Also known as the water bug, the American cockroach is one of the most common household pests in the United States. If you’re ...
Wondering about the hardest household pests to get rid of? Here are some common pests that can cause persistent infestations.
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How To Get Rid of Aphids on Houseplants

Yellow sticky traps are a safe way to remove aphids. Purchase a couple of yellow sticky traps and place them near the plants. You can also kill aphids by rubbing a cotton swab with 70% isopropyl ...
In North America, five families of moths have caterpillars that can deliver painful stings. Find out which ones in this article.
If you’re like most well-intentioned gardeners, you might give a lot of thought to planting the “right” plants to nourish pollinators and other wildlife, with nectar, pollen, seeds and fruit. But have ...
Instead, you should consider twig fencing, netting or even wooden forks to protect your plants. Companion planting can be ...
Mulches would do the same to the wildflower seeds. Mulching over them would prevent them from properly germinating and ...
Well-intentioned gardeners often focus on planting the right plants to feed pollinators and other wildlife with pollen, seeds and more If you’re like most well-intentioned gardeners, you might give a ...
Insects can wreak havoc on both garden plants and houseplants at any time of year, but one common first aid item could eliminate them in no time.
Woolly bears (or woolly worms in the South) have 13 segments and a reputation for forecasting winter weather based on the thickness of their black and brown bands. Wider brown bands on wooly bears are ...
Caterpillars feed birds, which provide pest-control services in our gardens by feeding thousands of insects each to their ...