14 Tips To Help Deal With Termites
Termites are active all year-round, so there's no bad time to start preparing your defenses against these wood-chewing pests. There are many highly effective DIY termite control steps that homeowners can take to guard their homes. Here is what you need to know.
12 Strategies to Prevent Pests From Getting Into Your House
An ounce of prevention is also good pest control.
10 Household Items That’ll Repel Pests Naturally and Safely
These common household products make great insect-control solutions. Keep those pests away with these natural remedies.
Watch Out For These Invasive Insect Species In 2025
From prolific ticks to ferocious flora, here are 10 species coming our way in 2025, plus how to keep them...
Will a Dryer Sheet in a Mailbox Deter Bees?
Dryer sheets have many uses around the house besides fluffing up your clothes, but can they keep bees away from...
Ranking America’s Most Rat-Infested Cities. Did Yours Make the List?
Does your city make the list?
These Stinky Little Pests Are Trying to Get Into Your House Before Winter
Stink bugs, known for their distinctive shield-shaped bodies and unpleasant odor, have become a common household pest. Learn how to...
Washington Woman Fed Raccoons for 35 Years, Now She’s Regretting It Big Time
Imagine your house being taken over by a bunch of hungry raccoons demanding their next meal.
6 Surprising Places You Should Be Checking for Mice
Some of the places where mice are hiding are just what you'd expect, but mice can startle you by turning...
How To Get Rid of Aphids on Houseplants
Here's how to get rid of aphids on indoor plants for good.
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...
How to Keep Bees Away From Every Area
Bees bugging you? Try these pro tips to keep bees away.
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...
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...
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...
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?
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...
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...
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.
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...
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.
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?
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...
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...
What To Know About Moles in Your Yard
Curious about moles? We've got the scoop on these little diggers.
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...
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...
Get Rid of Bed Bugs FAST With The 7 Most Effective Sprays That Actually Work
Send bed bugs packing with the best bed bug spray!
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...
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.
Do Mothballs Keep Mice Away?
There are much better and safer ways to deal with mice.
