As summer wanes and we head into the fall, it’s likely that we’ll want to spend as much time outside as possible before the cold arrives. We’ll sit around the fire pit, sipping wine, and it will be ...

Neem oil is a gentle, effective way to keep bugs off your plants. It works against aphids, spider mites, and whiteflies, and ...

Spring and summer are great times to be afield fishing, hiking, boating, etc. However, there is one danger that can easily spoil your fun - bugs! Most of us are familiar with the evil black flies that ...

One moment, I was clearing brush and rank vegetation with a gas-powered grass/brush trimmer, the next a sudden burning pain like someone jabbing a white-hot poker into my index finger was immediately ...

'Tis the season for sipping vino on the porch at dusk and roasting marshmallows around a campfire — but nothing cramps a good outdoor time like a swarm of mosquitoes, flies or gnats. But if you think ...

Waking up to a fresh batch of bug bites and then walking into your kitchen to find a swarm of fruit flies over your ripe bananas and tomatoes isn't a good way to wake up. And we've all dealt with ...

Q: About a year ago, I received a peace lily. It has done surprisingly well, considering the various opinions I have received on how to keep it healthy. About a week ago, a caterpillar appeared on the ...

On the next Outdoor Explorer, I’ll be talking about Entomophagy with Chris Gilberds, a chef from Whitehorse, Yukon Territory. Entomophagists are people who eat insects, and Chris Gilberds has a lot to ...

Provide good air circulation (“Low air flow can create a breeding ground for some pests,” says Hancock). One main way bugs ...