Pest Control

Raccoons are not fussy. They eat nearly everything and live almost everywhere. Here's what an animal expert recommends if you...

Mice and rats love to gnaw, and your house is a buffet of wood, drywall, plastic and electrical wires. Which...

Four-leaf clovers are good luck charms. Clover mites, not so much. Here's the lowdown on these teeny-tiny nuisance pests and...

Bright, slimy salamanders are beneficial and harmless. But, you don't want a salamander invasion in your basement. Keep them outside...

How do you outsmart a rat? From catch-and-release to old-school "snappers," these are the best rat traps.

A good way to distinguish voles vs. moles? Moles eat "meat," like grubs, earthworms and insects. Voles are vegetarians. And...

We love ladybugs for a good reason. They eat those nasty aphids that are sucking the life out of our...

From eating your food to drinking your blood, here's how to prevent camping pests from dampening your outdoor adventures.

We tried this chemical-free flying insect trap to limit the number of irritating mosquito bites we endured. Here's what we...

Face it: If you see cockroaches in your house, you'll try anything to kill them. Can this TikTok hack really...

Often called pantry pests, strawberry root weevils can be a real nuisance, especially when they invade your home. Here's what...

An insidious muncher of more than 300 species of plants, Japanese beetles multiply quickly, making them one of the most...

We know June bugs are lousy fliers, but do they bite? We asked an expert.

These string lights could be great for ambiance and keeping bugs away.

Summer's here, and that means mosquitoes. Can color help in the fight against these buzzing pests? A team of researchers...

Everyone loves birds, but they can be a nuisance when they make nests in roofs and siding. Here are eight...

We all know that familiar splat of a bug hitting your windshield at 70 miles per hour. The next time...

Wolf spiders can give quite a fright to homeowners across the U.S., but are they friend or foe? Read on...

Check out the buzz surrounding this DEET-free, Family Handyman Approved insect repellent.

Four experts defend their favorite animal pests, and explain why these helpful neighbors deserve to be a part of your...

A gallon of insecticidal soap costs as little as $5 to make, and it's easy! Here's how to make and...

A lot of insects feed on other pests, so what earns the assassin bug such a sinister name?

From bugs to bunnies, here's what to know about garden pests, how to prevent them and what to do if...

Early spring might not be the time of year you think of these stinging pests, but it should be.

If you come across a hammerhead worm in your home or garden, read this before taking action.

The leafhopper. Never has an insect been so copiously prevalent yet rudely ignored by lawn enthusiasts. Here's why they require...

It's not all that hard to coexist with skunks. Here's how to keep them from moving in, and how to...

Sod webworms are common lawn pests that require proper management. Learn to identify signs of sod webworm damage...

From sealing entry points to herbal deterrents, here's how to keep mice from moving into your vacation cabin while you're...