Bug Help

Common Campsite Bugs

Common Campsite Bugs. Close up of tent with trees in background.
Many bugs enjoy crashing your campsite. Check out which pests are most likely to invade your campsite.
Posted in Ants, Flies, Hornets, Mosquitoes, Paper Wasps, Spiders, Ticks, Yellow Jackets

Tips for Bug-Free Outdoor Entertaining

Tips for Bug-Free Outdoor Entertaining. Blanket with pillows and small table with drinks and food. Hanging outdoor lights strung above it.
Having bugs crash your outdoor party isn’t enjoyable. We’ve made a list of tips to help keep your outdoor gatherings free of pesky bugs.
Posted in Ants, Fleas, Flies, Hornets, Mosquitoes, Paper Wasps, Ticks, Yellow Jackets

Early Spring Bug Prevention Tips

Early Spring Bug Prevention Tips. White background with pink flower border.
Implementing preventative measures early can help you avoid a pest infestation. We’ve made a list of things you can to do to bug-proof your home this spring. 
Posted in Ants, Fleas, Hornets, Mud Daubers, Paper Wasps, Ticks, Yellow Jackets

What Bugs Come Out in Spring?

What Bugs Come Out in Spring? Yellow flower with trees in distance.
Insect populations decline in winter, but many bugs are hiding just waiting for spring to arrive. We’ve made a list of pests that emerge in spring.
Posted in Ants, Asian Lady Beetles, Boxelder Bugs, Cluster Flies, Earwigs, Fleas, Hornets, Mosquitoes, Mud Daubers, Paper Wasps, Stink Bugs, Ticks, Yellow Jackets

When to Spray Your Yard for Bugs

When to Spray Your Yard for Bugs. Close up of blades of grass with white background.
Knowing when to spray your yard with plant-based insecticides is key to preventing an infestation. Check out the best times to spray your yard for bugs.
Posted in Ants, Aphids, Cockroaches, Earwigs, Flies, Mosquitoes, Silverfish, Ticks

How to Safely Remove Ticks From Your Skin

How to Safely Remove Ticks From Your Skin. Close up of a lone star tick on someone's finger.
If a tick decides you would make the perfect host, you’ll need to know how to deal with it. Check out where to look for ticks and how to safely remove them.
Posted in Ticks

How Long Can Blood Sucking Insects Live Without Blood?

How Long Can Blood Sucking Insects Live Without Blood? Mosquito on white background.
Though they need blood, some blood-sucking insects can survive for a while without feeding. Check out how long blood-sucking insects can live without blood.
Posted in Bed Bugs, Fleas, Mosquitoes, Ticks

Bed Bugs vs. Ticks vs. Fleas

Bed Bugs vs. Ticks vs. Fleas. Bed bug, tick, and flea on a white background.
Bed bugs, ticks, and fleas have things in common, but there are things that set them apart from one another. We’ve gathered information to help you identify these pests.
Posted in Bed Bugs, Fleas, Ticks

Plants That Keep Ticks Away

Plants That Keep Ticks Away. White flowers with yellow center. White background.
Adding plants that naturally repel pests, like ticks, to your garden can help prevent them. We’ve made a list of plants that can help keep ticks away.
Posted in Ticks

How to Keep Bugs Out of Your Tent

How to Keep Bugs Out of Your Tent. Blue tent set up on grass.
You can’t completely avoid bugs if you’re on their turf, but you can take steps to pest-proof your tent. Check out a few tips to help keep bugs out of your tent. 
Posted in Ants, Flies, Mosquitoes, Ticks

Tips for Bug-Free Camping

Tips for Bug-Free Camping. View of side of a tent with trees and lake in background.
Before heading out into nature, you’ll want to know how to keep your family safe from pests. Check out a few tips for keeping bugs away during your next camping trip.
Posted in Ants, Flies, Mosquitoes, Spiders, Ticks, Wasps, Yellow Jackets

Bug Season Predictions

Bug Season Predictions. Map of the United States on white background with ants crawling on it.
The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) released its Spring and Summer 2021 bug barometer. Check out how the weather will affect bug numbers in your area.
Posted in Ants, Bees, Cicadas, Cockroaches, Honey Bees, Mosquitoes, Termites, Ticks, Wasps, Yellow Jackets
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