February can be a tricky month for gardeners across North America. With its unpredictable weather and lingering winter chill, ...

As temperatures plunged across Florida this week, residents woke to a now familiar but still startling sight: iguanas lying ...

Warming temperatures mean more rats, and the possible spread of more disease between the rodents and people. That has some scientists and municipal governments asking: is birth control part of the ...

The good news is that snow fleas don’t bite or carry worrying diseases to humans and pets. They can, however, travel into your home on shoes, snow-laden boots, pet fur, or even on shoveling tools. In ...

Starlings and blue tits, meanwhile, use scent to seek out aromatic plants such as yarrow, hogweed and elder, which they weave ...

Since crape myrtles come in many sizes, choose the spot to plant so you can determine the height and spread of the shrub or ...

Baltimore City Council President Zeke Cohen and others said the act could lead to more frequent inspections and the revocation of rental licenses. Before the hearing, councilmembers visited an ...

Alternatively, you can purchase dried catnip, which is usually used as a treat for cats. Sprinkle the herb near the areas ...

Florida's coastal and urban counties continue to see the spread of two invasive termite species beyond South Florida. The species are now threatening structures statewide, according to a new ...

When cold weather sets in, it’s tempting to assume pest problems go into hibernation along with the garden. Unfortunately, ...

Complaints like these are behind House Bill 2562, introduced by State Representative Ikaika Olds. The bill would classify ...

Learn the difference between termites and carpenter ants, including how they look, the damage they cause, and what Southern homeowners should know to protect their homes.