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Keep pests out of your home with DIY tips and advice from professional pest control specialists.

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How to Prevent a Bat Problem

Knowing how to prevent a bat infestation is pretty simple, just follow these tips!


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Pro Tips for Basement Finishing

These are great tips on how to solve many of the problems you're likely to encounter when working on your...


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Fact or Fiction: Is Cheese the Best Bait for Mice?

It may seem natural to bait mouse traps with cheese, but experts say you'll have better luck luring your resident...


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How to Get Rid of Bats in the Attic

Because they can cause structural damage, among other things, it's important to learn how to get rid of bats.


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8 Best Insect Nets for Your Deck and Patio

Enjoy backyard barbecues, pool parties and dinners on the deck this summer. Here are our picks for the best insect...


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What to Know About Spider Pest Control for Homeowners

Spiders in the house? Here's what every homeowner needs to know.


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The Homeowner’s Guide to Rodent Pest Control

From mice to muskrats, rodents are among the most common and destructive household pests. Here is our guide to controlling...


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8 Best Cockroach Repellents

The cringe-worthy cockroach. Learn what products and methods are best for repelling these loathsome intruders from your home.

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Are Bed Bugs Dangerous to People, Pets and Property?

Bed bug bites can be the first sign of infestation. Find out if bed bugs are dangerous and what can...


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19 Interesting Facts About Spiders

Discover the truth — and a few debunked myths — about the octo-legged, cobweb-spinning, lurking arachnid: The spider.


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Are Spiders Dangerous to People, Pets and Property?

Eight velvety legs and a menacing reputation. But are arachnids as dangerous as we think? Here's the lowdown on spiders...


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How to Identify Different Types of Rodents in Your Home and Yard

Identifying what type of rodent has taken up residence in your home or yard is the first step towards evicting...


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What to Know About Bed Bugs’ Life Cycle

Often invading homes undetected, learn the life cycle of bed bugs so you can effectively face and fight this persistent...


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Are Boxelder Bugs Dangerous to People, Pets and Property?

You know they're a nuisance, but can boxelder bugs bite? We'll answer that question, and more, regarding these red and...


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Homeowner’s Guide To Pest Repellers

How do you choose a pest repeller? We'll cover seven of the most common types, and talk about how to...


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12 Interesting Facts About Rodents

From country mice to pet hamsters to urban rats, we've uncovered some surprising facts about the fascinating world of rodents.


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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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How to Get Rid of Rats in the Home

Rodents are a part of nature that most people do not want in their home. Here are proven ways to...


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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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What Animal Is in My Chimney (And How Do I Get Rid of It)?

If noises from your chimney have you wondering what's going on in there, you could have unwelcome animals that need...

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11 Interesting Facts About Ants

Discover why ants are nature's foraging and social-networking phenoms. Here are some fascinating and fun facts about ants.


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How to Get of Mice With This Surprising Hack

Mousetraps aren't the only tactic for keeping mice away. This simple, natural remedy will help keep those furry little creatures...


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25 Ways to Organize Your Garage for Fall

Make sure you have enough room in your garage for all of the important stuff (including a car or two)...


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What Are the Red and Black Bugs on My House?

Boxelder bugs invade homes each year, making them some of the most annoying fall pests. But they aren’t the only...


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5 Ways to Make Sure You Never Have Fruit Flies Again

Make sure you never have fruit flies.


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When Is the Best Time to Spray a Wasp Nest?

Most of the time wasps are a harmless part of summer, but when they decide to make your home their...