Leather jackets are the larvae of the crane fly, which resembles an overgrown mosquito when mature. These larvae have a cylindrical shape with a head that retracts into the thorax. The hungry larvae ...

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) combines various methods to control garden pests and diseases, minimizing risks. Cultural controls involve good gardening practices to prevent pest and disease issues.

Wasps, mice, squirrels, ants, deer—these and other unwelcome critters can wreak havoc inside your house or yard, but you can prevent health risks and property damage by taking these smart steps By ...

Insect netting can make a huge difference to your yard, but it's important to select the correct variety, keeping in mind ...

Dragonflies are ideal hunting machines. More than 80 percent of their brain is used for processing visual information, and it is believed that some species can see objects up to 30 feet away and ...

Not all pest control comes in plastic boxes. Truthfully, some of the best and most effective natural pesticides are already in your backyard. Michael Pollan, an award-winning science journalist and ...

"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 ...

A free class, Intelligent Pest Management," will be presented at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Hernando County Cooperative Extension Service, 19490 Oliver St. The program, which will be given by Urban ...