James is a home improvement freelance writer with over a decade of experience in a variety of trades. He has worked as a ranch hand, construction carpenter, tree climber, maintenance technician, and ...

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 ...

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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 ...

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 ...

Each season comes with its own swarms of pests. I’m plagued by sugar ants all spring. At some point every summer, my rooms are buzzing with houseflies. During particularly crappy winters, pantry moths ...

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 ...

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DoMyOwn.com, a leading provider of do-it-yourself pest control, lawn, gardening, animal care, and equipment solutions, part of the Central Garden & Pet Company ...

If you have never seen birds employing ants for pest control duties, you need to take a look at this fascinating clip. At first glance, it looks like a great example of a symbiotic relationship and ...

If you’ve noticed an uptick in pests lately, you may have the storm to thank. Cockroaches. Tampa Bay's got 'em in abundance, especially after Hurricane Ian. In 2015, the U.S. Census Bureau in an ...