It’s always a rewarding feeling when you’re growing vegetables — successfully. Be it juicy tomato plants and zucchini to aromatic herbs, nothing beats the fresh taste. But if you're wondering why your ...

Last week, I started a short series on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and focused on the “what.” Today, the next step is diagnosing the specific problem.

Pests and rodents are unwelcome visitors to our homes, but they’re also stubborn and can be hard to get rid of. Here are some tips on how to prevent and rid your home of pests and rodents, from tiny ...

Remove food, water, and shelter in your yard to make it less inviting to pests. Seal up your home’s entry points to keep critters from sneaking inside. Call a pro if needed, and talk kindly with your ...

What is that bug? That’s not an easy question with 1 million insects to choose from. Fortunately, only 10,000 species are pests. Entomologists divide insects into 30 categories called orders. Insect ...

Buying a home is an exciting time, as well as a stressful one. The last thing you want to do is add more stress and expenses to the process. There's already so much to consider, like budget, location, ...

Three insect pests have come to my attention in recent days and bear mentioning here. The first of these is the Oriental fruit fly. The adult is a bit larger than the common housefly, except that it’s ...

For most humans, ants are a nuisance. But while you may fret about them munching on your meal, according to a new study, ants actually might help to protect our food from other insect pests. In a new ...

Garden pests are a common problem that can cause significant damage to your plants. It can be a challenge to learn the best way to protect your plants. Many times, pesticides are bought and utilized ...

When you live close to other people, every shot you fire at a rat, raccoon, or starling carries legal and moral weight. You ...

NASHUA – Bed bugs persist as a problem in Nashua homes and hotels, but officials said the pests are a relatively common issue throughout the U.S. However, to prevent the spread of bed bugs, Nashua ...