"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When the weather warms, we’re all itching to get outside. But with the great outdoors comes an array of ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Fall backyard. Fall is a time for your backyard to reset. As we enter the colder months many plants go into dormancy, reserving ...

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners. Happy 4th of July. I talk to concerned gardeners every year about insects and disease, so this week I will discuss using a more natural approach with the ...

Rebecca Brill is a writer whose essays have appeared in The Paris Review Daily, VICE, Literary Hub, and elsewhere. She runs the Susan Sontag's Diary and the Sylvia Plath's Food Diary accounts on ...

Mosquitoes are drawn to backyards with standing water, dense greenery, and carbon dioxide exhaled by people and animals. To fight mosquitoes, clean up standing water, trim shady plants, and consider ...

“Hewwo, ACME Pest Contwol? I have a pest I need contwolled.” So said Elmer Fudd, and he wasn’t alone. Unwanted invaders represent a constant challenge for anyone tending to a lawn or garden. How to ...

Key Points Cayenne pepper helps deter deer, rabbits, and squirrels from your garden.Reapply frequently, especially after rain, for best results.Consider sprays, barriers, or motion lights for stronger ...

This bluish dragonfly is feasting on a blueberry on a bush on Stodge Meadow Pond in Ashburnham, as captured by Anne Colturi of North Orange. Credit: File photo Caelin Graber lives in Greenville. Now ...

BUCKEYE, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) - With rain in the forecast this week, pest control experts say now is the time to make sure your backyard doesn’t become a breeding ground for mosquitoes. Denis Logan, the ...

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners! A delayed happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there in the Valley. Although the most popular gift is clothing, a power tool is always a great choice for ...