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10 Spring Bugs to Prep for Now, ants walking on spring flower

10 Spring Bugs to Prep for Now

Spring is almost here! More sun, more fun, and colorful flowers are just around the corner, but sadly so are lots more bugs. But don’t fret, we’re here to prep you for all the annoying, biting creepy crawlies headed your way. Learn what bugs to expect, when to expect them, and how to get ready for each one. 

— Jonathan Patrick
Tagged: Ants Bugs & Pest Control Fleas Indoor Lawn & Garden Mites & Chiggers Mosquitoes Spring Essentials Ticks
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How to Get Rid of Mites: 3 Non-Toxic Steps

These tiny arachnids live throughout our homes, lawns, pets, and even on our skin, where they help dispose of dead cells and excess oils. While most of these mites are harmless and go unnoticed, others can bite repeatedly, causing intense skin irritation.
— Jonathan Patrick
Tagged: Bugs & Pest Control Lawn & Garden Mites & Chiggers
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How to Get Rid of Spiders: 3 Steps

As the weather cools, spiders emerge in larger numbers in search of mates, making human-spider encounters much more common. In other words, over the next few months you’ll probably see more spiders than you have all year long.
— Jonathan Patrick
Tagged: Bugs & Pest Control Fall Essentials Lawn & Garden Spiders & Scorpions
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How to Get Rid of Fire Ants: 3 Family-Safe Steps

Worried about Fire Ants? Here's how to kill, repel and help prevent these harmful bugs in just 3 family-safe, eco-friendly steps. 
— Jonathan Patrick
Tagged: Ants Bugs & Pest Control Lawn & Garden
Trillions of Cicadas Are Coming: Here's How to Get Ready

Trillions of Cicadas Are Coming: Here's How to Get Ready

In a few days or weeks, over a trillion Cicadas are expected to swarm the U.S., with as many as 1.5 million of these buzzing, bug-eyed creatures expected per acre.
— Jonathan Patrick
Tagged: Bugs & Pest Control Lawn & Garden
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How to Get Rid of Gnats: 3 Family-Safe Steps

Gnat is a general term for a variety of small two-winged flies, including fruit flies, fungus gnats, drain flies, and more.  Here's how to kill, repel, and prevent gnats both inside and outside your home.
— Jonathan Patrick
Tagged: Bugs & Pest Control Lawn & Garden
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How to Make Your Deck & Fencing Last Longer: 3 Quick Tips

Let’s face it: outdoor wood projects like fencing and decks take a lot of time and work to maintain. There are just so many elements in play that threaten both the lifespan and look of woodwork exposed to the elements.

— Jonathan Patrick
Tagged: Fall Essentials Home Improvement Lawn & Garden
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How to Get Rid of Bagworms: 3 Steps

Are your trees yellowing? Are branches dying? Shrubs not looking so healthy? Bagworms could be the cause. And if they’re to blame, you’ll need to act quickly to save your lawn’s greenery and trees.
— Jonathan Patrick
Tagged: Bugs & Pest Control Lawn & Garden
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How to Get Rid of Drain Flies: 3 Steps

Also called sink flies, these grayish moth-like annoyances can stick around for a long time if you don’t act fast.
— Corinna Henderson
Tagged: Bugs & Pest Control
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Do This Now for Fewer Bugs in Spring: 3 Family-Safe Steps

Below we’ll show you exactly how to keep bugs out of your lawn and home, and away from your family and pets. With the following step-by-step tips you’ll be able to avoid the expense, time, and effort of getting rid of spring bugs once they arrive by preventing them instead.
— Jonathan Patrick
Tagged: Bugs & Pest Control Lawn & Garden Spring Essentials
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How to Get Rid of Pantry Moths (aka Indianmeal Moths): 3 Steps

They hitch a ride into your home hidden inside dry goods like rice, flour, pasta, seeds, nuts, dog food, cereal and grains. You might not notice them at first, but slowly webs, eggs, and worm-like caterpillars will start showing up in your pantry.

 

— Jonathan Patrick
Tagged: Bugs & Pest Control Fall Essentials moths
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6 Pests that Could be Living in Your Gutters and How to Get Rid of Them

Gutter systems are one of the biggest breeding and nesting spots for bugs near our homes. If you feel you're constantly struggling with bugs, knowing the pests below and how to get rid of them could make all the difference. 
— Jonathan Patrick
Tagged: Bugs & Pest Control Fall Essentials Home Improvement Lawn & Garden Wasps