So unusual it barely looks real — a hammerhead worm stretched across pavement. And a reminder: never sever it. These invasive ...

Feb. 23 to March 1 marks Invasive Species Awareness Week. It serves as a reminder that protecting our natural spaces isn’t something we think about once a year. It’s an ongoing practice of attention ...

What about the creatures that make you pause mid-weeding, squint a little closer, and say, What on earth is that? Because increasingly, those strange sightings in our gardens aren’t just oddities.

There seem to be countless tips and tricks for using vinegar, and some people swear by it when it comes to pest control and ...

Potent herbs like basil, mint, sage and rosemary are great for topping spaghetti or making mojitos, but their scent stops insects like house and fruit flies from coming near.

Aphids are little, soft-bodied insects that can suck the life out of your fruit trees. Here are some tips to prevent them ...

11:28, Sun, Feb 22, 2026 Updated: 11:52, Mon, Feb 23, 2026 Vinegar is known to have antibacterial and sanitising properties, as well as insect-repellent properties. As spring arrives, many insects are ...

From TikTok to terraced streets, more Britons are spraying white vinegar around their front doors to repel ants, spiders and ...

This week, I answer reader questions on the health benefits of apple cider vinegar, whether eating more just to avoid food waste is a good idea and why triglyceride numbers might change quickly. Q: Is ...

These oft-anonymous messages took aim at pretentious poets, unhelpful salespeople, suffragists and secessionists alike Melissa Chim, The Conversation A pair of vinegar valentines poking fun at the ...