Raccoons might look adorable from afar, but when they show up in your yard night after night, whatever cute factor they had quickly fades. These masked intruders are surprisingly smart and capable ...

A birdbath should be shallow enough for birds to stand in. “Most commercially-sold birdbaths meet this criterion, in being a fairly shallow saucer shape,” Wiedenfeld says, adding that putting rocks in ...

Skunks can be a nuisance, and they may take up residence under your house or in your yard. Here’s how to get rid of skunks in your yard and keep them away.

It's almost inevitable that a North Texas home will encounter a pest problem at some point. Here are tips for getting unwanted guests out.

It’s a pleasant spring morning, you’re lazing in bed, and then—clackety thunk-thunk clack! A bird is thrashing away at your window and raising quite a racket. It’s annoying and it’s interrupting your ...

There are many ways humans can support backyard birds, such as offering them baths for preening, providing essential food and nutrients, and growing native plants for habitat and ...

Spring Breakers aren’t the only ones flocking to Tampa Bay beaches right now – shorebird nesting season is underway in the region.

Texas A&M AgriLife has science-backed ways to control fire ants and eliminate entire colonies — and not just the ones you see.

After seeing how good the patio next door looked, mine suddenly felt unfinished. Instead of settling for a simple layout, I chose a full herringbone paver pattern — which meant more cuts, more ...

Hundreds of dead birds are being reported across New Jersey, including at the Jersey Shore, according to officials. Between Feb. 14 and Feb. 16, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. In the winter, flocks of birds may appear in the Triangle as they search for food. Daylight triggers spring migration, bringing the ...