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

5 Plants That Repel Ticks and Keep Them Away 5 Plants That Repel Ticks and Keep Them Away

By Sandi Schwartz

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

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

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, Gretchen Heber

Close up view of grass seeds coming out of a handheld seed spreader.

The Best Grub Killers for a Healthy Lawn The Best Grub Killers for a Healthy Lawn

By Mark Wolfe, Tony Carrick

The Best Slug Killer

Our Favorite Slug Killer is Natural, Effective, and Water Resistant Our Favorite Slug Killer is Natural, Effective, and Water Resistant

By Timothy Dale

A cute groundhogs sits in a field of grass and flowers.

How to Get Rid of Groundhogs Without Harming Them How to Get Rid of Groundhogs Without Harming Them

By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary, Evelyn Auer

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

The Best Tick Spray For Yard Option

Our Favorite Tick Spray Is Safe for Kids and Pets Our Favorite Tick Spray Is Safe for Kids and Pets

By Timothy Dale

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.

DIY

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

By Sandi Schwartz

A groundhog (right) and gopher (left).

Gopher vs. Groundhog: What’s the Difference? Gopher vs. Groundhog: What’s the Difference?

By Deirdre Mundorf, Updated by Gretchen Heber

A potted plant surrounded by various supplies to help get rid of gnats.

How to Get Rid of Fungus Gnats: 4 Remedies That Work How to Get Rid of Fungus Gnats: 4 Remedies That Work

By Audrey Stallsmith, Phillip Tinner

Close front-facing view of a coyote.

DIY

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.

DIY

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

By Jennifer Noonan, Audrey Stallsmith

The best ultrasonic pest repeller in a garden next to undisturbed growing onions.

Our Favorite Ultrasonic Pest Repeller Features a Plug-and-Play Setup and Works Indoors and Out Our Favorite Ultrasonic Pest Repeller Features a Plug-and-Play Setup and Works Indoors and Out

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

A slug on a comfrey leaf.

DIY

5 Ways to Get Rid of Slugs 5 Ways to Get Rid of Slugs

By Jennifer Noonan

An owl standing in tall grass in a yard.

DIY

4 Ways to Attract Owls to Your Yard—And Why You Should 4 Ways to Attract Owls to Your Yard—And Why You Should

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

Mole vs. Vole Damage

DIY

You Asked, a Pro Answered: A Pest Is Making My Lawn Feel Like I’m Walking on a Mattress—What Can I Do? You Asked, a Pro Answered: A Pest Is Making My Lawn Feel Like I’m Walking on a Mattress—What Can I Do?

Edited by Sophie Kaemmerlé

A bagworm pupa hangs from a thin tree branch.

How to Get Rid of Bagworms How to Get Rid of Bagworms