When creepy-crawly pests show up in your home, the instinct is often to reach for the strongest chemical spray available – or call an exterminator. But before you do either, there's good news: many ...

Essential oils are another natural and fragrant way to repel pests. “Some oils, such as peppermint, tea tree, and eucalyptus, ...

If you see one cockroach near an outdoor water faucet, or running under some bark mulch, there are hundreds more. You don't want that. Here's how to stop it.

If you grow houseplants, you probably know that sinking feeling you get when you notice the almost imperceivable movement of ...

If you grow houseplants, you probably know that sinking feeling you get when you notice the almost imperceivable movement of a dot, fine webbing between a leaf and its stem, or a leaf that just looks ...

Key Points Stink bugs sneak into homes through small cracks, drawn by warmth, shelter, and food.Seal entry points, tidy up ...

Bringing home a new houseplant? Prevention is key to avoiding pest infestations. Inspect the plant closely, especially under ...

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