“A qualified pest control professional can identify the species, locate the colony, and develop a targeted treatment plan ...

Mosquitoes thrive in the summer due to warmer, humid weather and increased standing water from rain. Professional treatments include barrier sprays for quick results and larvicides for long-term ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The way gardeners view insects has come a long way in the past few decades. The importance of pollinators and the natural pest ...

Mosquitoes aren’t just a summertime annoyance. They’re also the bearers of diseases. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that over 3,700 species of mosquitoes are known ...

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Do you know what you get when two peas fight? Black-eyed peas. Even if vegetables can’t fight, there’s plenty of tension around the yard and garden from insects and diseases. Insects have been out in ...

Ever notice how a quiet yard suddenly comes alive when birds drop by? Their visits bring color, music, and a surprising bonus: natural pest control. Birds are more than just pretty visitors. They help ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A hummingbird gets ready to drink out of the petals of a red flower. - Webguzs/Getty Images There are dozens of striking flowers ...

Many of the questions coming into the Extension Office this summer are about insect pest identification and control. There are many beneficial and harmless insects out there to be mindful of and ...

If you live in an area where ticks are common, part of your usual yard care routine might involve measures to reduce the number of ticks on your property. Public health organizations including the ...

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GREENSBORO, N.C. — A pesky pest is headed toward the Triad. It won't harm you, but your lawn could be in big trouble. These are fall armyworms. Their turning yards brown across the southeast. They pop ...