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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

Close up view of a brown and black Japanese beetle on a plant leaf.

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

By Rachel Brougham

The Best Mosquito Trap Option

We Tested Mosquito Traps for 6 Weeks—These Models Worked Best We Tested Mosquito Traps for 6 Weeks—These Models Worked Best

By Mark Wolfe, By Glenda Taylor, By Debbie Wolfe

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

Best Mosquito Control Sprays and Foggers for a Bite-Free Summer Best Mosquito Control Sprays and Foggers for a Bite-Free Summer

By Timothy Dale

An ant climbs a small yellow flower.

12 Plants That Repel Ants Naturally 12 Plants That Repel Ants Naturally

By Audrey Stallsmith, By Teresa Odle

The Best Insecticides for Aphids

These Insecticides for Aphids Are an Effective Last Line of Defense These Insecticides for Aphids Are an Effective Last Line of Defense

By Jasmine Harding

A pest control specialist sprays a solution on a lawn.

The 3 Best DIY Pest Control Subscription Services in America The 3 Best DIY Pest Control Subscription Services in America

By Tony Carrick, By Evelyn Auer

The Best Ant Killer Option

Our Favorite Ant Killer is People and Pet Safe Our Favorite Ant Killer is People and Pet Safe

By Timothy Dale

The Best Carpenter Bee Trap Options

This Product Could Save You Hundreds or Even Thousands in Repairs This Product Could Save You Hundreds or Even Thousands in Repairs

By Timothy Dale

A basket of colorful vegetables sitting next to bright yellow flowers outside in a garden

These Flowers Deserve a Spot in Your Vegetable Garden (Yes, Really) These Flowers Deserve a Spot in Your Vegetable Garden (Yes, Really)

By Sandi Schwartz

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, By 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, By 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, By 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, By 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.

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

By Sandi Schwartz