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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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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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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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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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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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Red Ants vs. Fire Ants: What’s the Difference?
Learn the differences between red and fire ants (color is not one of them). The big similarity? Both are headaches...
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Amdro Ant Killer: How to Use, Reviews, Pros & Cons
Sick of ants bugging you? For a wallet-friendly price, you can protect the perimeter of your home with...
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Can People Smell Ants?
The ability to smell ants, like the aversion to cilantro, may be genetic. It's also possible that some people are...
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Carpenter Ants vs. Black Ants: What’s the Difference?
Carpenter ants are twice as big as other types of black ants, which makes identification easy. If you have a...
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A Homeowner’s Guide to Ghost Ants
Tiny ghost ants are almost invisible, and they're especially attracted to sweets in the kitchen. Once they find something, you've...
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Wondercide Flea and Tick Review: Is it the Best Tick Spray for Your Yard?
Bugs bugging you? Check out the Wondercide Flea and Tick Yard Spray to eradicate your lawn's pesky visitors.Â
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Does This TikTok Hack with Orange Peels Get Rid of Ants?
Has a bad bite convinced you get rid of those pesky ants once and for all? We checked out this...
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How to Stack and Store Firewood
Want to keep your firewood organized and dry? Here's how.
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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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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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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...
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What Are Fire Ants and How Do I Get Rid of Them?
Our hot take on fire ants: Here's what you need to know to protect yourself, your children and your pets.
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How To Identify and Get Rid of Carpenter Ants
Carpenter ants may not eat the wood they chew, but they can still cause a lot of damage to your...
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10 Natural Pest Control Remedies for Your Home
These common household products make great insect-control solutions. Keep those pests away with these natural remedies.
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7 Natural Ways to Keep Bees and Ants Away From Hummingbird Feeders
Pests be gone! Discover seven smart ways to keep bees, wasps and ants away from your hummingbird feeders.
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How to Identify Types of Ants
From the ordinary to the bizarre, here's how to identify different types of ants you're likely to encounter in and...
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The Homeowner’s Guide to Ant Pest Control
Ants, the most common insects in the world, are an essential part of our ecosystem. They're also a big nuisance....
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14 Best Ant Killers for Your Home and Yard
There are many ways to kill ants in and around your home and yard. Check out this rundown of the...
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What to Know About an Ant’s Life Cycle
Discover what an ant's life cycle is like to understand how to identify and combat these household pests.
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Are Ants Harmful to People, Pets, and Property?
Notorious for showing up uninvited at picnics, are ants just a nuisance or do they pose a threat to your...
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15 Pest Control Horror Stories That Will Make Your Skin Crawl
Rats and roaches are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the most terrifying pest control stories...
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How to Get Rid of Ants When You Have a Dog or Cat in the House
Need to know how to get rid of ants fast without harming Fido? We've got you covered.
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How to Get Rid of Ants in Your House and Yard
Ants are everywhere. Can you do anything about it? Our experts are here to help.
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Flying Ants vs. Termites
Flying ants and termites are not the same thing. Here are the differences and what you can do about an...
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How Does an Ant Know There are Crumbs on Your Floor?
You may be shocked to find out the effort ants put in to find your crumbs.