Category: Pest control

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.

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.