Pest Control

Bambi isn’t so cute when he’s chomping away at half your backyard. Deer can be a huge nuisance for homeowners, but choosing the right plants for your landscape will make…

Do you want to put a stop to itchy fleas but aren’t a big fan of pesticides? Many plants have natural flea-repellent powers that can send those pests packing.  Planting…

Ticks are tiny pests that cause big problems. If you find ticks on you, your loved ones, or your dogs after spending time in your yard, it’s important to take…

Eek! You went out to work in your garden only to find huge bugs crawling all over your plants. Don’t kill them just yet. Some bugs, known as beneficial insects,…

Spending summer evenings outdoors enjoying your beautiful yard sounds so relaxing — until mosquitoes start attacking you. If covering your body in chemical-laden sprays every day isn’t your thing, you…

Spending time outdoors enjoying your dream landscape can quickly turn into a nightmare if you’re swarmed by pesky mosquitoes. Taking these steps will help you take back control of your…

When you’ve got a mole in your yard, don’t make the rookie mistake of using bait or gum to control it. Although removing a mole takes patience, the fastest way…

Those strange tunnels in your yard are likely the work of a mole or vole, but which one is it? It’s easy to get these two furry ground dwellers confused.…

When chasing the woodchuck out of your garden patch starts to feel like Groundhog Day, it’s about time to put some control measures in place. Learning how to get rid…

Pocket gophers are a headache in the yard, but controlling them with rodenticides can feel worrisome. Rodenticides are an effective gopher control method, but they also threaten wildlife, pets, and…