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From bed bugs to mice to whatever it is that’s munching on your garden, these critters need to go—now. Here’s how to tell if you’ve got a problem and what to do about it.

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10 Mosquito-Repelling Plants You Need in Your Backyard ASAP

Why invest in pesticides or bug sprays to control mosquitoes when you can repel them naturally with plants?

This City Has the Worst Bed Bug Infestation in America

In 2022, this city took the top spot for the worst bed bug infestation. Is it yours?


How to Get Rid of Spiders for Good

Even the most ardent nature lovers don't want any eight-legged house guests in their homes. Here's how to banish spiders...


10 Best Ways to Get Rid of Pesky Fruit Flies

When it comes to banishing fruit flies, these simple DIY and store-bought methods are quick and painless. Well, for you,...


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If You See Metal Wrapped Around a Tree, This Is What It Means

Those metal bands, also known as baffles, strapped around trees are not holding the tree together, but they do have...

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This Is the Most Mosquito-Infested City in America

Mosquitos are an annoying summer bug, but for this West Coast city, they're a huge problem.


How Long Do Mosquitoes Live?

For all of the beauty and relaxation summer brings, it's also a season filled with pesky mosquitoes. Buggers got you...

If You Live in These Cities, Pest Populations Are About to Spike

April showers bring May flowers, but abnormal fall and winter weather can bring ticks, rats, and mosquitoes. Yikes! Learn what...


If You See a Dryer Sheet in Your Mailbox, This Is What It Means

It could save your mail person from being stung by a wasp!


16 Chemical-Free Ways to Get Rid of Household Pests

You don't need to Napalm your home to get rid of ants, flies, cockroaches, mice and other pests. Try these...


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6 Pictures That Will Change the Way You Look At Moths

Butterflies may get all the glory, but these reader pictures of moths prove that some are just as beautiful and...

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This Woman Almost Lost Her Leg Due to an Ant Bite

After an ant bite, a woman with type 1 diabetes was told she needed an amputation. Here's how doctors were...


Here’s How to Get Rid of the Most Common Pantry Pests

Pantry pests are exactly what they sound like: pesky little bugs that like to set up camp where you store...


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Here’s Why You Should Never Kill a House Centipede

Centipedes may be creepy looking, but you may want to think twice before squishing that bug to bits.


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These Are the Most Annoying Pests in Every State

If you search Google to learn how to deal with pests, you aren't alone. Based on Google Trends data, here...


What Is the Deadly Kissing Bug?

Don't let the cutesy name fool you—these bugs can cause serious harm.

10 Products That Keep Bugs Away From Your Outdoor Eats

Whether you're looking for mosquito repellent or wasp traps, we found the best way to keep your outdoor gathering bug-free.


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This Is the Most Termite-Infested City in America

This city has an especially hard time keeping these insects out.


13 of the Best Bug Zappers for Summer 2020

Looking to avoid mosquito bites and flies on your food this summer? Here’s how to get rid of annoying pests...


Here’s What Really Kills Cockroaches—And What Doesn’t

Looking to get rid of cockroaches lurking in your house? If you can't wait for the exterminator to get to...


11 Pest-Control Plants You Need in Your Yard

Not everyone is comfortable spraying or sprinkling pest repellents in their yard. If you're in this camp, try these plants...


How to Get Rid of Chiggers

You may never see a chigger, but you'll be scratching for days after you get bit. Here's how to get...


How to Get Rid of Stink Bugs

Stink bugs are shriek-worthy foes—whether they fall off the ceiling and drop on your head or leave their pungent odor...


This Is How to Spot Bed Bugs in Your Hotel Room

Bed bugs won’t just ruin your stay—that bad luck could follow you home, because bed bugs can latch onto your...

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Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Kill Bees in Your Yard

They may seem pesky, but you’re going to want to have them around!


The Best Mattress Covers for Bed Bugs

Here are some recommendations and the scoop from entomologists of what to look for in a top-notch encasement.


7 Bugs You Should Never Kill In Your Garden

Not all bugs are created equal. Some pollinate the crops or feed on destructive pests, while others are simply passing...


The Best Bed Bug Exterminator in Every State

Bed bugs are back and exterminators are busier than ever trying to kill these blood-sucking bugs from robbing of us...


14 Exterminator Nightmares that Will Make You Cringe

Birds in vents, raccoons in the attic, and a python on the front lawn: You won't believe what these experts...


6 Home Remedies for Bed Bugs

While you'll still need professional help, you can use these home remedies for bed bugs to help keep the pests...