Pest Control How To & DIY

Cicadas may not be as annoying as other bugs that sting or bite, but they can be a noisy nuisance. If these pesky critters invade your property, here are ways to minimize their presence.

Frogs can be an adorable addition to your yard or garden—or they can be a headache. As a homeowner, you’ll have to decide if you want to keep frogs away or not. Here are some tips on what to do if frogs are hopping around your property. 

Harming or trapping most wild birds is illegal, so we’ll show you how to get rid of birds on your property by using harmless, non-chemical deterrents and repellents.

Earwigs don’t actually have a thing for your ears. Instead, they prefer your yard waste and aphids. Find out how to get rid of earwigs and make your home a less friendly environment to these pests.

Though carpenter ants rarely bite, they can damage your home by hollowing out wooden support structures. Here’s how to get rid of carpenter ants by using insecticide, desiccants, or baits.

Carpet beetles can destroy household goods like wool carpets and linen clothing. In this review, we discuss how to identify carpet beetles in your home and methods for getting rid of these pesky insects.

Japanese beetles can wreak havoc on your outdoor plants, garden, and lawn. In this review, we give you tips on how to identify a Japanese beetle infestation and get rid of these damaging insects.

Only a few types of spiders are dangerous to humans. Unfortunately, the brown recluse is one of them. Learn how to prevent an infestation and keep these spiders from coming back.

German cockroaches are pretty common household pests, and their quick reproductive cycle and resistance to pesticides make them challenging to eliminate. We’ll show you how to get rid of German cockroaches and keep an infestation from returning.

Skunk spray is one of the most recognizable and difficult smells to remove from homes, pets, and outdoor areas. But with these tips, you’ll be able to trade those funky, pungent odors for fresh air.

Ticks are deeply unpleasant, blood-sucking pests that can carry and spread disease. Fortunately, a bit of preventative maintenance and some professional assistance can help keep your lawn tick-free. Keep reading to learn how to kill ticks in your yard.

Few sights can make your heart sink like watching the spring-flowering bulbs you just planted become food for four-legged foragers. Read these tips to keep squirrels from eating your freshly planted bulbs.

Do you have unwanted pests in your home? Read this guide on how to get rid of squirrels in the attic and learn how you can keep them away.

Knowing how to get rid of mice in your walls can put your mind at ease and minimize damage to your home.

Ladybugs may be helpful gardeners, but they don’t make very good house guests. Follow our guide on how to get rid of ladybugs when you find yourself with an infestation.

Learn how to get rid of centipedes in your home and how to keep them away for good.

Frustrated by buzzing creatures following you around the house? Our guide will teach you both how to get rid of gnats and how to prevent future infestations.

Woodpeckers may be nice to look at, but they can also cause damage to your home and trees. Learn how to get rid of woodpeckers by reading this guide.

Understanding how to control the snake population on your property is key to a comfortable outdoor living space.

Wondering about those moth-like flies hanging around your drains? Keep reading to learn about what attracts these pests and find out how to get rid of drain flies.

If you want to get rid of fleas for good, you need to be committed to vacuuming, steam cleaning, applying insecticides, and more.

Learn humane ways to remove raccoons from your property. Discover prevention tips, exclusion methods, and when to call pros.

Mole crickets are a major nuisance in any lawn, tunneling through soil and tearing up turfgrass. Read on to find out how to identify them, flush them out, and get rid of them.

If you’re struggling to get rid of your mice problem, you can tackle the infestation with traps and bait stations, or leave it in the hands of experienced professionals.

If grubs have invaded your lawn, you have both all-natural options and chemical treatments to get rid of them. We’ll show you how.

There are several DIY ways to get rid of and prevent termites, but none are as effective as calling in a professional pest control company.

Let the mice help you reduce the tick population

When temperatures begin to drop in the fall, mice start hunting for a warm place to spend the winter (and multiply!). Read on for tips on how to keep mice out of your home.

Enjoy the great outdoors—and your outdoor festivities—without blood-thirsty mosquitoes crashing the party