Barbara has written professionally for more than two decades. In the past five years, she has specialized in creating real estate and home improvement content. Besides writing for Forbes Home, she ...

With a reliable bug zapper racket, you can dispatch flying insects at close range. Most rackets are durable and designed to kill on contact. This makes them convenient for handling small pest problems ...

Someone once told me that a ladybug landing on you brings good luck. So recently, after a trip to Cordova Park in Otley, Iowa, I was ecstatic when I returned home and noticed what appeared to be a ...

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) grows well in dry climates, withstanding periods of drought and heat. Plus, it is a ladybug magnet. "Ladybugs generally prefer to feed on nectar and pollen from plants ...

Your backyard is a bustling ecosystem filled with fascinating creatures that often go unnoticed. These small animals play vital roles in maintaining balance in your garden, from pest control to ...

Until fairly recently, the notion of “beneficial insects” was unheard of. Many of us grew up believing all bugs were bad, a problem to be solved with a quick spray of Raid. While some insects may ...