If you decide to use a pesticide, select one that is effective against the pest you are aiming to control and that poses the ...

Your house feels like a home to you. But it’s understandable if you don’t want it to be an oasis for pests, too. Whether you want to put measures in place to help with preventative pest control, or ...

Vice President of Growth & Engagement at CBS News and Stations Jennifer Earl is the Vice President of Growth & Engagement at CBS News and Stations. Jennifer has previously written for outlets ...

DENVER — The five main insects that may be bothering your plants are whiteflies, aphids, mealybugs, spider mites and scale. All of these are sucking insects, rather than chewing ones. They're the ...

Systemic insecticides for spotted lanternflies can harm pollinators. Physically remove spotted lanternfly egg masses before they hatch. Editor’s note: Throughout the growing season, Mike Hogan, OSU ...

BIOLOGICAL control as a supplement to chemical control of insect pests was discussed by the first -named author in an article in Nature in 1944 1. It was shown that there was a practical possibility ...

A question for Dan Gill: I have a camellia bush that has a white powdery substance all over the leaves. What will get rid of it and keep it from coming back? -- Joan Jagneaux Answer: That's an insect ...

Autumn brings increased indoor spider activity, with most species like American house and cellar spiders being harmless and beneficial pest controllers. However, venomous brown recluse and black widow ...