Why Are My Pumpkin Buds Dying?
I recently started my first garden with pumpkins, and while one is growing great, the other buds are dying as soon as they appear. We're based in middle…
pest control
How can I get rid of crickets in my bathtub?
I found a cricket under the frame of my bathtub, and although I waited a few days hoping it would die on its own, it surprisingly gave birth…
How Can I Figure Out Where Drain Flies Are Coming From?
Hey everyone! In my previous post about drain flies, I got some helpful advice, but now I have a more pressing question. How can I determine if these…
Frustrated with Slugs and Grubby Pests – Need Help!
Hey everyone! I'm reaching out because my indoor plants, especially my potted succulents, have been overrun by slugs, particularly tiger slugs, for about a year now. It's super…
Should I be worried about thrips transferring to my clothes?
I think my pothos plants have a thrip infestation, and I'm working on treating them. When I'm spraying my plants and washing away the thrips, I'm concerned about…
How to Handle Rodent Problems Without Traps or Poison?
I've been hearing some scratching sounds in the attic, and I'm pretty sure there are rodents sneaking around. I'm hesitant to use traps or poison because we have…
How Can I Keep Ants Out of My Plant Pots? Need Suggestions!
I've got some pots on my patio and it seems like the ants love hanging around them. I've tried various methods to get rid of them, but nothing…
What to Do After Accidentally Destroying a Wasp Nest While Tree Cutting?
I accidentally took out a wasp nest while I was cutting down a tree and now I'm stuck hiding inside my house. How long will it be before…
Can Mosquito Dunks Help with Fruit Fly Larvae in Houseplants?
I've noticed that my houseplants are infested with what I believe are fruit flies, and I suspect they're coming from the soil. Can anyone confirm if mosquito dunks…
Help! Deal with Slugs on My Tomato Plants Without Getting Grossed Out?
I recently discovered slugs on my tomato plants, which totally freaks me out! I found one chilling on a tomato late at night, and it made me realize…
What's the Best Way to Grow My Strawberries?
I just bought 25 bare-root Albion everbearing strawberries and I'm located in California. I'm exploring my options for planting. I found a couple of grow towers: one from…
What’s the Best Way to Remove a Hornet’s Nest from My Siding?
I've got this massive hornet's nest attached to my siding, and I'm looking for effective ways to safely get rid of it. Any tips or methods that have…
Best DIY Methods for Cockroach and Bed Bug Control in Older Buildings
I'm dealing with a pest issue in an old building that has a lot of gaps between the floors and baseboards. Any tips or DIY methods to effectively…
What's the Best Way to Get Rid of Fungus Gnats?
I've been struggling with a serious fungus gnat infestation and I'm ready to take strong measures. So far, I've tried shaking Sevin granules on top, applying Sevin spray…
How to Deal with Mosquitoes in My Garden? Any Plant Tips?
I recently moved to a new house and have found that mosquitoes are making it impossible to enjoy my garden. I am trying to figure out where they're…
How Can I Get Rid of Ants Invading My Home This Summer?
I'm dealing with an invasion of ants in my house during the summer, and it's becoming unbearable. They're showing up everywhere—on my clothes, in the kitchen, and just…
How Can I Safely Remove Yellowjackets from My Raised Bed?
I've got a situation with a growing yellowjacket hive in my raised garden bed. I was okay with them at first, but they've become aggressive and I can't…
Growing Ground Cherries: Tips and Tricks for Success
I'm new to growing ground cherries and had a single five-gallon pot on my deck this summer. It did really well, producing about a dozen husked fruits a…
Is it safe to use spray foam around my garage's electrical conduit?
I'm looking to use Loctite Tite Foam 'Big Gaps' to fill a small hole at the base of my garage wall where the electrical conduit comes in. I…
How Can I Protect My School Garden from Deer?
I'm dealing with a significant deer problem in my school garden each year. I've tried a 7-foot high fence with deer netting, but the deer easily get past…