Farmers' Almanac
pests

Bats are great to have around, until they take up residence inside your home. Learn how to evict them easily, and without harming them.

During the late summer and early fall, bees and wasps can become even more of a nuisance than in the dead of summer.

June is National Pest Month, and with good reason; here in New England, the period of time starting around Mothers’ Day and ending around Fathers’ Day is known as “black fly season.” This is also the time of year that mosquitoes begin to rear their ugly heads.

Tips on making your lawn flourish without relying upon potentially-harmful chemicals.

Bedbug infestations are on the rise. What you need to know about these household predators.

Last week, we were dealing with very cold temperatures and even snow. Today it’s warm and sunny, but my house is being invaded by ladybugs! From time to time, in the fall, we have many people write to us about the ladybugs that come out in the fall. Are they a sign of a harsh… Continue Reading »

Is the family dog trampling on your newly planted flower garden? Are neighborhood cats using your garden as a litter box? Check out our top tips for keeping pets out of gardens.

Learn how to naturally discourage deer, slugs, moles, and other pests from visiting your garden.

Tick season is upon us! Find out what you should do if you find a tick on you.