Pest Control

Looking for a natural way to get rid of destructive garden pests? Banish aphids, mites, caterpillars, and more—and repel insects indoors too—with the pungent power of this common supermarket ingredient.

Cicadas may not be as annoying as other bugs that sting or bite, but they can be a noisy nuisance. If these pesky critters invade your property, here are ways to minimize their presence.

One bad apple can literally spark a fruit fly infestation in your kitchen. Check out our guide on how to get rid of fruit flies quickly and confidently.

The summer months have arrived, meaning certain areas of your home may need some tending. Here are some maintenance tasks to pay attention to this season.

Harvesting your garden is the bountiful payoff for all of that hard work. But if the area you live in is home to many greenery-munching rabbits, you may want to rethink what you’ve planted. Here are some common plants and flowers that repel rabbits, almost guaranteeing you’ll have one less pest to deal with this year.

Though you might wish they’d die off in the winter, mosquitoes have several ways of surviving colder temperatures, from hiding to hibernation.

Harming or trapping most wild birds is illegal, so we’ll show you how to get rid of birds on your property by using harmless, non-chemical deterrents and repellents.

Before you sign up for pest control treatments, read our review of Hawx Pest Control to learn about its services, plans, pricing, and customer satisfaction.

Winter is the least active season for bugs, which can’t create their own body heat. Learn which ones die, which ones hide, and which ones head straight for the inside of your home.

Earwigs don’t actually have a thing for your ears. Instead, they prefer your yard waste and aphids. Find out how to get rid of earwigs and make your home a less friendly environment to these pests.

Though carpenter ants rarely bite, they can damage your home by hollowing out wooden support structures. Here’s how to get rid of carpenter ants by using insecticide, desiccants, or baits.

Carpet beetles can destroy household goods like wool carpets and linen clothing. In this review, we discuss how to identify carpet beetles in your home and methods for getting rid of these pesky insects.

Japanese beetles can wreak havoc on your outdoor plants, garden, and lawn. In this review, we give you tips on how to identify a Japanese beetle infestation and get rid of these damaging insects.

To get rid of a carpenter ant or termite infestation in your home, you may need to consider fumigation. In this article, we discuss the fumigation process and the costs associated with this extermination method.

Only a few types of spiders are dangerous to humans. Unfortunately, the brown recluse is one of them. Learn how to prevent an infestation and keep these spiders from coming back.

To get rid of cockroaches in your home, you can choose between DIY treatments and professional services. In this article, we discuss both options and the costs associated with each extermination method.

German cockroaches are pretty common household pests, and their quick reproductive cycle and resistance to pesticides make them challenging to eliminate. We’ll show you how to get rid of German cockroaches and keep an infestation from returning.

To rid your home of bed bugs, you can choose to address the problem yourself or get professional help. In this article, we discuss your extermination options, the costs, and how to prevent future infestations.

To eliminate fleas in your home, you have the option of DIY treatments or hiring a professional. In this article, we discuss both options and the cost of DIY and professional flea extermination.

To rid your home of ants, you can choose to set your own bait or hire a professional. In this article, we expand on these options and discuss how much you can expect to pay for DIY and professional ant extermination.

At the first signs of a pest infestation, you might be tempted to buy some sprays or traps to take on the problem yourself. However, hiring a pest control professional will often save you time, money, and effort in the long run. We break down the benefits of going with a professional pest control service over trying to get rid of pests yourself and provide a few tips that will help you choose the right pest control service for your home.

Although mice can be cute, you don’t want them loose in your home, where they can cause structural damage and potentially spread diseases. Your options for getting rid of mice are setting traps, using poisoned bait, or hiring a professional. We’ll outline the approximate costs you can expect for each of these methods.

Because rats can carry disease and reproduce frequently, it’s important to address a potential rodent infestation as soon as possible. We’ll show you how much a rat exterminator costs and outline the costs, benefits, and drawbacks of trying to deal with a rat problem yourself.

Hornets, yellow jackets, and other kinds of wasps make unsightly nests and leave painful stings. Learn how to get rid of wasps and keep them away with this guide.

While you may be able to treat small wasp nests yourself, you may need to hire a professional exterminator for bigger infestations. Read this guide to learn how much a wasp exterminator costs.

We’ll review national average pest control costs to help you choose a company that fits within your budget and recommend the best pest control providers for your home.

Although they seem like the stuff of Disney cartoons, chipmunks are substantially less cute and cuddly if they’ve gotten into your garden or your home.

Stink bugs are a seasonal menace in some parts of the United States. Learn how to get rid of stink bugs without causing them to release that lingering, foul odor they’re known for.