After the seesaw temperatures that have defined 2026 so far, spring — which begins on Friday — could be buggy. Summer could be, too.
Analyzing weather patterns, climate data, and pest biology, NPMA’s Bug Barometer provides region-specific pest predictions.
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Experts flag why pest populations are expected to skyrocket this spring: 'Don't wait to take action'
Despite the bleak outlook, the NPMA suggests taking proactive measures to protect your health and home from these critters.
A garden bursting with fresh spring leaves looks like a victory parade for nature. Unfortunately, the insect world treats that same parade like an all-you-can-eat buffet. March marks the moment when ...
Take a closer look at the insects you’ll spot on milkweed during a Minnesota summer — including some that help, some that ...
Fix It Homestead on MSN
The seasonal home problems appearing sooner than expected
You expect certain home headaches to show up on a predictable schedule: ice dams in midwinter, termites in late spring, foundation cracks after a dry summer. Yet shifting weather patterns and more ...
A new pest outlook warns North and South Carolina could see a surge in mosquitoes, ants, cockroaches and other insects this spring and summer due to warm, wet weather. Experts say prevention now can ...
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A Savannah mother says she’s desperate for help after moving into an apartment that has become infested with termites.
Cutworms are a common garden pest, but you don't have to let them decapitate your seedlings. Find out how to get rid of cutworms before they damage your vegetable seedlings.
The leaders of Florida’s health care and child welfare agencies will stay in their jobs ...
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