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 ...

Q: My lawn care guy is recommending that I have my lawn treated for ants and chinch bugs. What even are chinch bugs? Do I have to do this? I hate to spray insecticide all over the lawn. I have a ...

There’s nothing better than stepping out into your backyard to enjoy a lush green lawn. Anyone who maintains a lawn knows how much care goes into correctly watering and caring for grass. So it can be ...

In Mississippi, insect pests can cause havoc in home landscapes. Many of these pests can be controlled with insecticides to improve the health and productivity of lawns and gardens. I will discuss ...

Q. My lawn service has recommended that an insecticide for grubs be applied to my grass. Do I really need to do this? Daryl J. —Tulsa A. There is no short answer to this question. If you have had ...

Q: I have a pine shrub that is sick. It’s shedding needles and the needles have white spots on them. Do you know the best way to treat this? I wasn’t sure if I should spray an insecticide or a ...

Kamyar Enshayan is an agricultural engineer and served on the Cedar Falls City Council. I love sitting near our vegetable garden and just enjoying the backyard and the multitude of creatures who share ...