Spending time outside in the summer can do wonders for your mental and physical health — but bugs and insects can quickly cause your enjoyment to end. There are dozens of bug-repellent sprays on the ...

Inspired by a carnivorous plant, scientists have created a sticky spray that could kill pest insects as effectively as traditional toxic pesticides. And what's more, it's derived from plain ol' ...

Gardening is all about balance, but pests like aphids, beetles, mites, and flies can really test your patience. You don't want to douse the plants you hope to harvest and consume in toxic chemicals, ...

The universal spray: It’s a fungicide! An insecticide! A floor wax! Rick, who works in Laurel and lives all the way up in Westminster, writes: “I have a small raised-bed garden that contains tomatoes, ...

Bid goodbye to mosquitoes in your garden. From basil to marigolds to nasturtiums, these plants are nature's bug repellents. Basil as a plant is particularly effective against a certain pest called the ...

10:40, Wed, May 28, 2025 Updated: 10:43, Wed, May 28, 2025 Garden roses attract aphids because the plant offers the pest a source of food in the form of sugary sap. Aphids, like many insects, feed on ...

12:36, Mon, Jun 23, 2025 Updated: 12:39, Mon, Jun 23, 2025 Houseplants are a wonderful way to brighten up your home all year round, but making sure they’re kept safe from insects is important. Former ...

Responsible for global chickpea losses of around USD 330 million annually, the pest not only threatens chickpeas but also infests cotton, pigeonpea, maize, tomato, and other crops In a significant ...