Potent herbs like basil, mint, sage and rosemary are great for topping spaghetti or making mojitos, but their scent stops insects like house and fruit flies from coming near.

Each part of a well-designed landscape has its function. Still, there are some things that you should never plant in the front yard. Here's why.

Optimum Pest Control upgrades advanced bed bug treatment services across NYC, offering faster, more effective solutions for homes and businesses. LONG ISLAND, NY ...

Late last year, Pat Hannon started waking up in the middle of the night with an excruciating itching sensation on her legs.

Oklahoma's springtime weather brings out various insects, from beneficial pollinators like red paper wasps to pests like mosquitoes and ticks.

Bed bugs are notoriously stubborn, but there are several ways to tackle the problem – including this divisive tip using a common household product.

What makes a home sweet home for crickets, and how to deter them from taking root?

Flea and tick medications are highly effective at combatting pests, but chemicals in your pet's feces may be doing more harm ...

Ants are one of the most common pests homeowners encounter, but not all ants are the same. Two species that are frequently confused are pavement ants and carpenter ants. While they may appear similar ...

An expert shares the good news of how termites can be controlled if you spot them in or around your home.

Warm weather has caused an increase in bugs and insects entering homes earlier than usual, but they still play an important ...