Household Pests

Do you hate finding bugs in your house? You can't keep every insect or spider outdoors, but you can make it difficult for bugs to find their way into your home. Here are 15 ways to bug proof your home.

Why do insects come in my house in the fall? And what can I do to keep them out?

Are you sure a bug bomb is the best choice for your pest problem? Bug bombs don't work well on all insects. When used incorrectly, these home pesticide products can be hazardous, too. Learn how to weigh the risks and rewards of using a bug bomb, before you choose to use one.

Before you use a bug bomb product to eliminate a pest problem in your home, read these important directions and safety precautions. Each year people misuse bug bombs, resulting in damage to property and serious health impacts for family members. Don't become a statistic.

There's a lot of misinformation about bed bugs out there. Make sure you know the facts about these blood-sucking pests.

Before you wage war against bed bugs, be sure you know which bed bug treatments work, and which don't. This article outlines the top 10 myths about treating bed bugs.

Are you waging a fruitless battle against fruit flies in your home (pun intended)? Try following these 10 tips for getting rid of fruit flies.

People once thought insects like fruit flies appeared by magic overnight, a theory called spontaneous generation. While it might seem like this is the case, fruit flies do come from somewhere. Learn what causes fruit flies.

Are you battling fruit flies in your kitchen? Once they get in, it's hard to get rid of fruit flies. This simple vinegar trap works wonders on a fruit fly infestation.

Bed bugs are making headlines, as a rise in bed bug infestations hits cities and towns all over the world. Why are bed bugs making a comeback?

Bed bugs are notoriously difficult to eliminate once they've established themselves in a dwelling. What makes it so hard to get rid of bed bugs?

How do bed bugs get in your home? They travel home with family members who stay in bed bug infested hotels, usually. Learn how to avoid bed bugs at hotels by planning wisely, inspecting thoroughly, and taking control measures when you return home.

Coeds aren't the only ones living in the dorms these days. Bed bugs are a problem on many college campuses. If your child lives on campus, he may unknowingly bring bed bugs with him the next time he comes home for a visit. Try these tips to keep bed bugs from coming home with your college student.

If you've got a bed bug infestation, it pays to install a bed bug mattress cover on both your mattress and box spring. Learn what a bed bug cover does, and how to use it.

Bed bug infestations have skyrocketed in the past few years, so more and more people are dealing with the maddening problem of getting rid of bed bugs. Have you had a bed bug infestation in your home? Have you had any vacation encounters with bed bugs in hotels? Share your bed bug stories!

I keep finding tiny black bugs crawling on my floors and walls. What are they, and what do I do to get rid of them?!

There are tiny, black bugs in my house and they jump when I get near them! What are they, and how do I get rid of them?

Box elder bugs are seldom noticed during the summer, but when cooler temperatures start to take hold, they aggregate for warmth. These red and black bugs often make their way indoors, where they can become a nuisance in the home.

Get Rid of Stink Bugs - How to Get Rid of Stink Bugs

Live or cut Christmas trees can come with surprises - bugs! You can still enjoy a real evergreen tree for Christmas without bringing a forest of insects indoors. Here's what you need to know.

Are you battling ants in your kitchen? Learn how to make and use homemade ant baits that will get rid of those ants quickly.