Integrated pest management (IPM) is a tool used in agriculture to minimize environmental impact. It begins with identifying the plant problem (as I discussed last week) and selecting the appropriate ...

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It’s always a rewarding feeling when you’re growing vegetables — successfully. Be it juicy tomato plants and zucchini to aromatic herbs, nothing beats the fresh taste. But if you're wondering why your ...

Last week, I started a short series on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and focused on the “what.” Today, the next step is diagnosing the specific problem.

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Remove food, water, and shelter in your yard to make it less inviting to pests. Seal up your home’s entry points to keep critters from sneaking inside. Call a pro if needed, and talk kindly with your ...

SEATTLE — As things warm up outside, a lot of us will wage war inside with an annual invasion of pests. If so, think twice before hiring someone to evict your pests—usually you can take care of the ...

In the long-term care industry, impeccable sanitation and cleanliness must not only be expected, but also enforced. With consistent exposure to germs, strict sanitation routines are essential in ...

No matter how clean you keep your home, you’ll likely have a pest problem at some point. Many pest solutions kill the invading animals, which some may find inhumane or messy. Many of those that claim ...

If you think summer pests suck, just wait until winter comes along. The only thing worse than a winter influx of bugs is the parade of rodents that can follow it. Your warm home becomes extra ...