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Expert says one plant will stop flies coming in the home and it smells nice
There's one plant in particular that will help stop flies invading your home - and what's more, it makes your room smell ...
The government plans to drop a horde of flies over Texas border. Here's why.
By dropping the sterile, fully developed flies, the USDA plans to prevent flesh-eating maggots from reaching the United ...
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Reflections – Lord of the flies
An electric battery-powered flyswatter is a handheld bug zapper that kills flying insects of all kinds. It has a long handle ...
Orange County had an invasive fly problem, here’s how they handled it
Dealing with a fly infestation at home is annoying. Orange County had one that spanned almost 100 square miles.
Picking plants that work to ward off bugs
Basil, lavender and rosemary are wonderful herbs that not only taste great but also will keep the flies away. Basil ...
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Hoverflies are great for a garden you can feast on, great pollinators with larvae ravenous for aphids
Hoverflies can carry pollen over greater distances than bees and pollinate many plants that grow in your garden or yard. Look ...
The US plans to drop millions of flies at the Texas border to fight a flesh-eating maggot
By dropping the sterile, fully developed flies, the USDA plans to prevent flesh-eating maggots from reaching the United ...
U.S. Plans to Drop Millions of Flies from the Sky to Prevent Spread of Flesh-Eating 'Man-Eater' Maggots
The U.S. government is combating a potential invasion of flesh-eating New World screwworm maggots, which threaten livestock, ...
Spotted lanternflies have landed in Cincinnati. How to identify, report and dispose
According to Buckeye Yard and Garden Online, a blog by Ohio State University Extension, the spotted lanternfly is a ...
Destructive invasive critter found in SC for 1st time. Here’s why it’s such a threat
The spotted lanternfly has been found in Greenville and Seneca and Clemson describes it as a “significant threat.” ...
Basic plant care: Essential tools for happy houseplants
Essential tools for happy houseplants - Transform your home into a thriving indoor jungle with the right plant care essentials. From moisture meters to grow lights, discover the must-have tools for ke ...