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

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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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12 Best Ways to Kill Ants in 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 Rodents

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 Dangerous 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 May Be Living 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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A Surprising Hack to Keep Mice Away For Good

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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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...


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What to Do When a Wasp Stings You

If you spend time outside, you’ll likely encounter wasps. In the event that you get stung, this is what you...


Identifying Bug Bites: How to Figure Out What Bit You

What are all those mysterious red itchy spots that turn up in summer? We asked dermatologists for a guide on...

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8 Bugs You Should Never Kill In Your Garden

No one likes bugs. Well, unless you're an entomologist. But not all bugs are created equal, especially when it comes...


10 Natural Ways to Eliminate Garden Insect Pests

Looking for ways to eliminate garden insect pests without resorting to pesticides? Get our tips for controlling harmful garden bugs,...


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How to Keep Snakes Away from Your Yard and House

Learn how to keep snakes away from your yard and home, and what to do if one slithers in anyway.


Here Is How to Remove a Tick (And What Not to Do)

Ticks are disgusting little blood suckers. When they bite you, they can make you sick. Here's how to avoid being...


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How to Get Rid of the 10 Worst Garden Insects

As if weeds and weird weather weren't bad enough, gardeners also have to face insect pests. Here's a look at...


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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...