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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 they dangerous? Here's what to know.
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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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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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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,...
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You Need This Easy DIY Spray to Keep Spiders Out of Your House
Spiders begone! Use this simple DIY spider spray to keep the critters out of your home.
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7 Best Spider Repellents
Arachnids in the house? No need to take revenge. These spider repellents humanely shoo away eight-legged intruders.
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Spiders in Your Basement? Here’s How to Get Rid of Them and Keep Them Out
Spiders and basements; with one comes the other. If spiders in your basement are too close for comfort, keep them...
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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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10 Types of House Spiders
Arachnid alert! We run down the types of house spiders you're likely to see in and around your home.
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Everything You Need to Know About Wolf Spiders
Wolf spiders can give quite a fright to homeowners across the U.S., but are they friend or foe? Read on...
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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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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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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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Here’s Why You Should Never Kill A Spider
Even though spiders are creepy crawlers that you probably despise, killing them could actually do your house more harm than...
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Do Hedge Apples Really Keep Spiders Out of Your House?
We'll take a look at a popular natural spider repellent and see if it really works. Plus, we'll cover how...
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How to Quickly Get Rid of Spiders In Your Car
Finding yourself with some unwanted eight-legged critters in your car?