Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Finding pests like silverfish or house centipedes in your home is never fun, and getting rid of them can be quite the chore. One ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Getting rid of cockroaches naturally keeps your home healthy and safe from harmful chemicals. Entomologists recommend using ...

Learn about these simple homemade natural insect repellents and nontoxic recipes for soothing bug bites to keep pests at bay. Being outdoors during the summer months will inevitably lead to encounters ...

MinnPost’s reporting is always free, but it isn’t free to produce. We rely on donations from our readers to fund our independent journalism. As we head toward the heart of mosquito- and tick-bite ...

Summertime comes with lengthy days, warm sunshine, beach visits, and beautiful greenery in the forest. However, summertime also comes with mosquitos, biting flies, and other insects that we consider ...

Cockroaches in homes are a widespread issue, affecting households regardless of location. Beyond being seen as a sign of dirtiness, these pests also present health risks. Cockroaches are known ...

Cockroaches are one of the grossest bugs you can find your house, with their appearance being positively revolting and the smell they leave behind being equally unappealing. In addition to their foul ...

If mosquitoes, gnats, black flies and no-see-ums are driving you buggy, then consider cozying up to some lavender, marigolds or basil. Scientists question their overall effectiveness, but many ...

A cheap, natural compound has been found to deter biting of mosquitoes and to repel ticks as effectively as DEET. Isolongifolenone, a natural compound found in the Tauroniro tree (Humiria balsamifera) ...

While it's nice to get outdoors in the summer, mosquitoes can put a real damper on Wisconsin's short-lived warm weather. The blood-sucking bugs not only leave behind itchy bites, they can also spread ...