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  • Garage with wooden doors
    How to get rid of ants in a garage — 6 steps to a bug-free space

    Our industry experts reveal the six simple steps to a bug-free space including getting rid of them at the source and cleaning advice

    By Andy van Terheyden Published

  • Gray garage door with windows
    How to keep spiders out of the garage — 4 ways to keep creepy crawlies at bay

    Wondering how to keep spiders out of the garage? Industry experts reveal four simple steps to a spider-free space once and for all

    By Andy van Terheyden Published

  • A white house with a door with a fall wreath, with green leaves adornin the outside of it, and small orange pumpkins on the steps and on the white mailbox
    The 5 most common pests to protect your home and yard from in fall

    Want to know the pests that you should be protecting your home from in fall? We've asked pest and outdoor pros what to watch for and how to deter them

    By Eve Smallman Published

  • Amber spray bottles on wooden background
    How to make a homemade bug spray — repel unwanted intruders with our step-by-step guide

    Wondering how to make a homemade bug spray? Our industry experts provide a simple step-by-step guide, with key ingredients and top tips.

    By Andy van Terheyden Published

  • A cobweb in the door frame of a home - for article on how to stop spiders getting in the house
    How to stop spiders getting in the house — pros reveal the best ways to keep these creepy crawlies firmly out

    Wondering how to stop spiders getting in the house? Our home and cleaning experts reveal six ways to keep them outside where they belong

    By Andy van Terheyden Published

  • View of clean living room in home — for article on how to kill red ants
    How to kill red ants — 5 simple steps to banish these pesky pests

    Wondering how to kill red ants? Our industry pros reveal the 5 simple steps to restoring your home to a pest-free paradise.

    By Andy van Terheyden Published

  • Fly trap and bug zapper on blue and green background
    Amazon's pest control bestsellers will keep your house bug-free all summer long

    Check out Amazon's pest control bestsellers to keep your house bug-free all summer long. See the top picks to get rid of roaches, ants, and more

    By Emily Lambe Published

  • Cat and dog on white carpet
    Pet-friendly pest-control ideas to keep your pets safe whilst you deal with unwanted critters and bugs

    Our experts approve of these effective pet-friendly pest-control ideas that are safe for use around your pets

    By Emily Lambe Published

  • Here is a bedroom with white walls, a bed with white sheets and beige throw pillows and bed runners, a wooden nightstand and chair, and a wooden floor
    Get rid of ants in the bedroom fast — 5 simple steps pest control pros always take

    We've asked pest control pros for the five steps they always follow, plus rounded up removal essentials including product recommendations

    By Eve Smallman Published

  • Learn how to kill an ant nest but not your lawn so you can enjoy lush green grass as pictured here with ant-repelling marigolds in yellow
    Pros reveal how to kill an ant nest but not your lawn — 7 methods to suit all skill levels

    Pros reveal how to kill an ant nest but not your lawn using their favored methods to enjoy an ant-free and healthy lawn

    By Punteha van Terheyden Published

  • Learning how to repel ticks in your backyard is useful. Here is a backyard space with wooden fencing with vines and trees next to it, two outdoor seats with cushioning, a black rattan coffee table with a planter on it
    How to repel ticks in your backyard — 5 methods to stop these pesky pests invading your space

    Want to know how to repel ticks in your backyard? We've asked landscaping experts for their top tips, plus curated highly-rated picks to help you get rid

    By Eve Smallman Published

  • Learning ways to repel mice from a house is a good idea. Here is a small brown mouse with black eyes peeking outside of a hole, with dark green grass around it
    The best 5 ways to repel mice from a house — pest pros swear by these tips

    Want to learn the ways to repel mice from a house? We've asked pest control pros how to scare them away from your home, plus picked out useful buys

    By Eve Smallman Published

  • Finding out how to get rid of mice from a garage is useful. Here is a garage with wooden doors, framed with yellow and white walls with black wall sconces and a hanging basket
    How to get rid of mice from a garage — 7 simple steps for removing these squeaky pests

    Want to know how to get rid of mice from a garage? We've asked pest control experts for their top tips on removing them and making sure they don't come back

    By Eve Smallman Published

  • Summer in the backyard of a small one floor home with blooming pink shrubs at border of healthy green lawn
    How to get rid of ants in your home and stop them coming back for good

    Learn how to get rid of ants and put them off returning with home-made repellents

    By Punteha van Terheyden Last updated

  • The Amazon backyard bug spray will keep your lawn pest free. Here is a green lawn with yellow and pink flowers around it and tall green trees above it, with a winding path
    This clever Amazon backyard bug spray is the most convenient way to keep pests at bay — gardening experts say it's "highly-effective"

    The pros love using this Amazon backyard bug spray to get rid of bugs. We ask them why they love it, why it's so effective, and pick alternative buys

    By Eve Smallman Published

  • Bowl of rice
    Why am I finding bugs in rice? Expert-approved ways to get rid of nasty pests

    If you're finding bugs in rice, it may be time to implement some pest control. Our experts weigh in on what causes the issue and how to get rid of them

    By Emily Lambe Published

  • Summer shot of white wooden home with front porch wicker furniture and viewed through a frame of purple and red flowers and dapple sunlight
    Pros reveal 10 ways to keep pests out of your home this summer

    Experts reveal the best ways to keep pests out of your home this summer

    By Punteha van Terheyden Published

  • Carpenter ants can damage many things. Here is a rotten wooden door in close up with paint peeling and rusted sliding metal lock bar
    Carpenter ants 101: everything you need to know about the wood-tunneling pests that can infest the walls of your home

    Our rundown on carpenter from pest control experts reveals everything you need to know about these insects, their infestations, and how to get rid of them

    By Punteha van Terheyden Published

  • An image of small kitchen with gray cabinets doors and gold accent handles and wooden countertops, shelves, and a basin-style sink
    Experts reveal the 7 pest control mistakes that are making your infestation worse and how best to avoid them in your home

    Experts reveal the pest control mistakes worsening or prolonging your home bug infestation, how best to avoid them when eradicating bugs from your home

    By Punteha van Terheyden Published

  • A group of black ants in the baseboard of a home and moving under the gap
    Why do ants come in the house? Pest experts reveal the reasons and how to remedy each pesky situation

    If you're asking yourself, "Why do ants come in the house?" it's time to narrow down not only the culprits, but solutions. Our pest pros advise

    By Danielle Valente Published

  • Cockroach facts are useful to know. Here is a brown cockroach on blue and white bed cover
    The three household cockroach facts you can harness for better pest control

    Experts reveal three cockroach facts you can use to bolster your battle to banish these pesky bugs from your home

    By Punteha van Terheyden Published

  • Composite image of best tall houseplants – money tree, monstera, bird of paradise
    Irish Spring soap is the perfect pest zapper for your plants and there's two ways to use it

    Use Irish Spring soap for pest control on plants both indoors and out with these two simple methods of application

    By Punteha van Terheyden Last updated

  • Learning how to get rid of cockroaches in the kitchen is useful. Here is a shot of person cleaning in kitchen with just arm and torso visible as they clean a brown granite counter with cloth and spray
    How to get rid of cockroaches in the kitchen — swot up on roach behaviour to banish them permanently, say experts

    Pro tips on how to get rid of cockroaches in the kitchen, including why they come in, understanding roach behaviour, and steps to banish them for good

    By Punteha van Terheyden Published

  • Woman sweeping a living room floor with sun setting in background
    These 10 household items repel bugs — and you probably have them at home already

    Wondering how to repel bugs? Our industry experts run you through 10 things that repel bugs from the home

    By Andy van Terheyden Published

  • Person holding pink sweater with holes in in front of pile of folded sweaters iStock
    Learn how to identify bugs in your home and spot infestations of the 15 most common critters

    Experts reveal how to identify bugs in your home, and spot signs of an infestation including gnats, mealybugs, moths, bedbugs, termites, cockroaches and more

    By Punteha van Terheyden Last updated

  • A variety of houseplants of different sizes and in different planters on a wooden desk
    How to get rid of gnats in houseplants — and keep the pests away

    We asked gardening pros how to get rid of gnats in houseplants — they have nine key pieces of advice to banish the pests

    By Danielle Valente Published

  • Graphic of bed bugs and magnifying glass on brown ombre background
    Don't stress, here's how to get rid of bed bugs fast using natural products and fail-safe methods

    Here's how to get rid of bed bugs in a hurry if you've found your home infested and don’t know how to get rid of them. See our expert advice and tips.

    By Emily Shaw Last updated

  • Graphic of two bed bugs with a no sign around them
    How to prevent bed bugs: 7 expert-backed ways to stay bug-free

    You may be wondering how to prevent bed bugs so you don't have to get rid of them later. Experts shared seven top tips for preventing creepy crawlies.

    By Danielle Valente Published

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