Or, just pitch it! Fruit Flies If fruit flies and their eggs have invaded your kitchen, use this trick to get rid of them: ...

Normally we don't have a lot of issues with our garden when it comes to bugs. Oh we have the normal bugs so don't get me wrong. We have tomato worms beginning in June or so. They will simply eat all ...

Few household pests inspire the same level of dread as bed bugs. These tiny bloodsuckers are notoriously difficult to ...

Rubbing alcohol kills bed bugs on contact, but doesn’t reach eggs or hidden bugs and stops working once it dries. Use 70% alcohol for best results on a small infestation; remember that it is flammable ...

Rubbing alcohol is useful for a whole lot. Obviously, there’s the whole sanitization thing that’s responsible for saving countless lives all over the world. Prior to that, folks were pretty much just ...

Dish soap can kill boxelder bugs on contact, but it doesn’t prevent future infestations. Sealing cracks, maintaining your yard, and using insect barriers are the most effective ways to keep boxelder ...

While there isn't exactly a bed bug season, experts say the bloodsucking pests thrive during warmer summer months. With more trips away from home often planned for warmer weather, it's more important ...

Bleach can kill bed bugs on contact, but it's not enough to handle an infestation. You can spray visible bugs with a 50/50 bleach and water mix, but it won’t reach hidden ones. Prevent bed bugs by ...

Dear Heloise: A while ago, you advocated for killing bugs with insect spray. These creatures have their place in the cycle of life and provide food for a number of other creatures. Please don't tell ...

Bed bugs are elusive creatures that come in various forms and can even be nearly invisible. The small pests don’t discriminate between who and where they reside, which can make it difficult to ...