One of the most annoying pests to frequent our homes is fruit flies. These minute insects flock to ripe fruits and vegetables as well as stagnant drains. And it seems that, no matter how neat and tidy ...

It's happened to all of us—the bunch of bananas meant to be used in smoothies or enjoyed as a healthy snack is now sitting on the kitchen counter, turning a not-so-appetizing shade of brown. Besides ...

Late summer and early fall mean peak fruit season, with tons of perfect produce—blueberries, blackberries, peaches, grapes, apples and more—popping up in the grocery stores and farmers' markets. The ...

In the battle against household pests, you might be seeing a new opponent these days. Fruit flies are buzzing around kitchens and dining areas with their relentless pursuit of ripe or decaying fruits ...

If the song “Shoo Fly, Don't Bother Me” is ringing in your ears, you may be dealing with a bothersome fly infestation in your home. There are drain flies (also known as moth, filter, or sewage flies) ...

It’s late August, and battles are raging in gardens across the Yakima Valley. Whether it’s an incursion of yellow jackets, spotted spurge or crab grass, gardeners are on high alert. I know they’re ...

There was no fruit fly to be found in Broken Hill 20 years ago, but now gardeners are facing an uphill battle trying to rid ...

You can enjoy fresh produce and still keep your kitchen pest-free. Here’s how. Emily Saladino is a journalist, editor, and recipe developer in New York. Previously a culinary editor at Food Network ...

Fruit flies are perhaps the most annoying of household pests. They barge right in and make themselves quite at home. With a knack for gravitating toward ripe fruits, veggies and even stagnant drains, ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. Since state authorities imposed a Mediterranean fruit fly quarantine ...

A surprising and unwelcome guest has appeared in Montebello: the Caribbean fruit fly. While the holiday season brings joy and celebrations, this pest is the las ...