Looking to attract more birds to your yard? Learn how to make a simple, high-energy homemade bird treat and where to place it for the best results.

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Rainwater harvesting systems stay safer when water keeps moving, but debris changes that fast. San Diego County advises keeping barrels, screens, gutters, and downspouts free of debris, and NC State ...

From summer evenings to global disease prevention, mosquito repellents are a daily defense for billions of people, yet until ...

Nest boxes can encourage owls to stick around your yard, but it's best if they're made of untreated wood. This centuries-old technique helps protect them.

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SAN JOSE, Calif. (KGO) -- Starting next year, the Mosquito and Vector Control District may have to cut services in Santa Clara County. On Wednesday, employees and former employees brought concerns to ...

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Local bat populations are getting attention in the Phoenix area due to a recent mosquito surge ahead of Halloween. The Mexican free-tailed bats living in the Phoenix Bat Cave primarily eat larger prey ...