As summer wanes and we head into the fall, it’s likely that we’ll want to spend as much time outside as possible before the cold arrives. We’ll sit around the fire pit, sipping wine, and it will be ...

Key Points Stink bugs sneak into homes through small cracks, drawn by warmth, shelter, and food.Seal entry points, tidy up ...

If you see one cockroach near an outdoor water faucet, or running under some bark mulch, there are hundreds more. You don't want that. Here's how to stop it.

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Trekking to the great outdoors calls for bug repellant, plenty of water, and good company. But that first essential—bug spray—might not be the only thing you need to keep pests at bay. Now, a new pest ...

Ginny Bartolone began writing DIY and home improvement guides nearly 10 years ago, covering everything from energy-efficient appliances to cracked foundations. Whether she's compiling cost information ...

Mosquitoes are the bane of every outdoor event and they lay eggs in stagnant water. Make your yard less attractive to them by removing all sources of stagnant water such as buckets, bird baths, pet ...

Spring and summer are great times to be afield fishing, hiking, boating, etc. However, there is one danger that can easily spoil your fun - bugs! Most of us are familiar with the evil black flies that ...

Most people first notice pill bugs while lifting a flowerpot or turning over a log, then watching small gray roly polies curl ...

On the next Outdoor Explorer, I’ll be talking about Entomophagy with Chris Gilberds, a chef from Whitehorse, Yukon Territory. Entomophagists are people who eat insects, and Chris Gilberds has a lot to ...