Bug Help

How the Weather Affects Bugs

How the Weather Affects Bugs. Close up of window with rain on the glass.
Since insects are cold-blooded, their body temperature reacts to their environment. Check out how different weather conditions affect bugs.
Posted in Ants, Bees, Butterflies, Cockroaches, Mosquitoes, Paper Wasps, Spiders, Wasps, Yellow Jackets

Things in Your House Attracting Bugs

Things in Your House Attracting Bugs. Welcome mat outside of white door.
Making your house as unwelcoming as possible is a great way to keep uninvited pests away. We’ve made a list of things that could be attracting unwanted guests to your home.  
Posted in Ants, Beetles, Cockroaches, Flies, Mites, Mosquitoes

What is IPM?

What is IPM? Close up of someone typing on keyboard.
The principles of IPM are a great way to stop bugs in their tracks. We’ve broken down IPM and why it is a great solution for your pest problems.
Posted in Ants, Bed Bugs, Cockroaches, Fleas, Flies, Mosquitoes, Spiders, Ticks, Wasps, Yellow Jackets

Tips For a Bug-Free Cookout

Tips for a Bug-Free Cookout. Black grill with smoke billowing out. Blurred grass in background.
Pesky bugs can put a damper on your outdoor fun. Keep these intruders away from your cookout with these helpful tips and tricks!
Posted in Ants, Flies, Hornets, Mosquitoes, Wasps, Yellow Jackets

How to Keep Spiders Out of Your Home

How to Keep Spiders Out of Your Home. Close up of brown and yellow spider hanging on a spider web. Blurred trees and sky in background.
Our homes are filled with things that catch a spider’s eyes. We’ve made a list of ways to keep spiders from making themselves at home.    
Posted in Flies, Mosquitoes, Spiders

Helpful Insects

Helpful Insects. Bee sitting on white flower.
Some bugs give others a bad name. It may be our instinct to avoid insects, but some are quite helpful to humans and the environment. Check out which insects are good allies to have around.
Posted in Ants, Beetles, Butterflies, Ladybugs, Mosquitoes, Spiders, Termites, Worms

When Should I Contact a Pest Control Professional?

When Should I Contact a Pest Control Professional. Close up of a pest management professional applying insecticide.
One day you notice some signs of pest invaders. How do you know you're at the point of needing to call in professional help? Here are some guidelines.
Posted in Ants, Bed Bugs, Beetles, Cockroaches, Fleas, Hornets, Mosquitoes, Spiders, Termites, Ticks

Where Do Bugs Go in the Winter?

Where Do Bugs Go in the Winter? Close up of tree branch covered with snow.
Where do the bugs go? They don’t disappear with magic, but they do have a few tricks up their sleeves. Check out how bugs handle the chilly winter months.
Posted in Ants, Asian Lady Beetles, Bees, Boxelder Bugs, Butterflies, Caterpillars, Dragonflies, Flies, Mosquitoes, Spiders, Stink Bugs, Wasps

Can I safely use Maggie’s Farm indoor products around pets?

Are Maggie's Farm Indoor Products Safe to Use Around Pets? Pug and gray and white cat.
Maggie’s Farm products can be used safely around pets as long as you follow the label directions.
Posted in Ants, Bed bugs, Cockroaches, Fleas, Millipedes, Mosquitoes, Spiders, Ticks

FAQs: Plant-Based Pest Control

Frequently asked questions about plant-based pest control
Have some questions about plant-based pest control? We've got answers!
Posted in Ants, Bed Bugs, Cockroaches, Fleas, Flies, Millipedes, Mosquitoes, Spiders, Ticks

How to Use a Yard Bug Spray

How to Use a Yard Bug Spray. Maggie's Farm Yard Bug Spray sitting in grass with white background.
What is the best solution to get rid of bugs in your yard? Yard Bug Spray will help you eliminate and prevent pests outside. Check out our easy guide.
Posted in Ants, Centipedes, Cockroaches, Crickets, Earwigs, Fleas, Mosquitoes, Pill Bugs, Spiders, Ticks, Wasps

What Causes More Bugs in the Summer?

What Causes More Bugs in the Summer? Flip flops, sunglasses, sun hat.
During a particularly buggy summer, do you ever find yourself thinking “There are more bugs this year than I can remember!”? As you frantically start searching “How to keep bugs out of the house in the summer,” keep in mind that there is an easy explanation for spikes in pest populations, so you can know what to watch for and be better prepared.
Posted in Ants, Beetles, Butterflies, Cockroaches, Mosquitoes, Yellowjackets
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