and rosemary.

Zig-zag runways in turf, round burrow openings, and clipped plants are the main signs of voles in your yard.

Voles look like mice, make zig-zag runways, and eat plants. Moles have pink snouts and broad paws, eat insects, and build molehills.

Specific signs of armyworm damage include transparent grass blades, chewed and torn leaves, and well-defined brown spots.

Discover 15 common insect pests damaging your lawn (such as grubs and thrips), what they look like, and signs of their activity.

Fleas in your yard? Learn 5 signs to watch for, from itchy ankle bites and a scratching pet to the simple white sock test that confirms an infestation.

Identifying the types of ants that can damage your yard, like fire ants, is the first step in finding and eradicating their nests.

To repair vole damage on your lawn, assess the damage and rake any debris, then fill the burrow holes and runways, fertilize, and overseed.

Think mowing short and raking leaves gets rid of ticks? New research says otherwise. Discover evidence-based methods that actually reduce tick risk.