Pest Control

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Homeowner placing stink bug traps in a garden during golden hour to prevent fall invasion.

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

Gardener inspecting tomato plants for flea beetle damage in a lush June garden, emphasizing the need for vigilance for a bountiful summer harvest.

Gardens & Gatherings

Your June Garden Checklist: Planting, Maintenance, Pests, and Harvest in One Plan

June is a pivotal month for gardeners to transition into full stride, focusing on planting heat-loving crops, essential maintenance, pest management, and harvesting early yields, while also planning for late summer and fall.

Brandon Lee·June 9, 2026

A close-up view of ripe strawberries growing in a garden bed, bordered by a dense line of blooming French marigolds, with ladybugs on the plants.

Hearth & Home

French marigolds deter root-knot nematodes, protecting summer strawberries

Plots with marigold borders had 3.

Ingrid Larson·June 6, 2026

Expertly designed wire mesh barrier successfully prevents a squirrel from reaching ripe tomatoes in a beautiful home garden.

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

A homeowner shines a flashlight on a black widow spider with a red hourglass marking in a dark corner of a garage.

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