pest control

Spring Garden Plants That Secretly Attract Snakes: What Garden Centers Won’t Tell You

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Spring Garden Plants That Secretly Attract Snakes: What Garden Centers Won't Tell You

Your favorite spring garden plants might be rolling out the welcome mat for snakes. From hostas to English ivy, certain bestsellers create the perfect habitat for these reptiles by attracting their prey. Learn which plants are the biggest culprits and how to outsmart the ecosystem.

A Simple Paper Bag Trick Could Keep Asian Hornets Out of Your Yard This Spring

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A Simple Paper Bag Trick Could Keep Asian Hornets Out of Your Yard This Spring

An invasive Asian hornet species has arrived in the United States, threatening honeybees and native pollinators. A surprisingly simple solution—a crumpled paper bag hung from a branch—may help keep them away, but only if deployed at exactly the right time with realistic expectations.