Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Keeping boxelder bugs out is important because, although harmless, they swarm homes in the fall and leave stains indoors. Natural ...

Per the CDC, one of the best ways to keep mosquitoes away is to get rid of standing water, which is where they lay eggs. At least once a week, dump out and scrub birdbaths, buckets, kiddie pools and ...

Before you reach for the chemical-laden insect repellents, there’s a simple, natural bug repellent that may already be in your cabinet: peppermint oil. Insects can’t stand the sharp, minty scent, ...

Warmer weather leads to an increase in insect activity, with some species seeking shelter and food inside homes. Homeowners can prevent infestations by sealing cracks, maintaining cleanliness and ...

For many homeowners, it's a familiar one. It often comes with a look of dismay after an attempt to eradicate an unwanted creature ultimately leads to more trouble. Stink bugs are finding their way ...

They may look a bit like ladybugs, but these little insects aren’t nearly as welcome. Sometimes mistaken for “brown ladybugs,” these tiny pests gather on homes and invade walls as they search for a ...

Spotting a few creepy critters around the house? With warm weather finally here, homeowners may be seeing some unwanted insects. Megan Meuti, an Ohio State University Extension agent, researches ...