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Close up view of a cricket on a wood table.

How to Get Rid of Crickets How to Get Rid of Crickets

By Brenda Silva, Bob Vila Staff

A close up of phorid flies.

DIY

How to Get Rid of Phorid Flies in 7 Steps—Even If You’ve Tried Everything How to Get Rid of Phorid Flies in 7 Steps—Even If You’ve Tried Everything

By Kaytlyn Smith

A big tomato hornworm eating a tomato plant at night, illuminated by a blacklight flashlight.

This Is the Secret to Getting Rid of Tomato Hornworms Naturally This Is the Secret to Getting Rid of Tomato Hornworms Naturally

By Lauren Landers

A woman in denim overalls sprays her garden using a pump sprayer.

Homemade Insecticidal Soap Recipe: Kill Garden Bugs Naturally Homemade Insecticidal Soap Recipe: Kill Garden Bugs Naturally

By Glenda Taylor

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

How to Get Rid of Groundhogs Effectively and Humanely in 8 Steps How to Get Rid of Groundhogs Effectively and Humanely in 8 Steps

By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary, Evelyn Auer

Several wasps are flying around and crawling on a large wasp nest hanging on a home.

10 Places to Check for Wasp Nests Right Now 10 Places to Check for Wasp Nests Right Now

By Savannah Sher

A curled up cutworm next to vegetable plant damage in a home garden.

How to Get Rid of Cutworms Safely—the Remedy Is Likely in Your Bathroom Right Now How to Get Rid of Cutworms Safely—the Remedy Is Likely in Your Bathroom Right Now

By Amber Guetebier

Two hands holding white curl grubs. They are beetle larvae.

How to Get Rid of Grubs How to Get Rid of Grubs

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

A can of Cutter bug control spray being sprayed on a lawn

The Best Mosquito Yard Sprays and Foggers The Best Mosquito Yard Sprays and Foggers

By Timothy Dale

A close up view of a dry cicada shell.

Are Cicada Exoskeletons Good for the Garden? Are Cicada Exoskeletons Good for the Garden?

Deer looking through a wire fence

The Best Deer Repellents for Your Lawn and Garden The Best Deer Repellents for Your Lawn and Garden

By Jasmine Harding

Man spraying chemicals under a kitchen counter

The Best Carpenter Ant Killers to Protect Your Wood Structures The Best Carpenter Ant Killers to Protect Your Wood Structures

By Tony Carrick

The Best Mosquito Trap Option

The Best Mosquito Traps, Tested and Reviewed The Best Mosquito Traps, Tested and Reviewed

By Mark Wolfe, Glenda Taylor, Debbie Wolfe

Mosquitos hovering marshy water.

Mosquito Season 2024—What to Expect and How to Prepare Mosquito Season 2024—What to Expect and How to Prepare

By Savannah Sher

A person in a hazmat suit uses a tool to spray a pest control solution in a kitchen.

How to Get a Pest Control License in Every U.S. State How to Get a Pest Control License in Every U.S. State

By Katie Flannery

A man in a blue work suit carrying a pest control tool shakes the hand of a woman.

DIY

How Much Is the Average Exterminator Salary in 2024? How Much Is the Average Exterminator Salary in 2024?

By Katie Flannery

A worker uses a tool to spread a solution for pest control inside a home.

How Much Does Pest Control Cost in Orlando, Florida? (2024 Guide) How Much Does Pest Control Cost in Orlando, Florida? (2024 Guide)

By Katie Flannery

A close-up view of a wet hammerhead worm.

How to Get Rid of Invasive Hammerhead Worms How to Get Rid of Invasive Hammerhead Worms

The Best Tick Spray For Yard Option

The Best Tick Sprays for Yards The Best Tick Sprays for Yards

By Timothy Dale

Cabbage leaves with holes caused by pests.

Garden Wreckers: 13 Pests That Will Tear Your Plants Apart This Spring Garden Wreckers: 13 Pests That Will Tear Your Plants Apart This Spring

By Teresa Odle, Andreana Lefton

A mole pokes out of its burrow.

Effective and Humane Ways to Get Rid of Moles (and Take Back Your Lawn) Effective and Humane Ways to Get Rid of Moles (and Take Back Your Lawn)

By Bob Vila, Evelyn Auer

How to Make a Carpenter Bee Trap

How to Make a Carpenter Bee Trap How to Make a Carpenter Bee Trap

By Brie Greenhalgh

A close up of a flea bomb can being sprayed in a living room.

DIY

Do Flea Bombs Actually Work? What You Need to Know Before Buying Do Flea Bombs Actually Work? What You Need to Know Before Buying

By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary

Gloved hands spraying pink flowers on tree.

15 Natural Pest-Control Strategies for Your Yard and Garden 15 Natural Pest-Control Strategies for Your Yard and Garden

Mole vs. Vole Damage

Mole vs. Vole Damage—3 Key Differences for Identification (and What to Do About Each Pest) Mole vs. Vole Damage—3 Key Differences for Identification (and What to Do About Each Pest)

By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary

Squirrels in the Attic

Here’s Exactly What to Do About Squirrels in the Attic: DIY Methods and When to Call a Pro Here’s Exactly What to Do About Squirrels in the Attic: DIY Methods and When to Call a Pro

By Amy Lynch, Bob Vila, Evelyn Auer

Bumpy green frog sitting on red tomato in garden.

How to Attract Frogs and Toads to Your Yard—and Why You Should How to Attract Frogs and Toads to Your Yard—and Why You Should

By Lauren Landers

Red clover mite sitting walking along cement platform.

How to Get Rid of Clover Mites—and Why You Should Never Squish Them How to Get Rid of Clover Mites—and Why You Should Never Squish Them

By Deirdre Mundorf

Many whiteflies on the undersides of a plant's leaves.

How to Get Rid of Whiteflies on Plants How to Get Rid of Whiteflies on Plants

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila Staff

How to Get Rid of Squash Bugs

DIY

How to Get Rid of Squash Bugs—and Keep Them out of Your Garden for Good How to Get Rid of Squash Bugs—and Keep Them out of Your Garden for Good

By Jennifer Noonan, Teresa Odle

A cicada rests in the leaves of a bush after emerging from its shell. Early Brood X Cicadas have emerged 4 years early May 25, 2017 in Bloomington, Indiana. The insects, which have a 17 year cycle, were not due to eme

The 2024 Cicada Co-Emergence: What You Need to Know The 2024 Cicada Co-Emergence: What You Need to Know

By Mark Wolfe, Teresa Odle

Best Mouse Trap Options for DIY Pest Maintenance

The Best Mouse Traps to Keep Your House Rodent-Free The Best Mouse Traps to Keep Your House Rodent-Free

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Beacham

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

How to Get Rid of Mealybugs

DIY

How to Get Rid of Mealybugs on Indoor and Outdoor Plants How to Get Rid of Mealybugs on Indoor and Outdoor Plants

By Katelin Hill, Gretchen Heber

how to get rid of japanese beetles

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

By Rachel Brougham

how to keep squirrels away from pumpkins

Solved! How to Keep Squirrels Away From Pumpkins Solved! How to Keep Squirrels Away From Pumpkins

By Nina Malkin, Gretchen Heber

Two colorful woodpeckers perch on bricks of home, pecking holes in exterior.

How to Get Rid of Woodpeckers How to Get Rid of Woodpeckers

By Bob Vila Staff

Lit carved pumpkins on grass

DIY

How to Preserve Pumpkins Without Harming Wildlife How to Preserve Pumpkins Without Harming Wildlife

By Gretchen Heber, Manasa Reddigari

Tick on leaf near person

How to Get Rid of Ticks In Your Yard How to Get Rid of Ticks In Your Yard

By Jennifer Noonan

8 Stinging Caterpillars All Home Gardeners Should Be Aware Of

8 Stinging Caterpillars All Home Gardeners Should Be Aware Of 8 Stinging Caterpillars All Home Gardeners Should Be Aware Of

By Stacey L. Nash

8 Creative Uses for Castor Oil Around the House

DIY

8 Creative Uses for Castor Oil Around the House 8 Creative Uses for Castor Oil Around the House

By Savannah Sher

What Are Assassin Bugs? All You Need to Know About These Beneficial Bugs

What Are Assassin Bugs, and Do I Want Them in My Garden? What Are Assassin Bugs, and Do I Want Them in My Garden?

By Glenda Taylor, Nina Malkin, Gretchen Heber

8 Pest-Control Myths You Shouldn’t Believe

DIY

8 Pest-Control Myths You Shouldn’t Believe 8 Pest-Control Myths You Shouldn’t Believe

By Savannah Sher

The Best Wasp Traps Options

The Best Wasp Traps, Reviewed The Best Wasp Traps, Reviewed

By Tony Carrick

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How Much Does an Exterminator Cost? How Much Does an Exterminator Cost?

By Meghan Wentland, Evelyn Auer

Red chigger bug crawling between grass

How to Get Rid of Chiggers in Your Yard How to Get Rid of Chiggers in Your Yard

By Nicole Shein

How To Get Rid of Voles

How to Get Rid of Voles Humanely in 7 Steps How to Get Rid of Voles Humanely in 7 Steps

By Jill Lawrence O’Hara, Bob Vila, Evelyn Auer

The Best Carpenter Bee Trap Options

The Best Carpenter Bee Traps, Vetted The Best Carpenter Bee Traps, Vetted

By Timothy Dale

Close up view of a fire ant colony on the ground.

How to Get Rid of Fire Ants: 5 Tried-and-True Methods How to Get Rid of Fire Ants: 5 Tried-and-True Methods

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila, James Kidd

Top view of spotted lanternfly, Chester County, Pennsylvania

Spotted Lanternfly Eggs Are Hatching Soon—Here’s What You Should Do Spotted Lanternfly Eggs Are Hatching Soon—Here’s What You Should Do

By Debbie Wolfe, Teresa Odle

The Best Scorpion Killer Options

The Best Scorpion Killers, Vetted The Best Scorpion Killers, Vetted

By Tony Carrick

The Best Fire Ant Killer Options

The Best Fire Ant Killers, Vetted The Best Fire Ant Killers, Vetted

By Tony Carrick

Termites Vs. Ants

Termites Vs. Ants: 8 Ways to Tell Them Apart Termites Vs. Ants: 8 Ways to Tell Them Apart

By Melissa Graham

How To Get Rid of Kissing Bugs

How to Get Rid of Kissing Bugs How to Get Rid of Kissing Bugs

By Brie Greenhalgh

Signs of Termites

Solved! What Are Signs of Termites? Solved! What Are Signs of Termites?

By Jacqueline Medina

How to Get Rid of Crane Flies

How To Get Rid of Crane Flies How To Get Rid of Crane Flies

By Katie Flannery

A close up of an armadillo in a field.

How to Get Rid of Armadillos in 8 Steps How to Get Rid of Armadillos in 8 Steps

By Katarina Betterton

How to Get Rid of Frogs

How To Get Rid of Frogs How To Get Rid of Frogs

By Meghan Wentland, Bob Vila

How to Get Rid of Pill Bugs

How To Get Rid of Pill Bugs How To Get Rid of Pill Bugs

By Katie Flannery

How to Get Rid of Possums

How To Get Rid of Possums or Opossums in Your Home or Yard How To Get Rid of Possums or Opossums in Your Home or Yard

By Miranda Siwak

How to Get Rid of Cicadas

How to Get Rid of Cicadas How to Get Rid of Cicadas

By Meghan Wentland

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

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

How to Get Rid of Boxelder Bugs

DIY

How To: Get Rid of Boxelder Bugs How To: Get Rid of Boxelder Bugs

Homemade Wasp Trap - Wasp Nest

DIY

How to Make a DIY Wasp Trap from a Bottle and the Right Bait How to Make a DIY Wasp Trap from a Bottle and the Right Bait

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila