Wasps are arguably among some of the most controversial flying insects. With the exception of nesting wasps, most of these insects are usually harmless to humans unless the wasps perceive that they ...

Creating a pest-free garden doesn’t have to mean reaching for chemicals. With the right mix of herbs, flowers, and vegetables, you can design a space that’s self-sustaining, fragrant, and full of life ...

While it’s exciting that temperatures are beginning to climb and we’re inching toward warmer weather, the spring and summer seasons approaching also signals the natural increase of active insects. One ...

Wasps are, generally, always unwelcome guests in our backyards, and we are always looking for ways to ward them off. While there's many tricks that promise to help keep wasps away, from putting coins ...

Like bush beans, snap peas (Pisum sativum var. macrocarpon) add growth-boosting nitrogen to the soil and shade cilantro plants from excessive sun and heat. Both cilantro and peas can be planted in ...

Lavender plants attract pollinators but repel some other insects including mosquitoes. The insect repellency of lavender plants, essential oils, and lavender-scented products are not the same. The ...