Category: Pest Control

Opossums in your yard making you want to play dead? These safe, humane tips on how to get rid of […]

Pavement ants are a particularly tricky pest. You might not notice a couple here and there but as time goes […]

Key Takeaways • Nest location dictates targeted extermination methods: Use aerosol sprays on aerial hanging hives, insecticidal dusts on subterranean […]

Learn how to get rid of yellow jackets in your yard: find the nest, treat it at night, compare 9 DIY and pro methods, and keep the wasps from coming back.

You can put up all the “no trespassing” signs you want, but if your house has cracks, crevices, and reliable […]

Learn to use Integrated Pest Management in your garden to keep crops safe from pests with fewer pesticides.

To get rid of aphids, spray garden plants with a hose every 2 to 3 days, hit clusters with insecticidal soap, or release ladybugs. For lawn aphids attacking grass roots, use diatomaceous earth or beneficial nematodes.

Key Takeaways • Mowing and cleanup starve chiggers out: Removing debris, leaf litter and wood piles along with regular mowing […]

How to get rid of mole crickets: treat with bifenthrin or fipronil in June and July, use beneficial nematodes, and spot the signs before damage spreads.

Integrated Pest Management combines sustainable habits like proper mowing and watering to prevent bugs, using chemicals only as a last resort.