If your garden is being overrun with pests and other hungry critters, there's one stunning purple plant that you'll want to ...

In addition to brightening up your yard, hummingbirds are useful for pest control. There's one common insect in particular ...

They're a really hardy plant too so, even if their leaves become full of holes as pests eat them, they will continue to ...

Pests are a regular part of gardening, whether you’re growing vegetables, flowers, or a mix of both. From chewed-up leaves to ...

Keeping bugs out of the kitchen doesn't require harmful sprays. Instead of reaching for the raid, try one of these plants ...

A new study suggests that growing bush basil near bean plants could offer a cost-effective, natural (and tasty!) alternative ...

Neil Sperry shares tips to control weeds and treat plant diseases and pests, including what to do about a Mexican persimmon ...

Researchers have documented for the first time that insects can hear and react to plants’ acoustic distress signals, which ...

These pests are sap-sucking insects, meaning they feed on plant sap by piercing plant tissues with their long, needle-like mouthparts. Mealybugs primarily target the tender leaves, stems and ...

Basil, lavender and rosemary are wonderful herbs that not only taste great but also will keep the flies away. Basil specifically works to prevent flies and mosquitoes from inhabiting your living ...

First, isolate the infested plant or plants. All three of these pests are contagious. Always wash your hands after working with an infested plant, especially if you are about to handle healthy plants.

Coconut oil won't deter plant pests, but other oils can. I’m not entirely sure where the coconut oil suggestion originated, but there exists an online myth that you can rub your houseplants with ...