Spiders in your home can be unnerving, but there are DIY strategies and professional solutions to get rid of them.

While mildly effective, it’s not the best long-term solution. Here's what to try instead.

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One frequently suggested ant repellent is coffee grounds. But does it actually work? We turned to the pros to find out. “Most ...

For decades, most control efforts to manage insects that damage crops, affect livestock production or transmit diseases to people depended on insecticides. However, growing concerns about their risks ...

The state’s proposals to introduce two insects statewide to combat invasive plants cleared another hurdle with two final environmental assessments finding the release of the two species will have no ...

Scientists used a natural pine scent called pinene to chemically mimic food, easily overriding the natural avoidance ...

New research is shining a light on one of genetics' enduring puzzles—how the workings of the so-called "selfish gene" could be harnessed to control harmful insect populations. By understanding the ...

CRISPR gene-editing technology represents hope for controlling the grapevine-killing glassy-winged sharpshooter. Scientists have demonstrated that this technology can make permanent physical changes ...

Finding bedbugs can be traumatic. Learn how to identify, remove, and prevent these pests from returning to your home.