Microorganisms are usually a welcome guest in compost, but larger pests like ants may be problematic. Ants are attracted to compost for warmth, shelter, moisture, and food. Before you look for ways to ...

You expect wildlife in compost. Microorganisms, worms, pseudoscorpions, beetles, mites, sow bugs and other small critters contribute their talents and eventually their carcasses to the mix. What you ...

Q. My compost bin is horribly infested with ants. What can I do to make them go away? It seems counterproductive to use an insecticide in a compost bin. A. Normally, an active compost pile will be too ...

Fall is the perfect time to fertilize your lawn. In many regions, autumn is when abundant rainfall and cool weather inspire ...

Fire ants can cause painful stings and disrupt the ecosystem in your garden and beyond. Regular checks of potted plants and thorough maintenance in your backyard can keep them away. Diatomaceous earth ...

Q: I have a compost pile quite a distance from the house and it is constantly loaded with fruit flies. It is a Smith and Hawken black plastic, three-tier stacking unit. I live just south of San ...

AS Guyana continues advancing its sustainable agriculture agenda, the Ministry of Agriculture, on Tuesday, commissioned two new state-of-the-art facilities ...