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Insect pests such as termites or wasps can be dangerous for the health of your family or the structure and value of your home. Protect your family from insect pests by learning about the types of pests and preventative measures you can take.

Featured Article:  5 Household Items that Repel Unwanted Insects

Pests in the home -- whether they are ants, flies or moths -- can be annoying. By using items found in the home as insect repellents, it'll be easier to ensure that your home is healthy and free of harsh insecticides. See more »

Tips on Fighting Bugs in Your Garden

Tips on Fighting Bugs in Your Garden

There are some pretty solvent and simple ways to repel insects and pests. Learn about fighting bugs in your garden in this article.

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Top 5 Tips for Keeping Insects Out of the Kitchen

Top 5 Tips for Keeping Insects Out of the Kitchen

There are some simple steps you can take to keep pests out of the kitchen, beginning with keeping a clean house. On the following pages you’ll learn more about preventing insects from entering your kitchen.

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Use Boric Acid to Eliminate Ants

Use Boric Acid to Eliminate Ants

Are everyday black ants in your garden or home making you itchy and antsy? There's an easy solution to your problems. Learn how to use boric acid to eliminate ants forever.

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10 Ways to Kill Termites

10 Ways to Kill Termites

With termites, it's best to beat them before they enter. We've collected the best ways to battle termites and keep your house termite-free.

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5 Household Items that Repel Unwanted Insects

5 Household Items that Repel Unwanted Insects

Pests in the home -- whether they are ants, flies or moths -- can be annoying. By using items found in the home as insect repellents, it'll be easier to ensure that your home is healthy and free of harsh insecticides.

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Bees and Your Garden

Bees and Your Garden

Bees are a vital part of any garden, just be careful not to get stung. Learn all about bees and your garden and how to benefit from these creatures.

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Beneficial Insects and Your Garden

Beneficial Insects and Your Garden

Before you kill everything that moves, you should read up on plant pests and diseases to find out what's wrong. Learn about beneficial insects and your garden.

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Control Insects and Pests in the Kitchen

Control Insects and Pests in the Kitchen

With food, grease, and water to attract insects, the kitchen is the starting place for keeping such pests at bay. Learn how to control insects and pests in the kitchen.

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Controlling Pests in Your Garden

Controlling Pests in Your Garden

A little preventive maintenance will go a long way in assuring a healthy garden. Learn about controlling pests in your garden and more.

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Controlling Vine Weevils

Controlling Vine Weevils

How do you keep vine weevils from ruining plants? Check out this article for tips, tricks and other words of wisdom about controlling vine weevils.

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Cutworms in Your Garden

Cutworms in Your Garden

Are cutworms slicing up your beautiful plants? Find out about cutworms in your garden and how to keep these insect pests out of your own personal Eden.

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Dealing With Spider Mite Problems by Spraying Plants Tips

Dealing With Spider Mite Problems by Spraying Plants Tips

If you want to learn about how to get rid of spider mites you'll find your answers here. Learn more about how to get rid of spider mites in this article on HowStuffWorks.

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Eliminate Bugs with Dish Soap

Eliminate Bugs with Dish Soap

Dishwashing soap is an effective control for soft-bodied insects, such as caterpillars, thrips and aphids. Learn how to eliminate bugs with dish soap.

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Getting Rid of Moths

Getting Rid of Moths

Adult moths are usually not garden pests, but their larvae can wreak havoc on a garden. Read all about getting rid of moths and their larvae.

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Homemade Insecticide with Garlic

Homemade Insecticide with Garlic

Just because you have insect pests in your garden, doesn't mean you want to spend money to get rid of them. Learn how to make homemade insecticide with garlic here.

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How to Attract Beneficial Insects and Birds in Your Garden

How to Attract Beneficial Insects and Birds in Your Garden

It's important to learn how to attract beneficial insects and bird in your garden to keep the pests at bay. Learn how to attract beneficial insects and bird in your garden in this article on HowStuffWorks.

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How to Choose Insect-Friendly Plants

How to Choose Insect-Friendly Plants

It's important to learn how to choose insect-friendly plants to keep the pests at bay. Learn how to choose insect-friendly plants in this article on HowStuffWorks.

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How to Control Both Slugs and Snails

How to Control Both Slugs and Snails

It's important to learn how to control both slugs and snails to keep the pests at bay. Learn how to control both slugs and snails in this article on HowStuffWorks.

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How to Control Your Pest Problem

How to Control Your Pest Problem

It's important to learn how to control your pest problem to keep the pests at bay. Learn how to control your pest problem in this article on HowStuffWorks.

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How to Deal With Ants

How to Deal With Ants

It's important to learn how to deal with ants to keep the pests at bay. Learn how to deal with ants in this article on HowStuffWorks.

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