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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

Split image showing a magnified drain fly on the left and a magnified fruit fly on the right.

Drain Flies vs. Fruit Flies: Tips for Identification and Prevention Drain Flies vs. Fruit Flies: Tips for Identification and Prevention

By Sandi Schwartz, Updated by Evelyn Auer

An outside drain pipe infested with Moth Flies.

How to Get Rid of Drain Flies How to Get Rid of Drain Flies

By Bob Vila Staff

Mole vs. Vole Damage

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 view of a springtail farm.

You Asked, a Pro Answered: What Are These Small, Tiny Jumping Bugs That Come Up My Bathtub Drain? You Asked, a Pro Answered: What Are These Small, Tiny Jumping Bugs That Come Up My Bathtub Drain?

Fly perched on the edge of a drinking glass.

How to Get Rid of Flies in the House How to Get Rid of Flies in the House

By Margaret Foley, By Bob Vila Staff

Signs of Carpenter Ants In The House

Don’t Ever Ignore These 6 Signs of Carpenter Ants in the House—Here’s Why Don’t Ever Ignore These 6 Signs of Carpenter Ants in the House—Here’s Why

By Lauren Wingo, By Evelyn Auer

Bugs That Look Like Cockroaches

Solved! What Are These Bugs That Look Like Cockroaches in My Home? Solved! What Are These Bugs That Look Like Cockroaches in My Home?

By Melissa Graham

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, By 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, By Bob Vila

Small black bugs crawl along a baseboard and wall in a home.

9 Insects That May Be Those Little Black Bugs in The Kitchen—And How To Get Rid of Them 9 Insects That May Be Those Little Black Bugs in The Kitchen—And How To Get Rid of Them

By Melissa Graham

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 spider crawling near someone's bare feet.

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

By Gretchen Heber, By 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

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, By 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, By 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, By Donna Boyle Schwartz

A pest control pro sprays for pests outside a brick home.

Thousands of Satisfied Customers Can’t Lie: The Most Persistent Pests Are No Match for Terminix Thousands of Satisfied Customers Can’t Lie: The Most Persistent Pests Are No Match for Terminix

Orkin vs. Terminix: Which Pest Control Company Should You Choose? Orkin vs. Terminix: Which Pest Control Company Should You Choose?

By Meghan Wentland

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

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

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

How to Get Rid of Carpet Beetles

How to Get Rid of Carpet Beetles and Carpet Beetle Larvae How to Get Rid of Carpet Beetles and Carpet Beetle Larvae

By Gretchen Heber, By Bob Vila Staff

Wall and baseboard of house showing damage.

5 Ways to Tell if You Have Termite Damage or Water Damage (or Both) 5 Ways to Tell if You Have Termite Damage or Water Damage (or Both)

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 close up of termites at work.

The United States of Termites: How the Tiny, Traveling Pests Are Taking Over—And Where They’re Going Next The United States of Termites: How the Tiny, Traveling Pests Are Taking Over—And Where They’re Going Next

By Sophie Kaemmerlé

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, By Mark Wolfe

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

How To Get Rid Of Pantry Moths

How to Get Rid of Pantry Moths How to Get Rid of Pantry Moths

By Bob Vila, By Gretchen Heber

Termite Infestation Opener

9 Most Common Signs of a Termite Infestation (And What to Do if You Have One) 9 Most Common Signs of a Termite Infestation (And What to Do if You Have One)

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, By Bob Vila

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, By Savannah Sher

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

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, By Bob Beacham

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 couple crouched on their kitchen floor with a flashlight while spraying the best roach killer option under their appliances and cabinets.

The 10 Best Roach Killers and Baits to Safely Handle a Pest Problem The 10 Best Roach Killers and Baits to Safely Handle a Pest Problem

By Timothy Dale, By Savannah Sher

A person using a spider killer spray on a spider

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

Small rodent poking out of hole.

Rat vs. Mouse: How to Tell Which Rodent Pest You’re Dealing With Rat vs. Mouse: How to Tell Which Rodent Pest You’re Dealing With

By Sandi Schwartz

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, By Evelyn Auer

how to kill fleas in carpet

How to Kill Fleas in Carpets and Area Rugs How to Kill Fleas in Carpets and Area Rugs

By Stacey L. Nash, By Bob Vila Staff

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, By Gretchen Heber

How to Get Rid of Termites

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

By Dan Casarella, By 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, By Bob Vila Staff, By Kelly Weimert

A person steaming a mattress with the best steamer for bed bugs option

The Best Steamers for Bed Bugs The Best Steamers for Bed Bugs

By Jasmine Harding

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

The Best Wasp Traps Options

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

By Tony Carrick

Visual 1 - HomeAdvisor - termite inspection cost - cost range +

How Much Does a Termite Inspection Cost? How Much Does a Termite Inspection Cost?

By Katie Flannery, By Evelyn Auer

VIsual 1 - HomeAdvisor - exterminator cost - cost average + rang

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

By Meghan Wentland, By Evelyn Auer

Visual 1 - HomeAdvisor - termite treatment cost - cost average +

How Much Does Termite Treatment Cost? How Much Does Termite Treatment Cost?

By Katie Flannery, By Evelyn Auer

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 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, By Bob Vila, By Deirdre Mundorf

The Best Mouse Poison Options

The Best Mouse Poisons, Vetted The Best Mouse Poisons, Vetted

By Timothy Dale

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, By Bob Vila

Mosquitoes Are the Worst in These Parts of the Country

Mosquitoes Are the Worst in These Parts of the Country Mosquitoes Are the Worst in These Parts of the Country

By Steph Coelho

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, By Bob Vila, By James Kidd