Gardens are diverse environments that depend on insects and other pests for healthy plant growth. But unwanted pests can ...

Skin flakes are hard to digest. It’s like eating hair, or feathers. So dust mites have powerful digestive enzymes to break the skin down. Those enzymes turn up in dust mite poop. And let’s just say ...

There are a few common plants that are likely to attract pests into your garden - but an expert says there's no need to get ...

This section contains information on a number of common insect pest species that can be found in UK homes and cause damage to food, furniture, clothes and plants. Each page offers information on how ...

There are better ways. Expert issues warning over common method used for household pest control: 'It doesn't matter' first ...

A home gardener has shared his method for creating your own plant protection from pests with just a few items.

According to the report, winter's extreme weather swings, from record snowfalls to unseasonably warm temperatures, have ...

WITH typically warmer temperatures and increased humidity at this time of year, conditions can become ideal for household pests such as moths and silverfish to thrive. These common household pests ...

Invasive pests are non-native species of plants, diseases, insects or animals that spread rapidly, outcompeting native species and disrupting ecosystems. These species are often very adaptable ...

For those growing tomatoes in their garden, placing a handy plant alongside it can ensure ... "I underplant my tomatoes with them to help deter common pests". Marigolds have a strong scent ...

We hope your spring cleaning doesn’t uncover these house ... bean plants – like kidney and green beans – developed the hooks to defend against aphids and other plant-eating pests.