Insect&Pest Solutions

This $6 Amazon Find Helped Me Beat My Fruit Fly Battle — and It’s Just So Darned Cute!

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We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. There are some things I take pleasure in knowing a lot about — Travel! Crossword puzzles! French fries! — and others where I’m a reluctant expert. Insect control, though … Read more

Pest Control Company Wants to Release 100 Roaches in Your Home And Pay You

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If you’re looking for a roommate, and can tolerate ones who are a bit pesky, then you might be open to this unique offer. North Carolina-based pest control company The Pest Informer is in search of homeowners who are willing to welcome 100 cockroaches in their homes to test the effectiveness of various treatment methods. … Read more

Mosquitoes Swarm Around These Four Colors the Most

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The colors in your outdoor patio might be attractive to guests, but according to science, it could also be attractive to unwanted visitors: mosquitoes. A recent study from the University of Washington has found that, in addition to the odor of carbon dioxide, colors can also be inviting to swarms of mosquitoes. The research, published … Read more

7 Super Easy Ways to Fight Off Pests This Spring (Before They Take Over)

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Spring is officially here, and with it comes a whole horde of pests that can quietly invade your home if you’re not careful. From rogue ants on your kitchen counter to gnats swarming your houseplants to mice running amok in your basement, any type of pest infestation can make your life at home difficult. But … Read more

Here’s What Drew Barrymore Should Do to Get Rid of Her Closet Moths

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Actress and talk show host Drew Barrymore might be famous, but she can’t escape a common problem ruining favorite sweaters everywhere: moths. In a rightfully dramatic Instagram post, she shares her dismay and horror as she finds not one but multiple holes in a beige sweater she’s wearing, showing each one in her bathroom. “Exhibit … Read more

One Thing You Have to Clean Now that Halloween is Behind Us

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Shifrah Combiths Contributor With five children, Shifrah is learning a thing or two about how to keep a fairly organized and pretty clean house with a grateful heart in a way that leaves plenty of time for the people who matter most. Shifrah grew up in San Francisco, but has come to appreciate smaller town … Read more

4 Truths About Cleaning Away Spider Webs at Home, According to an Arachnologist

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Ashley Abramson Contributor Ashley Abramson is a writer-mom hybrid in Minneapolis, MN. Her work, mostly focused on health, psychology, and parenting, has been featured in the Washington Post, New York Times, Allure, and more. She lives in the Minneapolis suburbs with her husband and two young sons. Follow Ashley

This Pest Index Gives Real-Time Info About Critters in Your Area

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Arielle Tschinkel Contributor Arielle Tschinkel is a freelance pop culture and lifestyle writer whose work has appeared on Shape.com, WomansWorld.com, FirstforWomen.com, Insider, HelloGiggles, and more. She loves all things Disney and is making her way to every park around the world, and is a die-hard Britney Spears fan for life. She’s also obsessed with her … Read more

This Miraculous $5 Amazon Find Completely Solved My Annoying Ant Problem

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We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. There’s nothing that makes you feel quite as powerless as when you have an ant problem. In short, it’s the worst — especially when there’s no viable reason why the ants keep marching one by one right through … Read more