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A mouse peeks out of a hole in a blue wall.

How to Get Rid of Mice for Good in 16 Steps How to Get Rid of Mice for Good in 16 Steps

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Evelyn Auer

A water bug on a white background

Here’s Exactly How to Get Rid of Water Bugs Once and for All Here’s Exactly How to Get Rid of Water Bugs Once and for All

By Bob Vila, Evelyn Auer

What to Do When You Hear Mice in the Walls

Here’s What to Do About Mice in the Walls Here’s What to Do About Mice in the Walls

By Amy Lynch, Bob Vila

A close up image of a small black bug.

What Are These Tiny Black Bugs That Look Like Poppy Seeds? What Are These Tiny Black Bugs That Look Like Poppy Seeds?

By Kaytlyn Smith

A picture of small black flies in a trap.

8 Insects That May Be The Small Black Flying Bugs in Your House (That Aren’t Fruit Flies) 8 Insects That May Be The Small Black Flying Bugs in Your House (That Aren’t Fruit Flies)

By Melissa Graham

A person wearing a dark blue shirt scratches at a bug bite on their upper arm.

No-See-Um Bites vs. Bed Bug Bites: 6 Ways to ID the Bug Behind the Sting No-See-Um Bites vs. Bed Bug Bites: 6 Ways to ID the Bug Behind the Sting

By Nicole Fallon-Peek

Got Pests? Our Next Webinar “How to Prevent & Eliminate Pest Invasions” Is For You!

Got Pests? Our Next Webinar “How to Prevent & Eliminate Pest Invasions” Is For You! Got Pests? Our Next Webinar “How to Prevent & Eliminate Pest Invasions” Is For You!

By Bob Vila Staff

retro closeup of a domestic white rat walking on the bars of the metal cage, front view

Everything You Should Pick Up at First Signs of a Mouse Problem Everything You Should Pick Up at First Signs of a Mouse Problem

By Savannah Sher

The best fly trap option hangs from a tree while full of caught bugs

The Best Fly Traps for Dealing with Pests, Vetted The Best Fly Traps for Dealing with Pests, Vetted

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, Evelyn Auer

A spider crawling near someone's bare feet.

How to Get Rid of Spiders How to Get Rid of Spiders

By Gretchen Heber, Bob Vila

Swarm of flying ants on piece of wood in home.

How to Get Rid of Flying Ants How to Get Rid of Flying Ants

By Bob Vila, Updated by Paul Rankin

how to get rid of ladybugs

How to Get Rid of Ladybugs How to Get Rid of Ladybugs

By Jennifer Noonan

A close up portrait of a striped chipmunk in a colorful bed of flowers.

How to Get Rid of Chipmunks How to Get Rid of Chipmunks

By Andreana Lefton, Bob Vila

A group of the best bug zappers options sitting together on a green lawn

The Best Bug Zappers, Tested and Reviewed The Best Bug Zappers, Tested and Reviewed

By Tony Carrick, Jasmine Harding, Glenda Taylor

A close up of a been in a pool.

Here’s How Your Pool Attracts Bees—And How You Can Keep Them Away (Without Killing Them) Here’s How Your Pool Attracts Bees—And How You Can Keep Them Away (Without Killing Them)

By Stephanie Mickelson

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

Materials needed to make three different kinds of ant traps, including borax, shortening, and wax paper.

How to Make a Homemade Ant Trap: 3 Methods That Really Work How to Make a Homemade Ant Trap: 3 Methods That Really Work

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

A close up of phorid flies.

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

Bites But No Signs of Bugs

Solved! I Have Bites—But No Signs of Bugs in My Home. What’s Happening? Solved! I Have Bites—But No Signs of Bugs in My Home. What’s Happening?

By Brie Greenhalgh

Solved! What Are These Tiny Red Bugs In My Home? Solved! What Are These Tiny Red Bugs In My Home?

By Nicole Fallon-Peek

A brown stink bug clings to outdoor siding.

How to Get Rid of Stink Bugs in the House How to Get Rid of Stink Bugs in the House

By Bob Vila, Donna Boyle Schwartz

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 collection of brown bugs.

Mystery Brown Stains on the Walls? One of These 5 Pests May Be to Blame Mystery Brown Stains on the Walls? One of These 5 Pests May Be to Blame

By Kaytlyn Smith

A group of carpenter ants are moving across a damaged piece of wood.

How to Get Rid of Carpenter Ants Safely How to Get Rid of Carpenter Ants Safely

By Deirdre Mundorf

A frog swims in a pool.

10 Ways to Keep Frogs From Hopping Into Your Pool 10 Ways to Keep Frogs From Hopping Into Your Pool

By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary

A cockroach peeks out from a drain.

Wondering What to Pour Down the Drain to Kill Roaches? You’ll Want to Rethink Your Approach Wondering What to Pour Down the Drain to Kill Roaches? You’ll Want to Rethink Your Approach

By Kaytlyn Smith

Close up of a person holding a mosquito between two fingers.

3 Cheap and Easy Ways to Make a DIY Mosquito Trap 3 Cheap and Easy Ways to Make a DIY Mosquito Trap

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 rat sits on the edge of a toilet.

Yes, Rats Can Absolutely Come Up Toilets—Here’s How, and How to Flush Down the Problem if You See It Yes, Rats Can Absolutely Come Up Toilets—Here’s How, and How to Flush Down the Problem if You See It

By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary

30 Things in Your House That Are Attracting Bugs and Rodents

30 Things in Your House That Are Attracting Bugs and Rodents 30 Things in Your House That Are Attracting Bugs and Rodents

By Savannah Sher, Mark Wolfe

Beware of These 14 Pests That Only Come Out at Night

Beware of These 14 Pests That Only Come Out at Night Beware of These 14 Pests That Only Come Out at Night

By Nicole Shein, Steph Coelho

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

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

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

A person holding a spray bottle with a clear liquid inside.

Does Peppermint Oil Repel Bugs? Here’s What Experts Say Does Peppermint Oil Repel Bugs? Here’s What Experts Say

By Patricia Fetter, Deirdre Mundorf

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

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

The Best Bed Bug Spray Option

The Best Bed Bug Sprays for DIY Pest Control The Best Bed Bug Sprays for DIY Pest Control

By Timothy Dale, Savannah Sher

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

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 person spraying Wet & Forget Miss Muffet's Revenge spider repellent onto a roof overhang.

The Best Spider Repellents to Keep Creepy Critters at Bay The Best Spider Repellents to Keep Creepy Critters at Bay

Swarm of gnats.

How to Get Rid of Gnats, Indoors and Out How to Get Rid of Gnats, Indoors and Out

By Gretchen Heber

A person using a spider killer spray on a spider

The Best Spider Killers for Stubborn Pests The Best Spider Killers for Stubborn Pests

Two raccoons sit on top of a roof.

Not-So-Subtle Signs Raccoons Live In Your Attic—And What to Do About Them Not-So-Subtle Signs Raccoons Live In Your Attic—And What to Do About Them

By Dan Casarella, Evelyn Auer

How to Get Rid of Mealybugs

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

dad and son use mosquito spray.Spraying insect repellent on skin outdoor.

How to Make Homemade Mosquito Repellent: 6 Easy, Effective Recipes How to Make Homemade Mosquito Repellent: 6 Easy, Effective Recipes

By Jennifer Noonan

Lit carved pumpkins on grass

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

By Gretchen Heber, Manasa Reddigari

8 Creative Uses for Castor Oil Around the House

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

By Savannah Sher

How to Get Rid of Termites

How to Get Rid of Termites How to Get Rid of Termites

By Dan Casarella, Evelyn Auer

How to Get Rid of Weevils

How to Get Rid of Weevils in Your Pantry How to Get Rid of Weevils in Your Pantry

By Teresa Odle, Bob Vila Staff, Kelly Weimert

8 Pest-Control Myths You Shouldn’t Believe

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

By Savannah Sher

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

Tiny White Bugs

Help! What Are These Tiny White Bugs in My House? Help! What Are These Tiny White Bugs in My House?

By Melissa Graham

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

how to get rid of ants in the kitchen ants crawling on counter

Solved! This is How to Get Rid of Ants in the Kitchen Once and for All Solved! This is How to Get Rid of Ants in the Kitchen Once and for All

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila, Deirdre Mundorf

The Best Termite Treatment Options

The Best Termite Treatments, Vetted The Best Termite Treatments, Vetted

By Timothy Dale

Does Bleach Kill Bed Bugs

Solved! Does Bleach Kill Bed Bugs? Solved! Does Bleach Kill Bed Bugs?

By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary, Bob Vila

The Best Fire Ant Killer Options

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

By Tony Carrick

What Does Mouse Poop Look Like

Solved! What Does Mouse Poop Look Like? Solved! What Does Mouse Poop Look Like?

By Jacqueline Medina

How To Get Rid of Rats

How To Get Rid of Rats How To Get Rid of Rats

By Brie Greenhalgh

How to Get Rid of Crane Flies

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

By Katie Flannery

How to Get Rid of Scorpions

How to Get Rid of Scorpions How to Get Rid of Scorpions

By Brie Greenhalgh

How to Get Rid of Pill Bugs

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

By Katie Flannery

Why Are There So Many Spiders In My House

Solved! Why Are There So Many Spiders in My House? Solved! Why Are There So Many Spiders in My House?

By Katie Flannery