Bug Help

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. 

How to Get Rid of Earwigs

How to Get Rid of Earwigs. Close up of earwig on a white background.
Do you know how to get rid of earwigs (Dermaptera) naturally? There are plenty of things you can do to help prevent them in the first place (which is always the most effective form of pest control), but you can also eliminate them using more natural, family- and earth-friendly pest control products.

How to Keep Mosquitoes Away From Your Pool

How to Keep Mosquitoes Away From Your Pool. Swimming pool in the back yard.
You can’t go wrong with hanging by the pool on a hot summer day, unless mosquitoes are bugging you. We’ve gathered a few tips to help you keep your pool mosquito-free.

How Does Mosquito Repellent Work?

How Does Mosquito Repellent Work? Woman spraying mosquito repellent on arm. Blurred grass and trees in background. Golden hues.
Many people turn to mosquito repellents to keep the pesky bugs away. Check out how mosquito repellent works to keep you safe from unwanted bugs.

How to Get Rid of Silverfish

How to Get Rid of Silverfish. Silverfish crawling on white paper.
Silverfish are stealthy, quick, and agile in their movements, and are instantly able to disappear into even the tiniest of corners, cracks, crevices, and wall voids. Learn how to get rid of them naturally.

Why Mosquitoes Are Attracted To You

Why Mosquitoes Are Attracted To You. Lots of mosquitoes on someone's arm.
There are things that can make you more attractive to mosquitoes than other people. Check out a few reasons why mosquitoes keep bugging you.

Ant Killer with Borax: Yes, It Really Works!

Ant Killer with Borax: Yes, It Really Works! Black ants grouped together on white background.
Borax has a long-running reputation as being lethal to quite a few different kinds of indoor and outdoor insects, including roaches and silverfish, and in a very family-, pet-, and earth-friendly way. Borax is especially known to be a very effective ant killer!

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.

How Weather Affects Mosquito Activity

How Weather Affects Mosquito Activity. Black umbrella and yellow rain boots on a white background.
Changes in the weather can greatly affect mosquito activity. Check out how different weather conditions affect mosquito activity.

How to Prepare for Mosquito Season

How to Prepare for Mosquito Season. Close up of mosquito on white background.
Nothing ruins a fun day faster than an itchy, red mosquito bite. We’ve gathered information to help you prepare for mosquito season.

How to Keep Mosquitoes Away While Camping

How to Keep Mosquitoes Away While Camping. Blue tent on white background.
Spending time outside increases the likelihood of bumping into a hungry mosquito. Check out a few tips for keeping mosquitoes away on your next camping trip.

Where Do Fire Ants Live?

Where Do Fire Ants Live? Fire ants on a branch near water.
While fire ants are common in parts of the country, other areas won’t have to worry about these fiery pests. Check out if fire ants could be hiding out in your backyard.
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