Birdhouse Factors to Consider There are few bird-watching experiences more rewarding than setting up a birdhouse and having a pair of birds select it as their home to raise young. Get ready for an ...

You may not have considered using houseplants to rid your home of bugs, but some common herbs and other plants can act as ...

You might think you know which animals and plants are considered "domesticated" or “domestic” and which ones aren't—but a new ...

Many plants in Texas landscapes are suitable hosts for aphids, including bedding plants, ash, barberry, boxelder, crape ...

Pest infestations in the home are often seen as a minor inconvenience, something that can be put off or dealt with at a later ...

There are plenty of benefits to growing basil, but it may fall prey to pests. Fortunately, marigolds are colorful companion ...

Spotting larger holes in your lawn can be alarming, and one culprit could be the troublesome groundhog. Much like squirrels, ...

While it's common knowledge that companion planting is not an exact science and many of the claims made about the benefits ...

Trim away any leaves that are affected by the fungus. Use sterilized scissors when trimming to prevent the disease from spreading. If you decide to move it, make sure the fern has good air circulation ...

(THE CONVERSATION) Insects are all around us – an ant on the sidewalk ... At the same time, it is suffering from the effects of pollution – light, air and noise pollution are common in urban areas. In ...

Below, experts detail the common home habits they avoid to keep their homes as pest-free as possible: Matt Frye, a rodent and ...