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 ...

Chinch bugs have been a problem for area lawns for the past month or so. Watch for damage and treat promptly. (Nola.com | The Times-Picayune archive) There are several lawn diseases that are active in ...

Heat, disease, and simple lack of water aren’t the only reasons a lawn might brown in summer. Often overlooked is the damage caused by a pair of small grass-eating bugs that are active in summer – sod ...

The need for lawn maintenance hits a peak in summer. Besides the constant mowing, watering is needed in dry spells and pests like insects, diseases and weeds may need to be dealt with. Mid- to ...

Flies, mosquitos, and ticks can dampen any outdoor excursion, especially on a hot summer day. A short hike can quickly become a swat fest when the bugs are out, and there’s nothing worse than having ...

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 ...