Integrated pest management, or IPM, is a term mentioned a lot in pest-control circles. What is it? It is a pest-control philosophy that promotes using more than one method to control a pest. The goal ...

Whether it’s part of our DNA or learned behavior, most of us seem naturally afraid of spiders. Even those of us who don’t tend to jump on chairs, scream or run from the first sight of the ...

Weeds, ants, rats and gophers, snails and slugs — these are just a few of the pests that may take up residence in your home and garden. A fast and easy way of dealing with unwanted creatures is to ...

If you are around Master Gardeners long enough, you are going to hear about IPM. Integrated Pest Management is one of the first things Master Gardener trainees learn about in their training classes.

Another invasive pest is making its presence known in Lancaster County — the jumping worm (Amynthas spp.), sometimes called crazy worms or snake worms. This pest negatively impacts soil and threatens ...