Insects are an inevitable aspect of owning houseplants, but major infestations can threaten the health of your plants. One way to remove these pests is with insecticidal soap. The product contains ...

Taking care of pests in the garden has always been a challenge to many gardeners. Many people who love gardening are looking for safe, effective, and low toxic product alternatives to the more toxic ...

Some oils from natural ingredients like peppermint, garlic, lemon, and thyme may help ward off insects. However, more research is needed to fully support the benefits of homemade bug sprays. Not ...

Q: Please recommend a ready to use houseplant spray containing insecticidal soap or pyrethrin that you suggested using to get patio plants ready to move indoors. I have several large geraniums, doing ...

Spending time outside in the summer can do wonders for your mental and physical health — but bugs and insects can quickly cause your enjoyment to end. There are dozens of bug-repellent sprays on the ...

I'm always on the lookout for simple solutions to deter garden pests, and if they can be made at home, even better. So, when a DIY aphid-tackling spray fell onto my radar recently, I was intrigued – ...

Say goodbye to mealybugs on houseplants and in the garden for good Reviewed by Julie Thompson-Adolf Fact checked by Jessica Wrubel There are hundreds of insect species known collectively as mealybugs, ...

For centuries, savvy gardeners used soap sprays to combat bugs. Andrew Jackson Downing, a gardening celebrity of the 19th century (who would have designed New York City's Central Park if his life had ...