So, how can you keep bugs away from your carved pumpkin? Pest pros have a few tricks up their sleeves. First, why are bugs attracted to carved pumpkins?

According to pest control experts, leaving out carved pumpkins can attract certain pests to your home. This is made even worse after they’ve been out for a long time, and start to decompose.

Protect your pumpkins from squirrels with these effective tactics, from spicy sprays to decoy treats and strategic placement.

Are squirrels eating pumpkins in your outdoor fall displays? Here's what you can do to distract and deter the animals without harming them.

Below are tips from Raid pest control on how to avoid such a nasty situation. • Bugs are most attracted to the pulp inside your pumpkin.

Pumpkins, hay bales, bright lights. They’ll all surround local homes, at least through October…and experts say they can all bring some unwanted critters with them.

Various environmental stresses, such as wind damage and temperature extremes, can cause pumpkin leaves to turn yellow. To limit such stressors, our experts recommend using row covers to protect the ...

An insecticide used to control pest infestations on squash and pumpkins significantly hinders the reproduction of ground-nesting bees -- valuable pollinators for many food crops, new research has ...

These nasturtium companion plants benefit from the flower's ability to repel pests and attract pollinators.