Ants! It seems that all quadrillion of them on Earth at any one time routinely turn up in our gardens and kitchens... overnight... without warning. And are they tough! In some cases, they can even be beneficial. Always a fascinating social structure. Learn more about these fascinating creatures and how to control them in and around the home and garden. ... Read More

Arriving on the American garden scene during the late 1990's, the Asian Lily Beetle has proliferated and spread throughout the Northeast and into Canada Provinces. If they've landed in your garden, here's what you really need to know. ... Read More

The black walnut tree manufactures a substance that is a natural insecticide according to experts at the Texas State University ... Read More

Boxelder bugs congregate on some house in the fall of the year, often provoking near panic from homeowners. The insects are harmless but in such large numbers are distrubing. Here's the story of where they came from and what to do about them. ... Read More

Do cat repellents work? How to stop cat from using garden as litterbox? Tell me how to keep cats out of my garden. These are common questions of concern to all gardeners but is there a real answer? ... Read More

To have a snake or two in the garden is good. Non-poisonous snakes, such as the common garter snakes, are beneficial creatures because they eat ... Read More

Earthworms are more beneficial to your garden than synthetic fertilizers. ... Read More

Do pests 'gopher' your lawn? Chances are, if you have a lawn, you risk the chance of having pests, such as the gopher and his cousin the mole. And, perhaps even those pesky six-legged creatures- ants and other insects - call your grass patches home. Why are these animals and ... Read More

Ants are pests in the house. In the home common ants aren't harmful but they are a nuisance.

There are many natural repellants which can be used to discourage ants from kitchen counters, pantries, and other areas where food lures them in.

As a first st ... Read More

Deer are the most difficult of all pests to deter from a garden. They love many different plants. Flowers, vegetables, trees and shrubs are all on their menu.

The best way to keep deer out of a garden is by using a fence that is at least 6 feet high. If it's ... Read More