If you've recently dealt with a lot of spiders and bugs, you're not alone. The weather has a lot to do with the critters we see in Southern California.

Imagine a houseplant that can feel you brushing against it — and then decides whether or not to eat you. That’s essentially what the Venus flytrap does every day. Its leafy jaws make decisions based ...

A small species of Japanese dogbane plant has learned a neat trick. Its flowers smell like ants that have been attacked and injured, then that odor attracts tiny flies that end up carrying its pollen ...

Here are some fun, creative ways to reuse scraps before they head to the compost bin: make new foods, improve your potting soil and create ingredients for other dishes.

Basements are dark and quiet—which is what most bugs love about them. Learn to identify the creepy crawlies in your basement and know when to act or leave them be.

Untouched attic space or cozy, quiet garages are the perfect home pests such as spiders, cockroaches, and rats to take over in your home. This can lead to damage to your precious home or even your ...

I don't think spiders are scary and I kinda like candy corn. I recognize I'm a pretty serious minority on both those counts, which is probably why Obsidian did not consult me on how to make Grounded 2 ...

In “Silksong,” you are Hornet — first boss and eventual ally of the Knight, “Hollow Knight”’s player character — tasked with ascending the haunted kingdom of Pharloom to reach the ...

He says, ‘Menthol, an active constituent of peppermint oil, has been documented to have repellent action against rodents, spiders, and ants. A few drops diluted in water in a spray bottle can be used ...

You may not have considered using houseplants to rid your home of bugs, but some common herbs and other plants can act as natural repellents. As a bonus, these plants add visual charm to your home and ...

Your neighborhood is home to all sorts of amazing animals, from raccoons, squirrels and skunks to birds, bugs and snails. Even if you don't see them, most of these creatures are leaving evidence of ...