Pest Control
6 articles

Hearth & Home
Seasonal trapping strategies to prevent stink bug invasions
Around August 15, homeowners should be setting traps outside, long before most even consider the annual stink bug invasion.
Ingrid Larson·June 10, 2026

Gardens & Gatherings
How to Plan June Gardening Tasks for a Bountiful Summer Yield
Small holes on tomatoes, eggplants, and peppers signal flea beetle damage, a clear indication that early June vigilance is crucial for a successful summer harvest.
Brandon Lee·June 9, 2026

Gardens & Gatherings
Mosquito Repellent Plants for Gardens
Planting Lantana camara around homes reduces indoor catches of Anopheles gambiae s.
Brandon Lee·June 9, 2026

Hearth & Home
French marigolds deter root-knot nematodes, protecting summer strawberries
Plots with marigold borders had 3.
Ingrid Larson·June 6, 2026

Hearth & Home
Wildlife experts share how to keep squirrels out of your garden
To truly keep squirrels out of a garden, wire mesh must be spaded four inches deep into the ground and covered with earth.
Ingrid Larson·June 4, 2026

Hearth & Home
How to Get Rid of Black Widow Spiders Now
Despite their fearsome reputation, a black widow spider bite is generally not lethal to healthy adult humans, according to NC State News .
Ingrid Larson·June 2, 2026