Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Woman spraying insecticide over ant on kitchen floor - Nicoleta Ionescu/Shutterstock Ants are everywhere. With nearly 2.5 million ...

Dalmatian daisies contain natural pyrethrins that repel and kill a wide range of insect pests. All mums can slightly deter bugs with their scent, but only Chrysanthemum cinerariifolium has enough ...

Q: I think some of my indoor plants have thrips. How can I know for sure, and what can I do to get rid of them? A: Thrip damage usually shows up as stunted growth, papery, distorted leaves, stippling ...

DETROIT — They're the creepy-crawly critters that make every parent squirm. And new research shows that they are becoming increasingly difficult to kill. The bugs known as super lice have developed ...

Fire ants inflict painful stings and create unsightly mounds in our landscapes. Unfortunately, there is no treatment that will eradicate them from a yard permanently. You will have to control fire ...

Gnats are attracted to warm, moist environments and breed in standing water or damp soil. Homeowners can repel gnats using herbal repellents, apple cider vinegar traps and by eliminating breeding ...

The yellow center of the 'killer chrysanthemum' contains a natural toxin that is a powerful insecticide. This flower, the pyrethrum plant, contains a potent chemical that is made into an effective, ...

While traditional pest control methods can be effective, they often involve chemicals that could harm rats, other wildlife or the environment. Luckily, a completely natural solution might be simpler ...

Ways to get rid of files at home include using herbs and flowers, vinegar and soap, and Venus flytraps. Insecticides, light traps, and other methods may also help. A fly infestation may not be a major ...

In der Literatur finden sich häufig Diskussionen zum Wirkungsverlust pyrethrin- oder pyrethroidhaltiger Kopflausarzneimittel infolge einer möglichen Resistenzbildung. In einer randomisierten, ...