Your window sills can do more than look pretty. These clever things help keep pests out — no traps, chemical sprays, or ...

You can have a beautiful, productive garden while working with nature to manage insect pests. As you incorporate various eco-friendly pest management strategies, you will encourage songbirds, ...

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During the spring and fall, when Marin County gets rain, slugs and snails are a constant presence in my West Marin garden. Much to my chagrin, according to the University of California’s Statewide ...

When unwanted critters invade your home, you want a fix, fast. That’s true for an annual influx of ants (what makes your bathroom so appealing?), a mouse in the pantry, roaches scampering for cover ...

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Q. I have noticed several hammerhead worms that have appeared in my yard over the summer. From what I have heard, they are invasive and harmful to earthworms. Are they a threat to people? What can I ...

A centuries-old trick can protect crops without chemical sprays even today, one TikToker demonstrated. In a very green video, TikTok creator Weeping WillowSA (@weeping.willow1) demonstrates how ...

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