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The 5 Best Termite Treatments for DIY Pest Control

These treatments are the ultimate 'wood-erful' solution!

Get Rid of Bed Bugs ASAP with the 7 Best Bed Bug Sprays

Send bed bugs packing with the best bed bug spray!


This Easy DIY Hack Will Kill Wasps Quickly

That nest won't know what hit it!


Amdro Ant Bait Kills Outdoor Ants Before They Crawl Into Your Home

Sick of ants bugging you? For a wallet-friendly price, you can protect the perimeter of your home with...


This Bait is Under $15 and Keeps Your Home Cockroach Free

Let the War of the Roaches begin—with Hot Shot Liquid Roach Bait. This product is the affordable and...

Kill Your Yard’s Pests with the Wondercide Flea and Tick Spray

Bugs bugging you? Check out the Wondercide Flea and Tick Yard Spray to eradicate your lawn's pesky visitors. 


Can This DIY TikTok Hack Solve Your Fruit Fly Problem?

No one likes fruit flies. But inevitably, they appear after you bring fruit and veggies into your kitchen. Now let's...

8 Ways to Store and Care For Pesticides Safely

If you use home and garden pesticides for weed and pest control, here’s what you need to know to store...


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Here’s Why You Need To Be Aware of the LDD Moth This Spring

The name may have changed but the damage it does to trees remains the same. The LDD (or European spongy...


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Control Summer Wasps by Eliminating the Queen in the Spring

Early spring might not be the time of year you think of these stinging pests, but it should be.


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An Invasive Spider Species Is Spreading Across the U.S.

Sure, the jorō spider looks big and scary, but its broadening existence in the U.S. may not be as bad...

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What Is a Hammerhead Worm?

If you come across a hammerhead worm in your home or garden, read this before taking action.


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What Are Leafhoppers and How Do I Get Rid of Them?

The leafhopper. Never has an insect been so copiously prevalent yet rudely ignored by lawn enthusiasts. Here's why they require...


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What Homeowners Need To Know About Skunks

It's not all that hard to coexist with skunks. Here's how to keep them from moving in, and how to...


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What Are Sod Webworms and How Do I Get Rid of Them?

Sod webworms are a common nuisance in residential lawns. Sometimes they're just pesky and can be easily ignored. But they...


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Boric Acid Pesticides: What To Know Before You Buy

Is boric acid for you? Learn how it works, and whether it's safe for your family and pets.

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12 Ways To Keep Mice Out of Your Cabin During Winter

From sealing entry points to herbal deterrents, here's how to keep mice from moving into your vacation cabin while you're...


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How To Get Rid of Chipmunks

Cute and a little mischievous, we take a closer look at chipmunks and why you may want to get rid...


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How To Use Expanding Foam at Your Cabin

Thinking about using expanding foam for pest control at your cabin? Learn all about spray foam and whether it's the...


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7 Best Stink Bug Repellent Options to Get Rid of the Pests and Keep Them Away

What's that unpleasant smell? It may be an infestation of stink bugs. We found the best stink bug repellent options...


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Do Centipedes Bite?

Learn whether or not there's cause for concern, beyond a mild case of the creeps due to all those legs.


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8 Things Your Rodent Exterminator Wants You To Know

It's good to know what you're up against when rodents invade your home. Here's what pro exterminators say.


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7 Things Your Cockroach Exterminator Wants You To Know

What you need to know about cockroaches so you can get them out of your house for good.


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9 Things Your Ant Exterminator Wants You To Know

When the ants come marching in, here's what professional exterminators want you to know.


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7 Things Your Termite Exterminator Wants You To Know

Don't let termites take over your home. Exterminators share the things they most want you to know to protect what...

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How to Keep Squirrels Away from Bird Feeders Using a Slinky

Hungry squirrels are no match for a Slinky. It's a simple, cost-efficient way to keep squirrels out of your bird...


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What Is a Woolly Bear Caterpillar?

Autumn ambassadors with astounding abilities, woolly bear caterpillars have wormed their way into our tool sheds, folklore, festivities and hearts.


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If You See This Pattern on Your Porch, This Is What It Means

This peculiar squiggly pattern is caused by a certain type of garden pest. Learn why they do it and how...


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Homeowner’s Guide To Flying Ants

Encountering a swarm of airborne arthropods in and around your home can be unsettling. Don't panic! Here's what you need...


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Mite Bites: What To Know

Break out the magnifying glass to get a better look at the microscopic mite, a parasitic organism that can make...


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Ant Bites: What To Know

Ant bites and stings are more common than you think. Learn which ants are relatively harmless and which you should...