Garden Pests

While enchanting to look at, deer are the nemesis of the home gardener. If you are wondering how to keep deer out of your garden this summer, consider one—or more—of the recommendations detailed here.

While their names may sound similar, moles and voles are each destructive in their own ways. Here’s what to know about the differences between vole vs. mole damage and how to address it.

Do leaf miners only do minor damage or are they a major garden problem that may require you to resort to insecticides?

Don’t let mosquitoes, slugs, and other uninvited pests ruin your garden plantings. Keep insects and vermin away with these green-minded methods.

Learn what to do if you spot this tiny pest on your property.

Assassin bugs kill squash bugs, aphids, tomato hornworms, and other insects that decimate your flowers and veggies. But can they hurt you?

Woodpeckers are attractive birds to observe, but pecking can damage your home and even cause insect infestations. Learning how to deter woodpeckers can save your siding—and protect the birds from harm.

Are squirrels eating pumpkins in your outdoor fall displays? Here’s what you can do to distract and deter the animals without harming them.

Though bats are key to keeping the insect population around your home in check, you definitely don’t want them living under your roof. Here’s what to do if you find bats in your home.

Creeped out by slithery legless reptiles? Try these methods to discourage their presence or banish them should they appear on your property.