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A tick bites skin.
Garden Pests

Tick Bite ER Visits and Infections Surge to Record Levels, With the Northeast Recording the Worst Season in Years

By Sophie Kaemmerlé

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

Tick Populations Are Booming Across the U.S. And Displaying ‘Alarming’ New Behavior

By Sophie Kaemmerlé

An ant climbs a small yellow flower.
Garden Pests

12 Plants That Repel Ants Naturally

By Audrey Stallsmith, By Teresa Odle

A view of a springtail farm.
DIY

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

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

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
DIY

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

By Savannah Sher

A view of Sunday's pest control products on a step outdoors.
Lawn, Garden & Pool

Hundreds of Bugs Crawl Out of My Basement Walls Every Year—Until I Tried This One Product

By Amber Guetebier

Thermacell mosquito repellent used outdoors on a campsite
Deals

The Best $30 I’ll Spend on Prime Day Is on a Mosquito Repellent

By Kathleen Corlett

A close up of phorid flies.
DIY

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

By Kaytlyn Smith

A close up image of a small black bug.
Pest Control

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

By Kaytlyn Smith

A photo of a cute muskrat in water.
Lawn & Garden

The 7 Most Effective Muskrat Removal Methods—And When to Call a Pro

By Meghan Wentland

A collection of brown bugs.
Pest Control

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

By Kaytlyn Smith

Many wasps all over edge of a table.
Pest Control

How to Get Rid of Wasps With Vinegar

By Tony Carrick

Cabbage leaves with holes caused by pests.
Garden Pests

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

By Teresa Odle, By Andreana Lefton

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

By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary

A rat sits on the edge of a toilet.
Pests

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

The Best Rat Repellent Options
Reviews

The Best Rat Repellents to Keep Your Home Rodent-Free

By Tony Carrick

Ants In Bathroom
Interior

Solved! Why Are There Ants in My Bathroom, and How Do I Get Rid of Them?

By Nicole Fallon-Peek

Squirrel in raised bed garden among pepper plants.
Lawn & Garden

How to Keep Squirrels Out of Garden Beds and Potted Plants

By Lori Lovely

Man itching and scratching on hand from allergy skin rash cause by Mosquitoes bite
Lawn & Garden

13 Time-Tested Tricks for a Bug-Free Backyard

By Jennifer Noonan, By Kelly Weimert