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Using Borax Around Children and Pets

Using Borax Around Children and Pets. White and brown dog laying on bed.
One natural ingredient used in pesticides is borax. We’ve gathered information about borax and what you need to know before using it around your children and pets.
Posted in Ants, Cockroaches

The 12 Pests of Christmas

The 12 Pests of Christmas. Christmas tree branches with orange decorations laying on a white background.
Although many bugs are inactive during winter, a few still like to stop by your home. Check out which pests could be crashing your holiday festivities.
Posted in Ants, Aphids, Bed Bugs, Cockroaches, Fleas, Fruit Flies, Mites, Moths, Spiders, Stink Bugs, Ticks, Weevils

Freeze Tolerant Bugs

Freeze Tolerant Bugs. Snow covered trees in forest.
While most insects can’t handle the drop in temperatures, other bugs are freeze tolerant. We’ve made a list of bugs that can withstand the frigid winter weather.
Posted in Caterpillars, Cockroaches, Flies, Wetas

Tips to Avoid Shipping Bugs to Your Home

Tips to Avoid Shipping Bugs to Your Home. Brown shipping boxes on white background.
Bugs like to escape the cold and shipping packages are a great hiding spot. We’ve made a list of tips to help you avoid shipping pests to your home.
Posted in Aphids, Bed Bugs, Cockroaches

Common Winter Pests

Common Winter Pests. Line of snow-covered trees.
Several pests search for places to escape the cold and your home is a perfect fit. We’ve made a list of pests that you could encounter this winter.
Posted in Bed Bugs, Cockroaches, Earwigs, Flies, Silverfish, Spiders

Tips for a Pest-Free Holiday Season

Tips for a Pest-Free Holiday Season. Red, white, and silver Christmas ornaments on a white background.
Some pests will be waiting to crash your holiday festivities. We’ve made a list of a few tips to help keep your holiday season pest-free.
Posted in Ants, Aphids, Cockroaches, Pill Bugs, Silverfish, Spiders, Ticks

Benefits of Common Pests

Benefits of Common Pests. Spider hanging on web in front of a plant and window.
While bugs' presence in our homes can be destructive, their actions in our yard can be beneficial. Check out why common house pests are important to the environment.
Posted in Ants, Centipedes, Cockroaches, Earwigs, Millipedes, Spiders

Common Pantry Pests

Common Pantry Pests. Sealed containers filled with pantry ingredients sitting on a shelf.
Pantry pests live in and feed on your favorite ingredients. We’ve gathered information about the most common pests you could find in your pantry.
Posted in Cockroaches, Flour Beetles, Grain Beetles, Moths, Rice Weevils

Tips for a Pest-Free Halloween

Tips for a Pest-Free Halloween. Bats, pumpkins, and spider web decorations on white background.
Pests love Halloween and can’t wait to celebrate with you. We’ve made a list of tips to help you have a pest-free Halloween.
Posted in Bed Bugs, Beetles, Cockroaches, Flies, Mosquitoes

Pests That Live in Homes Year-Round

Pests That Live in Homes Year-Round. Four pictures. Tree with pink flowers in spring. Tree with green leaves in summer. Tree with orange leaves in fall. Snow-covered tree in winter.
Though summer is when pests are typically most active, some stick around throughout the year. We’ve made a list of pests that can be found in your home year-round.
Posted in Bed Bugs, Beetles, Cockroaches, Fruit Flies, Spiders

Most Common Fall Pests

Most Common Fall Pests. Border of orange, yellow, and brown leaves around a white background.
Fall is filled with orange leaves, pumpkin spice, and unfortunately bugs. We’ve made a list of the most common pests you could encounter this fall.
Posted in Asian Lady Beetles, Boxelder Bugs, Cluster Flies, Cockroaches, Spiders, Stink Bugs

How to Prevent Fall Pests

How to Prevent Fall Pests. Yellow, orange, and red leaves with Asian lady beetles on a white background.
Fall is filled with pumpkin spice and everything nice…except for bugs. We’ve made a list of things you can do to help keep fall pests out of your home.
Posted in Asian Lady Beetles, Boxelder Bugs, Cluster Flies, Cockroaches, Spiders, Stink Bugs
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