Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Spending time outside in the summer can do wonders for your mental and physical health — but bugs and insects can quickly cause ...

A recent column on how to repel stray cats without harming them generated lots of mail. Readers expressed a need for similar information to keep deer, birds, mice and insects at bay. It’s easy to make ...

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Q: What can I spray to kill weeds in and around my rose bushes without hurting them?Estelle Cooper, Jefferson A: At a big-box store I recently saw a sprayer that had a conical shield attached to the ...

Summer gardens are currently in full bloom, boasting vibrant flowers and nearly ripe crops - but slugs pose a real threat, as these hungry pests can decimate plants virtually undetected until the ...

What can be done about scale and soot on crape myrtles? I cannot find a spray for that. Should I use Garrett Juice? Will the sprayer clog? J.E., Irving A spray made of Garrett Juice, Bio-Wash and ...