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How to Get Certified as an Exterminator

Ever want to be a critter buster?

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Very, Very Tiny Brown Ants

Don't let these little cuties go unaddressed.

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How to Stop the Top 8 Spring Pests

Stop small problems before they turn into infestations.

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How to Get Rid of 4 Winter Pests

Your warm home gets more tempting in colder months.

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Eliminating a Larvae Infestation

What are they? Where are they coming from?

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How to Get Rid of Yellow Jackets in Your Attic

There are several options to try to give wasps the buzz off.

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4 Ways to Prevent a Yellow Jacket Infestation

Yellow jackets are pesky creatures that nest in homes.

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How to Get Rid of Scorpions in Your Home

Take care of a scorpion problem in your home by nipping it at the source.

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Using Boric Acid to Kill Fire Ants

Be the one to set fire to these nasty ants.

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How to Kill Flying Ants Naturally

Chemical pesticides aren't always the only solution for getting rid of a flying ant problem.

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How to Kill Fire Ants Organically

You should be aware about organic, pest-eradication methods when planning to kill fire ants.

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How to Make Homemade Bee Repellent

Follow these simple steps to make homemade bee repellent.

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How to Safely Kill Silverfish in Your Home

These unwelcome guests love to munch on bread and paper.

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How to Repel Wasps

Here's a roundup of some simple methods.

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Identifying Spiders by Their Webs

Identify what spiders are lurking in the shadows.

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How to Get Rid of Spiders In Your Basement Crawl Space

Spiders like dark, damp, private spaces like your basement.

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How to Make Homemade Ant Killer

Ants are a regular plague and they can be difficult to get rid of with a home made ant killer.

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How to Stop a Flea Infestation in its Tracks

Get rid of fleas in no time with these comprehensive steps.

Ants on a counter.
Pest Attractors and How to Avoid Them

Even when you keep your space neat, you may still have pests.

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Common Household Pests and Why They're In Your Home

Take proactive measures by knowing how and why pests are invading your home.

Pest Control Tips for New Homeowners

Moving into a new place? Make sure you stop bugs before they become a problem!

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5 Pest Control Tips for Spring

Small adjustments to your spring preparation can help ward off pests.

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How to Kill Yellow Jackets and Prevent Infestation

Sting the yellow jackets before they sting you.

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Natural Pest Control Methods That Actually Work

Ditch the poison for these safe, organic tricks.

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How to Get Rid of Fleas on Your Carpet

It's essential knowledge for pet owners.

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Where Are the Bugs Hiding?

Bugs are pests not because they’re tiny, and not even because they like to hang out in packs.

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Tell-Tale Signs Pests Leave Behind

How do you know what's bugging you?

A wolf spider hiding in fall leaves.
Is That a Dangerous Spider?

You can't ignore or befriend these 3 spiders

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Cockroaches and Ants: How to Control Them

Ants and roaches give you the creeps? Get rid of them.

Several natural ingredients that can be used to make pesticides and pest repellents.
All-natural Pest Control

Instead of ruining your environment with chemicals, use these natural products to keep the bugs at bay.

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Pest Infestation: Identification and Solutions

Infestation caused by pests like insects or other animals can spell frustration for homeowners.

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Indoor Pest Control Info

Note - Keeping helpful predators outside your home reduces interior problems.

Winter Pest Control and Prevention

Freeze out unwelcome visitors.

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How to Get Rid of Bees

Get your bees to buzz off.

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Battling a Centipede Invasion

Here's how to get rid of unwanted pests.

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Prevent Indoor Pests this Summer

Relax in a clean environment free of unwanted inhabitants.

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How to Get Rid of Ants in Kitchen Drains

Ants can survive in hard-to-reach places.

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How to Get Rid of Birds in the Attic

Shoo away unwelcome attic birds in 4 easy steps.

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How to Get Rid of Wasps Under Siding

Knowing how to get rid of wasps can be a potentially life-saving skill.

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11 Natural Pest Repellents

Here's how to make your home less welcoming to pests.

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Identifying and Removing Black Wasps From Your Home

Learn some things you didn’t know about these insects and find out how you can safely handle them around your home.

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5 Useful Fruit Fly Control Tips

Fruit fly control is not only important so that the pesky little insects are not swarming in areas of your home and are creating a nuisance. They can present a risk of bacterial contamination. Actually, 100 pathogens have been associated with fruit flies. These include E. Coli, Salmonella and Staphylococcus.The

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2 Types of Ant Traps for Your Kitchen

Household ants can cause a lot of trouble in your kitchen area, and you might consider different methods

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9 Easy Pest Prevention Strategies You Aren't Using

Add these surprising hacks to your standard defenses.