Trying to get rid of mosquitos feels like an endless battle in summer, and purchasing bottles of mosquito repellent can prove expensive over time. The good news is that it is simple to make your own ...

Person inspecting aphids on leaves of tomato plant - larisa Stefanjuk/Shutterstock Tomato plants (Solanum lycopersicum) are arguably commonplace in home gardens, as many people are attracted to the ...

As the tropical rains increase in Costa Rica during the year, so do the bugs – and for the gardener, that can spell trouble. Most gardeners these days are looking for safe products to use for the ...

Recently, I heard from a reader asking if I knew of any natural pest control to rid an apartment of fleas — a method that would not be toxic to small children. Treating their pets and animals would be ...

From droughts to flooding and heat waves, the weather has been tough all across the country recently. Did you know that pests can significantly reduce your garden yield? According to the Connecticut ...