Backyard Boss - pests

The Gardener's Guide to Mosquito Control

Audrey Stallsmith — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 13:00:12 GMT

Mosquitoes and blood type. It's a major topic that analyzes why these biting garden pests prefer certain people to others, especially regarding blood type. Most garden insects don't bite all people equally. They are mostly attracted to specific individuals based on their blood type, genetics, and scent.

Use Eco-Friendly Flea Solutions This Fall

Chad Soles — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 14:00:11 GMT

As the fall colors begin to transform the landscape and temperatures cool, many homeowners breathe a sigh of relief, thinking they've left behind the pest problems of summer. However, fall brings its challenges, particularly regarding fleas in fall. Scott Grillo, a fur and shed expert specializing in canine grooming and wellness, offers valuable insights and practical tips for controlling and handling fleas during fall. Fleas thrive in moderate temperatures, particularly between 65 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit, making fall perfect for them to reproduce and spread in your outdoor garden or pets.

Find Out How to Get Rid of Cockroaches For Good

Kaitlyn Bain — Sun, 08 Sep 2024 13:00:10 GMT

Cockroaches are the infestation that no one wants in their house. These tough bugs don't cause a lot of damage to your home on their own — but their legs and bodies are fantastic carriers of germs and diseases. Common roaches have been known to spread salmonella, listeria, dysentery, leprosy, Typhoid fever, and cholera along with a variety of other bacteria and diseases that you don't want around your family or home.

Things You Have Around the House That Repel Snakes

Eleni Veroutsos — Sun, 01 Sep 2024 13:30:10 GMT

Encountering a snake in your home or garden is an unsettling experience. While these creatures play a crucial role in the ecosystem, their presence in your living space is often unwelcome. However, many snake-repelling methods can be cruel to the snakes or damaging to your outdoor or indoor spaces.

The Yard Mistake That Attracts Ticks and Pests

Ania Pitula — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 12:00:15 GMT

Maintaining a lush and green lawn can help your home show off a clean, elegant, and well-kept appearance. However, regular lawn care practices like mowing your grass and de-weeding are essential for reasons that go beyond good looks. These practices are crucial for supporting a healthy ecological balance throughout your landscape and offer effective and natural lawn pest control. Without them, your lawn can quickly transform into a thriving habitat for ticks and other unwanted garden pests!

Use Castor Oil to Keep Moles Away

Swati Sharma — Sun, 28 Jul 2024 14:00:10 GMT

Are you looking for some natural ways to eliminate moles in your garden? Castor oil can be a beneficial tool in your quest. It is an effective and eco-friendly method to repel moles without resorting to harsh chemicals or causing harm to these creatures.

Explore Garden Ladybugs and How They Impact Your Space

Ashley Hanson — Mon, 13 May 2024 15:00:14 GMT

Many see garden ladybugs as good luck symbols, especially when you find them in your garden.These small, colorful beetles do more than just bring a smile; they play a significant role in keeping your plants healthy by acting like pest control. They help by eating pests that harm your flowers and vegetables. But it's not all good news.

Squirrels in Your Yard: Good or Bad?

Nicole Malczan — Sun, 12 May 2024 14:00:15 GMT

Many people are not very fond of squirrels, whether the standard brown kind or even appealing varieties like white, black, or red squirrels. They can chatter uncomfortably loudly and will happily munch on any plants they see (and forget about leaving pumpkins outside for Halloween or autumnal decor!).

Eliminating Roaches with Household Ingredients

Chad Soles — Sun, 12 May 2024 13:00:14 GMT

Are you wondering how to get rid of roaches? You are not alone. Most people struggle to find a home remedy that can remove roaches from their homes. Nevertheless, you need to look for natural pest control approaches to repel these pests from your house because they carry pathogens that cause diseases such as salmonellosis, typhoid fever, cholera, and dysentery.

Garden Spiders: Natural Pest Control or Garden Nuisance?

Ashley Hanson — Sat, 04 May 2024 15:00:15 GMT

Garden spiders are common to spot in your backyard, but what do you know about these creatures? Instead of getting rid of them, you want to try to understand the true nature of big garden spiders. Examining their roles in getting rid of garden pests will teach you whether they are beneficial or potentially harmful.