Insects are definitely an inevitable part of outdoor living, but if ants have taken over your lawn, you’ll need help eradicating them. The best ant killers for lawns can help you control ant ...

Ants are, more often than not, relatively harmless bugs to have in your yard, but if their nest is tearing up your lawn then it can be a good idea to move them along. But how do you kill ants in a ...

Fire ants are similar in appearance to many other ants, so make sure you have correctly identified the species before attempting to solve your ant problem. Fire ants are very aggressive and will ...

Ants can quickly turn a well-kept lawn into uneven ground covered with soil mounds. These nests disrupt the grass surface, affect mowing, and in some cases damage the roots. The most effective way to ...

If your grass has been watered enough in the drought and water-use restrictions to produce a relatively compact and green lawn, now is the time to fertilize it. A winterizer product with a 3-1-2 ...

You can give your lawn all the love you want, but if pests make up their minds to mar that lush, green grass, then you've got a mess on your hands. Nip an insect takeover in the bud this summer.

In a recent column on child safety in the garden, I mentioned getting rid of fire ant mounds in play areas. As a result, I’ve gotten a few questions on controlling fire ants, which can inflict painful ...

Spring is near in Louisiana. The birds are singing and flowers are beginning to blossom in our landscapes. It’s a great time to be outdoors. Watch your step, though, or you might become a victim of ...

Caterpillars of all kinds have been out in abundance this year, starting with early populations of webworms, other leaf-eating caterpillars like sophora worm (feeding on Texas Mountain Laurel) and ...

Q: Fire ants are building mounds in our yard as they do every spring. In the past we've treated for these nasty stinging pests, but this year we've added a new dog and are concerned that fire ants or ...

As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...