Pests such as bedbugs, mice and termites have the potential to cause both illness and financial loss if not properly controlled. In any business, keeping pests in check is important, particularly ...

Biological control of undesirable garden pests is the desirable way to go. It’s a garden management tool that encourages natural processes by bringing one living organism into the garden to munch on ...

Part of the "Home Wreckers" series published in 1998. When Formosan termites first entered the awareness of homeowners and pest control companies a generation ago, a single chemical compound seemed to ...

It is irksome to read the occasional rant about what a health hazard sago palms are to pets, while the millions of tons of chemical fertilizers, herbicides and insecticides we put on our lawns and ...

Physically damaged or chewed plants produce a volatile chemical that may serve as a primer to prepare nearby plants to defend themselves against insect attack, according to a team of researchers. "We ...

Integrated pest management is a seven-step process that involves planning and scouting as part of a disease and pest management system. This system, if implemented properly, reduces the need for ...

Mahogany Taylor is a licensed contractor with more than 35 years of experience in construction and interior design. She started early as an apprentice in several trades and gained industry experience ...