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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 Get Rid of Gophers

Gophers can cause damage to plants and underground structures. Here's how to get rid of them in a humane way.


How to Find Bed Bugs in Your Car—and How to Get Rid of Them

Mattresses and sofa cushions are among the most obvious places to check for bed bugs. But these sneaky creatures can...


How to Get Rid of a Mouse in a Wall

Mice seek out the darkest spots, such as inside air ducts and wall cavities to set up residence. And where...


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How to Get Rid of Bed Bugs: A DIY Guide

Unlike mosquitoes and ticks, bed bugs don't spread disease, and there are practical steps you can take to prevent or...


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How to Get Rid of and Prevent Garden Voles

Voles and moles both dig up your yard, but they’re different in many ways. Here’s what you need to know...


Here’s How to Keep Mice Out of Your Kitchen

Now that the mouse is out of your kitchen, how do you keep it out for good? These tips will...


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The 16 Most Disgusting House Bugs and How To Get Rid of Them

You may be surprised by which of these house bugs are actually helpful and which are downright dangerous. Either way,...


The Best Homemade Fly Trap

Wonder how to get rid of house flies around your home? Wash a plastic beverage bottle and cut off the...

Millipedes vs. Centipedes: How to Keep Both Out of Your Home

Neither carry disease or cause damage, but that doesn't mean they're welcome in your home.


5 Natural Gnat Traps to Try

Gnats can prove particularly annoying once they get inside your house—especially since it can be difficult to notice them until...


Grill Storage Tips for the Winter

Protect your grill from moisture and bugs


Make a Gnat Trap With Everyday Household Ingredients

Wonder how to get rid of annoying gnats around your home? Clean out a plastic soda bottle and cut off...


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How to Keep Squirrels from Eating Pumpkins on Your Porch

How to keep squirrels from eating pumpkin displays.


How to Quickly Get Rid of Spiders In Your Car

Finding yourself with some unwanted eight-legged critters in your car?


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How to Get Rid of Cluster Flies

A warm autumn day might cause cluster flies to "bug" you around the house. See how to get rid of...


11 Pests That Could Be Hiding in Your Attic

These critters didn’t sign a lease and could be living rent-free and wreaking havoc in your attic. Here’s how to...


How to Get Rid of Termites

Want to learn how to get rid of termites fast? These are the steps you need to remove those annoying...

How to Get Rid of Raccoons

There are plenty of humane ways for how to get rid of raccoons. Here are some easy ways to get...


Here’s How to Get Rid of Every Kind of Ant

Learn how to get rid of any kind of ant.


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How to Stop Mice Before They Come in Your House

Putting a bait station outside will keep mice from getting inside.


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How To Quickly Get Rid of Ants

To get rid of ants quickly, you'll need to pay attention to their trail.


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Do Dust Mites Bite?

Dust mites are inevitable and relatively harmless, but they can cause health problems. Find out what those problems are —...


How to Get Rid of Gnats

Wonder how to get rid of annoying gnats around your home? These bugs can be tough to track down: Here's...

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Best Ways to Get Rid of Spiders

Spiders are beneficial in the garden, but you may not appreciate them moving into your home. Learn how to get...


How to Get Rid of Cockroaches in the Home and Yard

Looking to learn how to get rid of cockroaches? These persistent pests invade for a reason. Here's how to stop...


How to Get Rid of Flies

Want to learn how to deal with pesky (and unhealthy) flies around your house? Here's how to effectively get rid...


How to Get Rid of Fleas

Are fleas bugging you or your pets? Don't let them stick around! Here's how to effectively get rid of fleas!


How to Trap Moles

Two simple mole trapping methods will solve the problem