Pest Control

Centipedes are arthropods, not insects, and not all have 100 legs. Small ones can be helpful house guests, but not...

Water bugs look like big cockroaches, but they're a completely different species. And they bite. Here's how to tell these...

Cockroaches are a problem no one wants. If there are enough of them, can you hear them? Learn the signs...

Of the many mouse species that inhabit North America, only a few actually find their way into homes. Here's how...

Slinky and serpentine-like, centipedes are leggy crawlers that can cause the heebie-jeebies. Snare them without much fuss using the best...

Both insects are creepy with all those legs, but one is bigger and benefits your home while the other is...

To an entomologist, cockroaches are wonders of nature. But to a homeowner, they're just pests. Here's how to get rid...

Spongy moths have voracious appetites for your trees and shrubs. Avoid these pests with a few tips.

You can't avoid death, taxes or mosquitoes. We asked entomologist Ned Walker about the types of mosquitoes most likely to...

Carpenter ants are twice as big as other types of black ants, which makes identification easy. If you have a...

Tiny ghost ants are almost invisible, and they're especially attracted to sweets in the kitchen. Once they find something, you've...

Searching for a way to rid your home of pesky mice or other rodents? We've rounded up the best mouse...

It's time to stop the itch! Check out the best mosquito repellent to help you focus on enjoying the great...

Prevention is the best medicine, but when a tick comes into contact with pet or human skin, you'll be happy...

Spend more time outdoors relaxing, not chasing away mosquitoes.

Living in a multifamily building has its challenges. Cockroaches are one of them. Here are the best roach killers for...

Bugs bugging you? Check out the Wondercide Flea and Tick Yard Spray to eradicate your lawn's pesky visitors. 

Arachnid alert! We run down the types of house spiders you're likely to see in and around your home.

Don't mess around with wasps. If you have a nest in one of your walls, get rid of it —...

Bats make great neighbors. Here's how to entice them into your bat house, and your life.

Keep your home and family safe from raccoons by knowing what to look for.

You and your family can breathe easier with the best air purifier for a basement. Filter smoke, pet dander and...

What do these two tiny pests have in common and how are they different? Two bug experts help break it...

Are your mouse traps not working? Here are some easy steps on how to catch mice effectively.

There's no way to prevent dust from accumulating in your home, but you can control it with a regular cleaning...

A fly expert offers help and advice to keep annoying flies and their eggs out of your home.

Learn how to build a bat box to limit voracious mosquito eaters. Bats are on the decline, but bat boxes...

Clever squirrels entertain and enrage, depending on your perspective. Here's how to keep these confounding creatures out of your yard.

Regretting that kitschy corncob feeder you installed last year and wondering how to get rid of squirrels? Check out these...