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How Do I Keep Ants Out of my Hummingbird Feeder?
If ants are gumming up your feeder, they might be keeping the hummingbirds at bay. Here's how to naturally keep the ants away.
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How to Keep Bees Away From Every Area
Bees bugging you? Try these pro tips to keep bees away.
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Why Do Spiders Keep Coming Back in the House
If you're not a creepy crawlies fan, learn what attracts spiders to houses and how to keep their numbers under...
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Everything to Know About Termite Tenting
If you've got a major termite problem, your home may need fumigation with termite tenting. Here's what to know about...
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Do I Need a Termite Inspection? What To Know about Hiring an Inspector
Termites can pose grave dangers to our homes. Here's how to know when it's time to hire an inspector, and...
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Does Scattering Soap in the Yard Work to Repel Bugs and Animals?
What are people doing to get rid of unwanted insects or wildlife in the garden or yard this summer?
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Does Irish Spring Soap Really Keep Mosquitoes Away? Experts Weigh In
This soap hack claims to keep flies and mosquitoes away. We asked four experts for their take on whether it's...
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14 Plants That Repel Mosquitoes
Keep everyone happy and free from mosquitoes all summer with the help of plants located in areas around the yard...
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Will This Pine-Sol TikTok Hack Really Keep Flies Away From Your Porch?
Use Pine Sol to keep flies away for good (or at least a good while) with this viral TikTok hack.
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Flying Joro Spiders Heading for the East Coast — Everything to Know
Large spiders that can parachute through the air are heading for the East Coast this summer, experts say. But are...
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How To Keep Cicadas from Taking Over Your Home Without Using Pesticide
A cicada emergence can feel like an invasion. Here's how to keep your home cicada-free, and why chemicals don't work.
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Can WD-40 Keep Spiders and Ants Away? An Expert Weighs In
Can a familiar household product be the answer to help keep ants and spiders from getting inside your home?
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Will the Cicadas Eat Your Plants?
Whether you find cicadas captivating or cringeworthy, there's usually one nagging question: Will my yard look the same once they've...
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How to Get Rid of Houseplant Gnats
These annoying hitchhikers commonly find their way from nursery greenhouses into your home. Here's what to know to get rid...
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What To Know About Moles in Your Yard
Curious about moles? We've got the scoop on these little diggers.
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How Opossums Help Your Yard and Your Health
Opossums are helpful visitors for our yards and gardens. Here are some tips for enticing them into your life, plus...
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Homeowner’s Guide to Brown Recluse Spiders
The brown recluse spider seldom bites, and the bite won't kill you. Nevertheless, this is a pest you want to...
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Get Rid of Bed Bugs ASAP with the 7 Best Bed Bug Sprays
Send bed bugs packing with the best bed bug spray!
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13 Home Remedies for Getting Rid of Ants
From pouring vinegar to stowing the dog food and crushing up mint, here's what works and what doesn't when it...
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Everything You Need To Know About Mold Mites
Mold mites! Yes, they're a thing. Minute and fast-producing, these little specks-of-a-bug "mite" surprise you. Here's what to know.
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Do Mothballs Keep Mice Away?
There are much better and safer ways to deal with mice.
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Everything to Know About House Mice
House mice are pests in every part of the world. We asked a biologist for tips on identifying and handling...
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How To Get Rid of Moles in Your Yard
Has a mole moved into your yard? You'll know it if one has. Here's how to get moles to take...
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Bat Bugs vs. Bed Bugs: What’s the Difference?
How do you know if you have bat bugs or bed bugs? Both are closely related and look alike. We...
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How To Get Rid of Sugar Ants In Your Home
From baits to soap and caulk, here's what actually works to prevent these tiny, ambitious invaders from raiding your kitchen.
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How To Get Rid of Maggots In Your Home
Maggots have a serious ick factor, but the bigger problem is what they turn into. Here's how to stop the...
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How To Get Rid of Groundhogs In a Humane Way
It's possible to amicably share space with groundhogs. But if they've become overbearing, here's how to evict them with kindness.
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What To Know About Insect Houses
Here's how to set yourself up for success with bee and other insect houses, plus which types aren't worth the...
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If You Want to Support Your Local Wildlife, Plant This
The humble milkweed feeds dozens of animals and insects, enriching your local ecosystem.
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7 Diseases Mice Can Carry
Plus, tips on how to handle mice safely to prevent infection.
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6 Things that Attract Mice
Surprisingly, cheese is not on the list!