Dear Heloise: It’s that time of year in the Midwest -- snake season! Do you or any of your loyal followers have any ideas for keeping snakes away from my home and garage without costing me a month’s ...

Snakes in your yard can be a good thing, but if you need to get rid of snakes, these simple tips will help. Snakes are relatively shy creatures that tend to avoid human contact and mostly keep to ...

DENVER — The five main insects that may be bothering your plants are whiteflies, aphids, mealybugs, spider mites and scale. All of these are sucking insects, rather than chewing ones. They're the ...

Snakes prey on rodents and insects and are a vital part of the ecosystem, but for many homeowners snakes are not welcome in the yard. Some snakes will bite, and bites can be harmful, so it's ...

A: The best way to get rid of the snakes is to make sure your back yard is not a snake haven, according to a Web site called Getting Rid of Snakes. If you have seen a snake in an area of your yard ...