Living in a small space has its advantages, like being relatively affordable and energy-efficient. However, when pests show up in a small place, there’s little room for distance. An effective pest ...

When fields of oilseed rape are exposed to diesel exhaust and/or ozone -- both found in emissions from diesel burning vehicles and industry -- the number of parasitic insects available to control ...

A North Carolina pest control company is offering homeowners $2,000 for it to release about 100 cockroaches in their homes in an effort to study a treatment method. "As technology advances, we’re ...

Dealing with pests in your garden is frustrating. It can be tedious and even expensive when trying to keep aphids, spider mites, cabbage worms, beetles, and other insects away. Whether you are sick of ...

No-Tent Heat Treatments are a great solution for termites and bed bugs. It is both easier and more cost effective than typical tent fumigation. These treatments also freshen air and reduce allergens.

The use of agricultural chemicals to control insect pests and diseases in crops is the most effective method. However, with the increase of lifestyle diseases like cancer linked to the use of ...

Integrated pest management (IPM) is an environmentally conscious approach to managing insects, weeds and disease. By focusing on natural processes, growers use pest control methods beginning with the ...

Barbara has written professionally for more than two decades. In the past five years, she has specialized in creating real estate and home improvement content. Besides writing for Forbes Home, she ...

Sounds of scratching, gnawing, rustling or squeaking in your home at night could be signs of a rat infestation. According to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), Old World rats breed ...

A pest control worker has been defended by a Government department after he was accused of killing wild birds during a feral chicken cull. The Ministry of Home Affairs said the worker followed the ...