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Several black ants crawling on tiled flooring.

These Are the Best (and Cheapest) Ways to Banish Ants From Your Property These Are the Best (and Cheapest) Ways to Banish Ants From Your Property

By Deirdre Mundorf

Tick walking on a piece of grass being held by a human hand.

Tick Populations Are Booming Across the U.S. And Displaying ‘Alarming’ New Behavior Tick Populations Are Booming Across the U.S. And Displaying ‘Alarming’ New Behavior

By Sophie Kaemmerlé

Closeup of a mosquito biting a hand.

Mosquitoes Are Swarming Across America—And This Is the Most Infested City Mosquitoes Are Swarming Across America—And This Is the Most Infested City

By Sophie Kaemmerlé

A pest control specialist sprays a solution on a lawn.

The 3 Best DIY Pest Control Subscription Services in America The 3 Best DIY Pest Control Subscription Services in America

By Tony Carrick, By Evelyn Auer

Giant water bugs on a white background

How to Get Rid of Water Bugs How to Get Rid of Water Bugs

By Bob Vila, By Evelyn Auer, Updated by Paul Rankin

Three mice perched on a piece of rope in a house.

How Many Mice Are in My House? How Many Mice Are in My House?

By Katarina Betterton, Updated by Paul Rankin

Many wasps all over edge of a table.

How to Get Rid of Wasps With Vinegar How to Get Rid of Wasps With Vinegar

By Tony Carrick

Close up view of a brown and black Japanese beetle on a plant leaf.

9 Ways to Rid Your Garden of Japanese Beetles 9 Ways to Rid Your Garden of Japanese Beetles

By Rachel Brougham

What to Do When You Find Ticks in the House What to Do When You Find Ticks in the House

By Glenda Taylor, By Bob Vila

Squirrel peeking out through an vent under an attic peak.

What to Do About Squirrels in the Attic: DIY Solutions—and When to Call a Pro What to Do About Squirrels in the Attic: DIY Solutions—and When to Call a Pro

By Amy Lynch, By Bob Vila, By Evelyn Auer

Flying Pipistrelle bat (Pipistrellus pipistrellus) action shot of hunting animal on wooden attic of city church. This species is know for roosting and living in urban areas in Europe and Asia.

How to Get Rid of Bats—and Keep Them Away for Good How to Get Rid of Bats—and Keep Them Away for Good

By Tony Carrick, By Gretchen Heber

A yellow jacket wasp is resting on a yellow flower with its wings raised.

How to Get Rid of Wasps How to Get Rid of Wasps

By Tony Carrick, By Bob Vila

Woman places a wine bottle trap near a basket of fruit on a kitchen countertop.

How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies: 5 DIY Traps How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies: 5 DIY Traps

By Bob Vila Staff

9 Signs You Have a Pest Problem in the Garden

9 Signs You Have a Pest Problem in the Garden 9 Signs You Have a Pest Problem in the Garden

By Heather Blackmore

Tiny black bugs near a window.

What Are the Tiny Black Bugs in My House Near the Window? What Are the Tiny Black Bugs in My House Near the Window?

By Nicole Fallon-Peek, Updated by Paul Rankin

Tomato Hornworm with a red flower backdrop.

How to Get Rid of Caterpillars How to Get Rid of Caterpillars

By Brenda Silva

Insects tapped on window by sticky paper.

Pest Predictions: 2025 Could Be a Doozy for Many Households Pest Predictions: 2025 Could Be a Doozy for Many Households

By Sandi Schwartz

Close front-facing view of a coyote.

How to Keep Coyotes Away From Your Property How to Keep Coyotes Away From Your Property

By Melissa Graham, Updated by Teresa Odle

Person holds a plant leaf between his or her hands in order to examine aphids on the leaf.

How to Get Rid of Aphids How to Get Rid of Aphids

By Jennifer Noonan, By Audrey Stallsmith

A person pushes a small green lawn spreader around on a freshly mowed lawn

Here’s When to Apply Grub Control—and Why You Might Be Able to Skip It Entirely Here’s When to Apply Grub Control—and Why You Might Be Able to Skip It Entirely

By Audrey Stallsmith