Skunks dig up yards and can spray pets and kids if they are not handled properly. Mothballs do not deter skunks and create more problems than they solve. Deterring skunks comes down to removing hiding ...

Every summer, uninvited guests infiltrate outdoor gatherings by the dozen: namely, mosquitoes. And if you live in a region that’s particularly hospitable to the pesky creatures, you know how difficult ...

The Fourth of July is just days away, which means plenty of time spent outdoors. Unfortunately, all that extra time outside also means peak mosquito hours, and anyone who’s spent a summer evening ...

The Gootop Bug Zapper is a popular outdoor pest solution for warmer weather. This device uses UV light to attract and eliminate flying insects like mosquitoes and flies without chemicals. It is ...

Do you hate mosquitoes but prefer not to use deet? While deet has a well-established safety record, Consumer Reports’ tests show that you have some other safe and effective options, including ...

Grubs are the larvae of beetles, and they can be troublesome. The garden pests reside and are active in the soil, where they can feed on the roots of plants. Grubs are hungry pests that can damage ...

A deer fly with an interesting yellow and black pattern. There are many different species of deer flies, and they display different patterns and colors. Credit: Courtesy of Griffin Dill This story was ...

Cassie is a former deputy editor who collaborated with teams around the world while living in the beautiful hills of Kentucky. Focusing on bringing growth to small businesses, she is passionate about ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Annemarie Conte and Doug Mahoney The mere thought of ticks makes our skin ...

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We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Doug Mahoney Doug Mahoney is a writer covering home-improvement topics, ...