Since I moved to Brooklyn, ants have been invading my kitchen for several weeks each spring. Usually I buy commercial (and toxic) ant bait traps from my local hardware store, but this year I opted for an easy solution using two ingredients I had in my kitchen pantry. Here's how to make your own non-toxic ant killer. 

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The "paper cone of death" fruit fly trap is one way to kill those annoying little pests. But, the other day, when I was having trouble fitting a paper cone into my glass, I discovered an alternate solution that's just as effective! More

I lived in Australia for several years and attended many a picnic or BBQ (and, no, there is no "shrimp on the barbie" because they eat prawns!). I noticed that at every outdoor meal, platters and plates of food were covered with mesh domes or tents to keep the pesky flies away. More

Last night, I sat with my family as they cracked open blue crabs on a newspaper-covered picnic table. As things got messier and messier, the flies started coming. My cousin lamented having forgotten his electronic bug swatter, and our conversation turned to creative and effective pest control. More

According to my weather forecaster, because of the unusually mild winter, we're in for a mosquito and rodent filled summer. Rather than hide inside or surround yourself with DEET and Citronella candles, why not try making your own repellent? These string gardens are so beautiful and sweet-smelling that no one will guess their real purpose. More

Looking for ways to rid your indoor and outdoor spaces of mosquitoes? Here are our best posts on how to keep those little buggers away. More

Summer is finally here! It's time to kick off your shoes, head outside and enjoy all that the season has to offer—sunshine, pool parties and bugs. Lots and lots of bugs. If you're spending time outside this summer, invest (a lot or just a little) in a high-tech bug zapper to keep the little suckers off your patio. More

Hummingbirds are a big hit at my house. My wife and I love them, my daughter loves them, even the cats love them (just watching them, they are indoor cats). Unfortunately, the ants love them too. More accurately, the ants love the hummingbird feeder, with its steady supply of sugar water. It does not take them long to find the feeder and once they do, they will take it over. Here is a quick and easy solution for keeping your feeder ant-free. More

Composting kitchen scraps for use in the garden is a classic green living practice, but there are many kitchen waste items that can also be put to good use in other ways in the garden. From hot peppers to paper towel rolls, here are seven kitchen waste items to make your home and garden healthy and happy. More

Last week, I showed how you can make natural pesticides for your plants. While these sprays pose less risk than the toxic ones, they also rid your plant of beneficial insects like the ladybug. Unlike most pesky bugs that you want to purge from your garden, ladybugs live up to their cute little name. They pose no harm and are actually beneficial to your plants by feasting on a few of your plant's nemeses such as aphids, mealybugs, leaf hoppers, scales and mites. More