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5 bad bugs in your garden this fall

These insects will do their very best to overwinter in your garden. Here's how to get rid of them for good.

How to get rid of baby stink bugs

Struggling with baby stink bugs? Learn effective, eco-friendly ways to identify, prevent, and eliminate these pests from your home and garden.

What eats ticks? Do ticks prey on squirrels, swans and goats?

What eats ticks? Do ticks prey on squirrels, swans and goats?

We’re all afraid, on some level, of getting bitten by a tick. Before we close our shutters and vow to never go out into the woods again, it’s important to understand a bit about these parasites and...

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Honey bee vs yellow jacket: Which buzzes by you?

Dive into the fascinating world of honey bees vs. yellow jackets, uncovering their unique characteristics, behaviors, and how to tell them apart in your backyard.

Mosquitoes, their bites and the diseases they carry

Mosquitoes, their bites and the diseases they carry

Updated on November 26th, 2024Ah, mosquitoes. These pesky insects are a nuisance to many, while deadly to others. Mosquitoes are small, flying insects that belong to the family Culicidae. They are ...

Do ladybugs bite?

Do ladybugs bite?

Ladybugs are beneficial and supposedly harmless. But are they harmless? Do ladybugs bite? If so, does their bite hurt?

How to get rid of spotted lanternflies

How to get rid of spotted lanternflies

Learn where the spotted lanternfly came from, the tremendous damage it can cause and not only what to do if you see one, but how to get rid of it (and its relatives) as well.