Neem oil can control unwanted pests. Combine it with warm water and dish soap and spray plants once a week for prevention.

Q: What can I spray to kill weeds in and around my rose bushes without hurting them?Estelle Cooper, Jefferson A: At a big-box store I recently saw a sprayer that had a conical shield attached to the ...

Plant Medic columnist Ricky Kemery says the key to removing bagworms is the timing of spring insecticide options and the ...

Not everyone wants a face full of DEET when they head outside. Kinfield’s Golden Hour mosquito repellant is a delightful, effective alternative. Most bug sprays are intense. They look intense, in cans ...

The monsoon season brings an increase in insects, posing health risks. To combat this, eliminate stagnant water, install mosquito nets, and maintain clean spaces. Switching to yellow lights, using ...

A cat chews up and rolls around in the leaves of the silver vine plant. Masao Miyazaki For even the most aloof cats, just a few leaves of catnip can trigger excited fits of chewing, kicking and ...