Some think cornmeal kills ants, but pros say that's a myth. Cornmeal, sugar, and borax can bait ants, but cornmeal alone doesn't work. To prevent ants, keep things clean, take out trash, and seal up ...

Dusts: Dusts are an effective means of killing pests indoors. They last longer than sprays but can be messy. They’re best used in the out of the way places in your home, such as in attics, basements, ...

Recently, a friend sent me an S.O.S. asking if I knew of a natural way to rid an apartment of fleas — a method that would not be toxic to small children. Treating the flea-infected animals would be ...

Insecticides don't discriminate between "good" guys and "bad" guys in the landscape. Always use the softest effective options and apply carefully to protect pollinators and beneficial predators in the ...

Coffee grounds can mess with ant trails but won’t kill them or stop the colony from coming back. Some ants avoid grounds while others are drawn in, so it’s important to know which ants you're dealing ...

There is an old adage out there that promises, “Teaching teaches the teacher.” I believe that with all my heart. Never does a day go by that I don’t learn something from my readers. Most days those ...

But by applying your own pesticides you can save up to 75 percent versus hiring the professionals. And even more cost effective, if you get proactive now, it will save you even more money in the long ...

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Ants are one of the most common household pests in North Carolina. The insects can be a year-round issue, but you’re more likely to see them inside beginning in the spring, Chris Hayes, a postdoctoral ...

While the presence of ants in your home doesn’t necessarily mean it’s dirty, the teeny-tiny critters thrive in filth. RHJ Getty Images/iStockphoto As the weather starts to warm across California, ants ...