A python slithering in the grass - Melissa Ross/Getty Images Seeing a snake in the yard is unsettling, despite their beneficial role in the environment, which includes effective rodent control. While ...

Unless you live in one of the very few states with no native snake populations, odds are you’ve had to deal with a snake slithering through your yard at least once or twice over the years. The good ...

Some oils from natural ingredients like peppermint, garlic, lemon, and thyme may help ward off insects. However, more research is needed to fully support the benefits of homemade bug sprays. Not ...

There are two types of snakes you might want to see in your garden, as they're non-venomous and make great pest control. But if even these reptilian visitors make your skin crawl, you may be eager to ...