Category: Pest and disease control

Pest control is one of those costs that can range from almost nothing to several thousand dollars...

You open a bag of flour you bought two months ago and something moves. Or you pour out a scoop of...

If you have ever set a bowl of peaches on the counter and walked back five minutes later to find a...

I used to spend two weeks hand-picking tomato hornworms off my plants every morning. My back...

There is a moment every gardener reaches when weeds feel relentless. Paths disappear, fence lines...

Weeds actively compete for water, sunlight, and minerals your crops need to grow strong. Left...

Ants may be small, but when they invade your space, they arrive with the strength of an army....

The silent threat to your food storage isn’t moisture or temperature – it’s insects. And these...

Spiders play an important role in controlling pests naturally and maintaining the overall healthy...

Having ants in the home can indeed be very annoying when they sting you on your legs and arms or...

House flies are annoying, especially when they buzz around your ears, keep touching your skin, and...

Hearing a scratching noise, dirty runways, and smelling an unpleasant odor have freaked you out?...

Are you tired of seeing your lovely plants eaten away by pests you’ve spent months...

Pests in your home and on your outdoor adventures are troublesome and can be downright dangerous,...

Perhaps you’ve come out to the horrifying sight of raccoons on your property after...

In a world where bugs and critters have long been considered unwelcome guests, a paradigm shift is...

Even before setting up my homestead, I was always afraid of critters. After all, it’s...

Spiders have a lot of benefits. They can eat annoying pests like mosquitos and insects and are...

The perfectly manicured, landscaped and abundant garden may be a wish list for most – where not a...

Imagine having a lovely afternoon on your homestead while praising the fruits you have planted....

You’re busy gardening one day when you realize that the earthworms look to be a great deal...

Pests are a great enemy of plants, and as a homesteader, I have not little chance for them in my...

Making a scarecrow can be very interesting and it will definitely come in handy. This is a very...

Ever met irritating little bugs that seem to be in love with your zucchini, pumpkin, or…...

Flies and mosquitos will eat away at your vegetable and fruit trees, and leave you with damaged...

Having beneficial insects is a great way to boost your garden and get the most from it. However,...

If you happen to run across an ant in your home, know that there are thousands more hiding out in...

When it comes to landscaping a yard, most people select herbs and plants that beautify their area....

Slugs and snails are some of the most common, peskiest, and yuckiest garden pests around. They can...

Rodents love gardens, but gardens don’t love rodents. They destroy plants, bulbs, seeds, fruits,...

For a gardener, there is almost nothing worse than checking on your plants only to find that an...