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Use These Tips to Keep Boxelder Bugs Out of Your House This Fall

Here's how to keep them outside where they belong, and avoid the messy stains they leave behind if you squish them.

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Spider Crickets (and How to Get Rid of Them)

Also known as camel or cave crickets, these insects often take up residence in damp basements or garages. Here's what to know about them and how to get them out of your house.

How to Get Rid of Stink Bugs That Seem to Keep Coming Back

Brown marmorated stink bugs start coming indoors in fall and stick around through winter, often in very large numbers. Here's what you need to know about them if they invade your home and what to do about it.

3 Plants That Repel Ticks and Fleas from Your Yard

Flea and ticks season is upon us. Plant these garden plants to keep them far away from you and your pets.

How to Tell the Difference Between Good Ladybugs and Bad Ladybugs

They may look similar, but one helps control unwanted insects in the garden while the other is part of the problem. Here's how to tell ladybugs and Asian lady beetles apart.

5 Eco-Friendly Insect Repellents Mother Nature Approves Of

Insects are there for a reason—these clever products repel them instead of exterminating.

WATCH: As Many as 25,000 Bugs Could Be Living in Your Fresh Christmas Tree

Follow these steps to prevent them from moving in.

DIY Mosquito Repellents You Can Make at Home

Repel mosquitoes naturally by combining different types of fragrant oils. These solutions are easy to make with household products and use no harsh chemicals.

3 DIY Fruit Fly Solutions

These DIY Deer Repellents Will Keep Hungry Deer Away

Peach Tree Diseases and Pests

What Is Skeeter Syndrome? This Allergic Reaction to Mosquitoes Is Actually a Real Thing

Stylish Outdoor Mosquito Solutions

Many of the methods of keeping mosquitoes and other pests away can be damaging to the earth or become a huge eyesore when integrated into your landscaping. There are, however, alternative solutions to deterring mosquitos from your yard. Here are some of the best mosquito-repelling and reducing products that are subtle, stylish, and effective.