There is a very underrated pest killer that will take care of indoor pests like ants, flies, moths and silverfish, as well as outdoor pests like aphids and mosquitoes. Do you know what it is? It’s also safe for you, your children, your pets and for use on food and plants…and did we mention it cleans as you use it? More

Lets just say we recently learned our lesson about leaving the door to the deck propped open for the cats to wander in and out after dinner. Believe it or not, this little raccoon hid in our house all night and remarkably didn't make a peep (or break a thing). To say that we panicked in the morning is an understatement. But have you ever tried to get a wild animal out of your house?

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The Mountain Pine Beetle is a tiny bark beetle found in the western forests of North America. The beetles spread a fungus which weakens and kills pine trees, staining the wood blue in the process. In recent years pine beetle populations have exploded and massive areas of forest have been killed off. Wood collected from these dead trees is now being sold as Blue Stain Wood or Denim Pine. More

If asked to design the perfect world, many would eliminate the presence of the mosquito. We're sure they serve some purpose on the food chain, but right now, they're just pissing us off. Every time we turn around we have a new bite! To beat the bite, try a basic bar of soap for quick relief instead of pricey over the counter products.

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We've talked many times about fleas and bedbugs in the home and both creatures make our skin crawl. As much as we love natural products (especially for use on our pets) there comes a point in time where all we want is our home back and every bug, insect or creepy-crawly dead! Here's how we did it in our home recently and we hope the method might provide some relief for those who might find themselves in the same situation.

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Ah, summer! Beaches, picnics, barbeques...and bugs. Along with the pleasures of summer comes the pain of being devoured by mosquitoes and other insects that bite. Here are some sprays that'll keep them away! More

The biggest problem with fruit flies is the rate that they breed and take over your kitchen or compost. It seems like they'll never go away once you have them, and it can be incredibly frustrating and disgusting to walk into a room when dozens of flies scatter in every direction. Here are five tips and a roundup of previous posts on how to deal with fruit flies without using harmful pesticides. More

Did you hear the news earlier this month that the discovery of bedbugs caused the clothing retailer Hollister to shut down for a few days? More than unpleasant, definitely creepy and not something anyone EVER wants to deal with, bedbugs are unfortunately, a fact of life in NYC (and, of course, beyond). More

Right around this time of year we're literally pulling our hair out trying to control the buggy hoards without resorting to seriously toxic measures, and ants make for particularly hard-to-conquer foes. Recently though, a friend tipped us off to a trick we'd hardly believe if she didn't swear by it. More

Is it just us, or are the mosquitoes especially terrible this year? Maybe it's because we're spending more time outside that we used to, but it seems like all we have to do is think about going outdoors and BAM! We feel the sting. Citronella isn't cutting it, so we're dying to know... What do you do? More