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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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How These Four Colors May Help You Avoid Mosquito Bites

Mosquitoes are pretty unavoidable in the summer, but can color help fight these buzzing pests? Here's what a team of researchers say.

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?


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...

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!


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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.


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...


What Keeps Mosquitoes Away? 12 Ways to Safeguard Your Home and Yard

Don't let mosquito bites ruin your fun. Learn how to keep mosquitoes away by making your property an uninviting place...