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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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10 Best Home Remedies for Ants (Plus One to Stop Using)
When pesky ants invade your house and garden, repel and eliminate them with 10 simple home remedies. (Plus one you're...
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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 Keep Mice and Other Pests Out of Your Home
Here are some pest control tips that will help you keep out mice, squirrels, bats and other unwanted animals out...
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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 vs. 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!
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Do You Still Need to Spray for Bugs in Winter?
No one likes unwanted house guests. Here's how to keep bugs from moving inside for the winter.
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How to Protect Your Carved Pumpkins from Pests
Wildlife expert Meg Pearson shares her tips to keep critters away from your fresh jack-o-lanterns.
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How to Check for Bed Bugs in a Hotel
Follow these tips to ensure you don't bring unwanted guests home.
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Do Bats Carry Rabies?
You're more likely to contract leprosy than get rabies from a bat. But it's important to know when to worry...
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Should You Try This Hack To Prevent Tick Bites?
Worried about ticks? This hack claims to keep them at bay, but we asked the expert if it's actually sound...
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Time to Remove Leaves? Ditch Your Rake for a Cardboard Box
This hack is quick, cheap and effective, but could lead to some painful consequences.
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7 Native Bees in Your Yard
Honey bees get all the buzz, but there are dozens of native bee species hard at work who could use...
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Should You Use Orange Oil to Treat Termites?
Discover if orange oil is the eco-friendly termite treatment you've been searching for, and what other options are available.
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Here’s Why ‘Shark Tank’ Loves First Saturday Lime to Keep Bugs at Bay
Keep bugs away from your pets, yard and vegetables with First Saturday Lime.
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Does the Viral Paper Bag Wasp Deterrent Trick Really Work?
Here's what experts really think about the popular TikTok hack.
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Is Your Home Ready for the Fall Crawl?
Pest control is crucial for safeguarding your family's health, preventing property damage and maintaining food safety. Learn how to keep...
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Do Mosquito Lawn Sprays Work?
Used properly, mosquito lawn sprays can be part of a targeted strategy to keep those flying pests away from your...
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What To Know About Garden Spiders
You might not see them, but they're all around you — and that's a good thing. Meet your garden spiders,...