Mosquitoes thrive in summer, but expert tips and treatments can help you keep them out of your backyard and protect your family.

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Spiders in the garden usually eat insect pests, but the large Joro spider has been making headlines. Experts say this ...

To keep pesky biting insects out of your yard this summer, fill it with these expert-approved plants and herbs that will ...

Sunshine and warmer temperatures are coaxing insect pests out of their overwintering spots and encouraging them to take up residence in lawns and gardens. These pesky insects prefer lush, green ...

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Large ant hills in your yard can be an eyesore. Plus they can make it tricky to mow your lawn or tend your garden—especially ...

While the vast majority of snakes are completely harmless—and even beneficial—to you and your yard, let’s face it: they’re not the most pleasant critter to have around. Snakes are long, thin, ...

Plenty of O'Fallon homeowners spend their weekends pushing a spreader across the yard, guessing at fertilizer rates and hoping for the best. By midsummer, the results tell the story — ...

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