Key Points Marigolds offer limited pest control benefits and are not a standalone solution.They won't deter most above-ground pests, especially in planted form.Better alternatives include garlic, ...

Household pests can quickly go from being a mere nuisance to becoming an actual health and safety concern. In particular, pests that find their way to our pantries pose a massive risk. Many carry ...

Southern California’s famed Joshua trees are flowering months ahead of schedule, baffling scientists and raising fears about the future of the species. The Mojave Desert succulents typically bloom ...

Here’s how to get rid of these destructive pests of squash and pumpkins. If you’ve ever headed out into the garden in the morning to discover your zucchini plants have collapsed overnight, it’s likely ...

Lopez High School senior Sophie Citro stands silhouetted against a light outside of the school. Her eyes are fixed on an adjacent wall straining to see fuzzy, beige shapes that cling to the wood. Her ...

This week’s featured creature is a small bird that passes through the Ada area during spring and fall migrations. And during those migrations, the sedge wren would be quite common. However, due to the ...