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Does your lawncare routine involve this common practice? If so, it's probably affecting the number of birds visiting your garden. Here's how.

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Every now and then, we all have a close encounter with an insect and get stung. It can happen anytime of the year, but because people spend more time outdoors in the summer, it’s more likely to happen ...

Here are some tips from California Poison Control System on preventing poisonous bites. Many spiders and insects, as well as various critters who also call California home, can turn summer fun into a ...

Kudzu bugs live in kudzu vines most of the year but search for warmth when cold weather comes. Keep these invasive pests out ...

A beetle with one of the most dangerous chemical defenses on Earth becomes the focus of this close-up backyard encounter. The video explains how its toxin works as a survival weapon, turning a small ...

These pests have been wreaking havoc on Hawaii's vegetation, and palm trees in particular. If you spot one, don't let it go — ...

An invasive insect called the rice delphacid was a major problem for some farmers in 2025. With low prices for their crop and ...