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Pest Control Guides
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How to get rid of ticks in your yard
Mowing, clearing leaf litter, a wood chip barrier, and well-timed acaricide sprays cut the tick population in your yard.
How to get rid of fruit flies at the source
Find and remove the breeding sites that keep fruit flies coming back, then trap the adults with a simple cider vinegar setup.
How to keep stink bugs out of your house this fall
Stink bugs slip inside in September and October to ride out the winter. Sealing your home's cracks before they arrive is the fix that works.
Not sure what you're dealing with?
A licensed local pest control professional can inspect your home and tell you for certain.
Pest News Roundup
What's happening in pest control?
Roaches in Chicago hospital kitchens, a school's roach fix, and more
A roundup of 4 pest-control stories on cockroaches and rodents.
Same-day rodent control in Greensboro, essential oil roach sprays, and more
A roundup of 4 pest-control stories on cockroaches, mosquitoes, and rodents.
Dengue spreads in Florida, a Hartford mice case, and more
A roundup of 4 pest-control stories on mosquitoes and rodents.