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You know, the most wonderful thing about social media and the internet is that everything you read there is true! Therefore, if someone you don't know posts a question, and someone else you don't know answers it, you can rest assured that the answer will be correct. Right? This naïve assumption is the basis for one of the most popular gardening myths making the digital rounds in recent years. It's a "safe, natural weed killer" made by mixing vinegar, Epsom salts, and Dawn dishwashing liquid. I won't provide the recipe because I pride myself in not promoting hogwash. Google it if you must. Mike Perkins / EyeEm/Getty Images Don't Assume Homemade Is Best Proponents of this homemade "weed killer" gush about its immediate results. "I sprayed the weeds with it yesterday morning, and they were brown and dead that afternoon!" Sounds great, but are they really dead? How Weed Killers Work The advantage that chem...

A weed-free lawn is a goal many homeowners strive for. But there is one plant in particular that can wreak havoc on your yard annually: crabgrass. This weed spreads by seeds and is characterized by wide leaves that form a tight, crab-like circle. You'll typically see crabgrass pop up during spring and rapidly takeover during summer as temperatures ramp up. However, if treated properly, you can kill crabgrass in your lawn before it takes over—and prevent it from coming back. What Is Crabgrass? Crabgrass is an invasive warm-season grass that can spread rapidly in favorable conditions. "Crabgrass is a name given to any one of 12 varieties of warm weather annual grass," says Steven Schwager, landscaping manager at Cornerstone Sonoma. The most well-known variety is Digitaria Sanguinalis. Crabgrass seeds germinate from the weed as temperatures warm up around the spring and summer. From there, the crabgrass flourishes until it dies and leaves big, cir...

Participants in the March 14 termite biology and control and March 21 general household pests courses will receive hands-on training at the IPM Experience House. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo) The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host a training session for termite control on March 14 and for household pests on March 21 in Dallas. The trainings will be held from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Integrated Pest Management Experience House located at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Dallas, 17630 Coit Road. Registration for each course is $100 a person in advance or $125 at the door. To register for the termite biology and control course, visit https://tx.ag/TermiteBiologyControl and https://tx.ag/GenHouseholdPests for the general household pests course. Space is limited to 20 participants at each meeting. There will be several Texas Department of Agriculture continuing education units available for both course...

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › The first sign of a budding whitefly infestation might be a host of tiny white flying insects rising from a plant when its leaves are disturbed. If left untreated, whiteflies ( Trialeurodes vaporariorum ) can quickly overtake a plant, penetrating the stems and sucking out the lifegiving juices within. What are whiteflies? Whiteflies are related to mealybugs and aphids, but not household flies, and are identified by their yellow-hued bodies and two sets of white wings. Studies show there are at least 115 species of whiteflies that feed on both houseplants and outdoor plants, and they propagate rapidly during the warm summer season. "High temperatures alongside high humidity levels create optimal conditions for whitefly population booms," says Shawn Gleason, an entomologist and founder of Bugs Encyclopedia. Getting rid of them require...

I've been in the business of helping professionals manage natural grass surfaces for more than 40 years. These pros grow grass for a living — sports turf managers for high school, municipality, university and professional teams; golf course superintendents; and lawn care managers. But when the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says Americans buy 70 million pounds of fertilizers every year, that's staggering, even for me. In the past 25 years, technological advancements shaped fertilizer products and how we use them. Today, they're much more efficient, safer for the environment and easier to use. Visiting your local garden center or big box store to purchase lawn fertilizer can be daunting, with seemingly endless choices. Most of the confusion stems from marketing efforts by manufacturers trying to find a niche that differentiates their product from others. So let's try to simplify and look at the options in four easy-to-grasp categories. Note: Lawn fertilizer...

Pest control costs represent a wide range. You can buy a mouse trap for a couple of bucks or spend thousands of dollars to have a professional remove bed bugs and cockroaches from your home. Here are some of the major factors that affect pest control prices: Type of Service Pest control companies offer a few different services (at different price points) depending on your needs: Pest extermination involves setting traps, fumigating or spraying to kill the pests in your home (and ensure they don't return). The average basic extermination costs $175 . Pest removal is ideal when you have larger critters inhabiting your home, like squirrels in your attic. Costs may be higher since the company must set the trap and then return to retrieve the pest. Pest prevention is a recurring service you can purchase to prevent pests from returning. Regular treatments can repel pests and block entry points into your home. Monthly prevention typically runs between $50 and $75 . Freq...

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Ugly weeds and grasses can muscle into yards and gardens, but for those who have pets, it's risky to use weed killers made with harsh chemicals. Pets can pick up toxins through their paws and skin, or eat plants that absorb them. It's possible to choose a pet-safe weed killer instead to protect furry family members while eliminating the invaders. The best pet-safe weed killers are usually made with natural or organic sustainable ingredients such as vinegar or concentrated salts. These herbicides destroy plants by desiccation (drying the leaves) or disrupting their growth. They're less likely to pollute waterways, disturb natural habitats, degrade the soil, or otherwise harm the environment. Pet-safe, eco-friendly weed killers are also less likely to affect human and wildlife health negatively. However, ...