Most gardeners reach for the spray bottle the moment they spot a pest. But that reflex may be doing more harm than good, ...

Noticing rats in your garden? Your bird feeder could be the culprit: spilled bird feed attracts pests like rats, even leading ...

Frogs are interesting creatures, but they are best admired in marshes and other natural habitats, not on your front porch.

Authorities seized dozens of birds in Lompoc during an investigation into illegal cockfighting, a practice officials say has ...

PESCADERO — Every year from late December through March, scientists from the Beltran and Costa labs at UC Santa Cruz set out for the beaches of Año Nuevo State Park. There, thousands of elephant seals ...

Key Points Use castor oil, coffee grounds, or garlic and chili pepper spray to deter moles.Flooding mole tunnels is temporary and best when combined with other deterrents.A long-term solution is to ...

Here’s a fun fact: you can’t worry about your overflowing inbox when you’re standing on top of a 200-million-year-old traprock ridge watching hawks soar past at eye level, which makes West Rock Ridge ...

Squirrels can wreak havoc on your yard, from digging up veggies to eating your bird feed. Some people recommend using this controversial DIY repellent.

As Congress advances the Farm Bill, strengthening voluntary conservation programs on farms, ranches, and forests is essential ...

If you've done what you can to deter squirrels from invading your bird feeder, but they're still approaching from the ground, ...

As overpopulation wreaks havoc on Britain’s woodlands, experts say 750,000 of the creatures will need to be culled each year ...