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We asked gardeners if marigolds really deter pests, and they all said the same thing

Key Points Marigolds offer limited pest control benefits and are not a standalone solution.They won't deter most above-ground pests, especially in planted form.Better alternatives include garlic, ...

The brilliant and bizarre ways birds use their sense of smell – from natural cologne to pest control

Starlings and blue tits, meanwhile, use scent to seek out aromatic plants such as yarrow, hogweed and elder, which they weave ...
Netmums

Cat owners ditching harsh sprays for this simple cat treat that keeps stink bugs out of UK homes

Stink bugs invading UK homes? Learn how harmless catnip plants and toys can help shield gardens and cats from these smelly ...
Sahara Reporters

Pest Control Expert Lists Snake-Hotspots Across Abuja, Lagos Following Singer Ifunaya 'Nanyah' Nwagene’s Death

Pest control expert Francis Nwapa has issued a public safety advisory urging residents, especially in Abuja, Lagos, and other urban centres, to exercise caution, following the tragic death of ...

Giant snails and tiny insects threaten the South's rice and crawfish farms

Josh Courville has harvested crawfish his whole life, but these days, he's finding a less welcome catch in some of the fields ...
Fit&Well

When I train a new client I always use these two abs exercises to teach rock-solid core control

There are two abdominal exercises I believe should always form the building blocks of any exercise plan—whether you’re new to ...
WBAL-TV

Baltimore City councilmembers discuss how to enforce law that holds landlords more accountable

Baltimore City Council President Zeke Cohen and others said the act could lead to more frequent inspections and the revocation of rental licenses. Before the hearing, councilmembers visited an ...