Yet snakes and another often unloved creature, the American toad, are among the most effective forms of pest control. If you tolerate these herpetological visitors — or better yet, encourage their ...

Snakes often get a bad rap and sometimes with good reason—there are plenty of venomous snakes that are dangerous to pets and people in North America, including diamondback rattlesnakes, cottonmouths, ...

One morning last week, my neighbor and I watched a momma bird help her fledgling launch in my front yard. They went from oak tree to brick house front to the hedge next door to oak tree and back again ...

If you’re interested in a more natural, less toxic approach to pest control, allow us to introduce you to the wonders of diatomaceous earth. Ideal for both indoor and outdoor use, this naturally ...

As interest in more sustainable agricultural practices has grown among home gardeners, organic pest control options have become widely available. I use many of these products in my own garden and find ...