A well-maintained backyard with clean surfaces, dry soil, and organized storage areas reduces pest activity by removing food, water, and shelter sources - Shutterstock A backyard should feel like a ...

It’s the time of year when we champ at the bit, ready to rear out of the gates. However, the skill with early-season gardening is not to go too soon; launching into planting before the frosts have ...

Prevent bugs and rodents in your yard by getting rid of sources of food, shelter, and water, like kiddie pools, cardboard, ...

While a decrease in insects as the weather cools is a plus to many people, Texans should keep in mind that beneficial insects in gardens and yards could use a little help. "Although many insects die ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - An invasive pest has been found in compost bags on Maui, according to the state Department of Agriculture. A single dead coconut rhinoceros beetle was found Monday at a Maui ...

Many people are well into the vegetable-growing season in their home gardens. An activity that began in the spring with excitement and hope may now be in the difficult phase as gardeners deal with ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - After the recent discover of an invasive pest on the Garden Isle, Kauai residents are being asked to check their compost piles and green waste. Agriculture officials want ...

After three dead adult coconut rhinoceros beetles were collected from traps at Hawaii Organics Compost in June, the owner has ...