Insect & Pest Solutions

Pro tips to prevent, control, and recover from bug and rodent infestations at home.
Kitchen scene featuring wooden shelves with jars of grains, a yellow pot, and plants above a sink with utensils and dishware.
I Tried an $18 Fix for My Gnat Problem — Here’s What Actually HappenedCleaning
I barely noticed it all (which is a good thing!).
Alexa Casanova
Jan 29, 2026
I Spent $3,000 to Get Rid of Clothing Moths So You Don’t Have ToCleaning
It was long and expensive. It also worked.
Lizzy Francis
Nov 16, 2025
I Asked an Arachnologist How to Get Rid of Spider Webs for GoodCleaning
He shared his insider knowledge.
Ashley Abramson
Oct 15, 2025
This $20 Mosquito-Repelling Device Is My Outdoor SuperheroCleaning
It’s odor-free, too!
Britt Franklin
Oct 15, 2025
“The Bear” Star Abby Elliott's Smart Tricks to Keep Her Home Bug-FreeCleaning
It’s so simple!
Savannah D. Lebreton
Sep 16, 2025
My Home Is Infested with Clothes Moths — Here’s What Experts Told Me to DoCleaning
There’s a lot of misinformation out there — so I reached out to some experts.
Lizzy Francis
Sep 14, 2025
A Beloved Retailer Just Dropped Major Labor Day Deals on Le Creuset and More (Up to 56% Off!)Life
Snag these deals before they’re gone!
Megan Gray
Aug 28, 2025
My Secret to Keeping Bugs Away Is Hiding in Your WalletCleaning
It’s genius!
Rose Morrison
Aug 3, 2025
Here’s How I Keep Mosquitoes Away All Summer LongCleaning
A mosquito magnet's toolkit.
Stephanie Nguyen
Jul 6, 2022
11 Products AT Readers Can’t Stop Buying This Summer (and They’re on Sale!)Life
Editors love them, too.
Megan Gray
Jul 22, 2025
This Mosquito-Repelling Device Will Keep You Itch-Free All Summer LongCleaning
Mosquitoes disappear in just 15 minutes.
Megan Gray
Jul 9, 2025
I Bring These Brilliant Insect Repellent Wipes Everywhere I Go Cleaning
I stash them in my purse and carry-on bag!
Aly Walansky
Jul 7, 2025
The One Costco Outdoor Gem I’m Buying Every Summer (It Saves Me Money!)Cleaning
I was surprised by the deal — and the product’s effectiveness.
Kayla Blanton
Jul 2, 2025
3 Things Parents Know About Dealing with Mosquitoes and Bug BitesCleaning
They’re for everyone, not just kids.
Stephanie Ganz
Jun 23, 2025
This Brilliant Insect Trap Gets 2x the Amount of Bugs in My HouseCleaning
I swear by it!
Stephanie Nguyen
Jun 11, 2025
4 Methods That Actually Get Rid of FleasCleaning
These are an entomologist and pest expert's tried-and-true tricks.
Jennifer Billock
May 14, 2025
I Finally Tried This Basically Free Fruit Fly TrapCleaning
It was so easy to make too!
Laura Wheatman Hill
May 6, 2025
How to Get Rid of the Dead Mouse Smell in Your HouseCleaning
Eliminate the odor for good.
Jennifer Billock
Mar 26, 2025
Shoppers Swear By These Fast-Acting Moth Traps for Closets and PantriesCleaning
It's an immediate add-to-cart.
Morgan Pryor
Jan 21, 2025
3 Different Ways to Catch a Mouse in Your HouseCleaning
Learn how to trap them!
Maxwell Ryan
Jan 15, 2025
5 DIY Roach Repellents That Actually Work, According to Pest ProsHome Projects
Kick your grossest home visitor to the curb — and keep them from coming back.
Brittney Morgan
Sep 27, 2024
The Stylish Backyard Bug Trap Shoppers "Cannot Live Without" Is on Major SalePlants & Yard
And it's flying out of stock!
Morgan Pryor
Aug 13, 2024
This $13 Amazon Find Has Solved My Fruit Fly Problem Two Summers in a RowCleaning
It's pretty cute, too.
Nikol Slatinska
Aug 8, 2024
This $45 Chemical-Free Device Is the Best Bug Bite Relief I’ve Ever Tried (I Can’t Believe It Worked!)Cleaning
It’s a total game-changer.
Emily Hochberg
Aug 4, 2024
This DIY Hack for Getting Rid of Fruit Flies “Works Like Magic!”Cleaning
Say goodbye to fruit flies.
Emma Kumagawa
Jul 11, 2024
That Viral Mosquito Repellent Taking Over TikTok Doesn’t Really WorkPlants & Yard
Here’s what pros say you should do instead.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jul 6, 2024
This $12 Tool Is a Must-Have If You Scream When You See a Bug in Your HomeLife
It’s me, I’m the one screaming.
Sofia Rivera
Jul 2, 2024
How to Get Rid of Wasp Nests Without Getting Stung, According to ProsHome Projects
Experts share when you can DIY it and when the project is best left to professionals.
Kristin Marguerite Doidge
Jun 30, 2024
4 Pros Share Their Best Tips for Keeping Flies Away OutsideHome Projects
A few simple tricks will get those pests to buzz off.
Kristin Marguerite Doidge
Jun 23, 2024
How to Get Rid of Stink Bugs Without Stinking up Your HouseHome Projects
These pests stink — literally. Here’s how to deal.
Kristin Marguerite Doidge
Jun 16, 2024
This Small Gadget Will Keep Your Home Bug-Free All SummerCleaning
Rid your home of flies, gnats, and other small bugs with this insect trap.
Haley Lyndes
Jun 3, 2024
This Kitchen Staple Traps Flies Like Magic (Just in Time for Summer!)Home Projects
You’ll want to save this DIY for later.
Kelly Dawson
May 24, 2024
We Asked 4 Pest Experts to Name the Top Mosquito RepellentsCleaning
They shared the most effective options.
Barbara Bellesi Zito
May 18, 2024
I Tried 4 Different DIY Fruit Fly Traps, and There Was a Clear WinnerCleaning
I caught *at least* 50 fruit flies this way!
Faith Durand
May 10, 2024
I Got Rid of the Ants in My House Using Just Two IngredientsCleaning
No need to use harsh ingredients to eliminate these kitchen pests.
Ashley Poskin
May 9, 2024
7 Things to Know if You’re in a Periodical Cicada Zone This Spring
Projects & Improvements
For one, your young trees need protection.
Kristin Marguerite Doidge
May 3, 2024
Banish Ants Forever with These Expert-Approved DIY Methods
Projects & Improvements
Don’t let these unwanted house guests take over.
Kristin Marguerite Doidge
May 2, 2024
I Got Rid of the Ants in My Home with Just This $1 Natural IngredientCleaning
I wished I learned this sooner!
Meg Asby
Mar 30, 2024
The Best Way to Get Rid of Mice in Your Home (and Keep Them Out!)Cleaning
According to a pest expert.
Lauren Wellbank
Mar 27, 2024
One of Your Grossest Bathroom Issues Actually Has a Pretty Easy Fix
Projects & Improvements
Don't let these tiny bugs become a big annoyance.
Jennifer Prince
Feb 29, 2024
How to Get Rid of House Flies (and Banish Them for Good!)Cleaning
According to experts.
Jennifer Billock
Feb 29, 2024
How to Check for Bed Bugs at Home (and What to Do If You Have Them)Cleaning
According to pest experts.
Jennifer Billock
Feb 1, 2024
Keep Dust Mites out of Your Bed with These 5 Expert-Approved Tips
Projects & Improvements
You won't want to skip laundry day!
Kelly Dawson
Jan 15, 2024
5 Expert-Approved Methods to Get Rid of Squirrels In Your Attic
Projects & Improvements
Take a look in your pantry for a simple homemade remedy.
Jennifer Prince
Jan 11, 2024
Should You Try This "Trick" for Preventing Mice Using Peppermint Oil?
Projects & Improvements
Pros have a lot to say.
Kristin Marguerite Doidge
Jan 5, 2024
An Exterminator Shares the One Common Place You Can Pick Up BedbugsCleaning
And you go there all the time!
Shifrah Combiths
Nov 18, 2023
My Grandmother's Fruit Fly Trap Works *Every* Time
Organize & Clean
And it costs nearly nothing to make!
Meg Asby
Nov 15, 2023
A Musty Scent Is a Red Flag You Might Be Harboring This Pest at Home
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
It’s a problem you’ll want to deal with immediately.
Abi Berwager Schreier
Nov 9, 2023
6 Ways to Keep Mice Out of Your Kitchen, According to Pest ExpertsCleaning
Don't let these unwelcome visitors make your house their home!
Ashley Abramson
Nov 6, 2023
7 Tips to Prevent Bed Bugs at HomeCleaning
According to a sleep expert.
Stephanie Nguyen
Oct 27, 2023
7 Must-Have Items for Preventing Bed Bugs, According to Pest Control Pros
Living
Here’s how entomologists say to make sure you’re sleeping *alone.*
Jennifer Prince
Oct 12, 2023
The Best Way to Get Rid of Cockroaches, According to a Bug Expert
Organize & Clean
Five methods ranked from best to worst.
Shifrah Combiths
Oct 8, 2023
This Simple Hack Gets Rid of Spiders from Windows Once and for All
Organize & Clean
Keep spiders (and their webs) away for good.
Trisha Sprouse
Oct 4, 2023
This Smart, Easy Hack Can Kill Hundreds of Mosquitoes at a TimeCleaning
You can forget about swatting mosquitoes one by one with your bare hands.
Inigo Del Castillo
Sep 24, 2023
More Than 100,000 Amazon Shoppers Bought This TikTok-Viral Indoor Fly Trap This Month — Here’s WhyLife
It's simple to set up, uses no chemicals, and doesn't have a noisy fan.
Morgan Pryor
Sep 18, 2023
How to Make My Natural Science-Backed Bug Sprays
Organize & Clean
They really work to keep pests away.
L. Daniela Alvarez
Sep 8, 2023
4 Old-School Tricks to Avoid Ticks from TikTok’s Favorite GrandmaCleaning
You probably have everything you need already.
Arielle Tschinkel
Sep 4, 2023
How to Get Rid of Stink Bugs, the Pests You Might Spot at Home in FallCleaning
These pests get their name for a good reason. Here's what to do if you spot one.
Dabney Frake
Aug 31, 2023
This Easy-to-Use Bug Catcher Takes the Ick out of Removing Insects — Bonus: It’s on SaleCleaning
Don't like bugs? Then you'll love this.
Nic Dobija-Nootens
Aug 18, 2023
I Finally Figured Out What Those Tiny Red Bugs That Pop Up Periodically AreCleaning
You know them by their size (smaller than a pinhead) and their color (bright red). But what exactly are these tiny red bugs?
Dabney Frake
Aug 10, 2023
These 2 Natural Mosquito Repellants Are Already in Your PantryLife
Find them in the baking aisle.
Arielle Tschinkel
Aug 6, 2023