When fleas invade your yard, it’s only a matter of time until they make their way into your house, especially if you have animals. These tiny and tenacious insects have a way of jumping on larger ...

Overwatering a lawn can kill it as quickly as underwatering because the grass roots drown. Learn the eight signs that you're ...

Ticks and fleas are a potential nightmare for anyone who spends a lot of time on their lawn. But there's an overlooked solution to easily keep them away.

Send ticks packing by clearing away their favorite foods and habitats, and adopting repellents and landscaping techniques ...

Q: I live in the country, and my cat sometimes ventures off my deck on nice days. I am planning a garden and want to choose plants that won't poison my cat if he nibbles them. What do you suggest?

Red meat allergy, or alpha-gal syndrome, was first reported in 2009 and is still relatively rare but is on the rise.

New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that emergency room visits caused by tick bites have ...

Good bugs pollinate our food crops, enrich and fertilize the soil, eat our garbage and provide food for wildlife.

These spider-like parasites are primarily found in wooded, grassy and brush-filled areas, and while more prevalent in the ...

Family-friendly pest prevention tips for Austin homes—keep pests out with smart landscaping, inspections, pet care, and natural repellents.

Mulch is often used in gardening to retain moisture and deter weeds. But did you know that some mulches are toxic? Pets, ...

While tick bites increase every summer, with another small spike in the fall, 2025's numbers are the worst since 2019, ...