It turns out that mud dauber wasps have some benefits, but if you want to get rid of them and their nests, learn how to do it the right way.

A radioactive nest found at a South Carolina nuclear site gives columnist David Romtvedt pause about nuclear development in Wyoming.

They look like bumblebees but bore through wood rafters like mini drills. This guide covers spotting, deterring, and ...

“To use the peppermint oil repellent, spray it around the areas where wasps are likely to enter your home. This includes ...

These little black beasts can be infuriating, but luckily it's not terribly hard to evict them from your home. Here's how.

I’ve tried pesticides both natural and synthetic, as well as DIY remedies, but nothing has worked. So I turned to the experts for advice.

If you love figs, you may have heard some unsettling lore about them: that every fig hides a wasp, because these insects need ...

No rodent or bug infestation is fun, but there is one type that may rank as one of the worst — bed bugs. While they are tiny, these insects can cause big problems. While some people don’t react poorly ...

The spotted lanternfly is an invasive garden pest in many parts of the U.S. To deal with the insect at its root, you need to know what the eggs look like.

Q: I noticed, when watering my fledgling tomato plant the other day, that its leaves are covered in yellow squiggles. I’m ...

‘Another effective method is to make a lemon peel spray: boil 1-2 lemon peels in water for 10 to 15 minutes, then let the mixture cool and strain out the peels. Pour the lemon-infused water into a ...

Sherri Gordon, CLC is a certified professional life coach, author, and journalist covering health and wellness, social issues, parenting, and mental health. She also has a certificate of completion ...