Pests, Weeds & Problems

Not all birds are welcome around the home. Take barn swallows, for instance: they can be very messy, especially if they build nests inside a garage or under the eaves of a house. They can also...

Bird can be incredibly beautiful creatures when they're out flying in the world. However, when they're nesting under your deck, you might wish they had chosen some other place to build their home....

A wasp or hornet's nest on a tree outside your home can be a dangerous problem. The nest can be even more troubling if it is located on your house. Raid hornet and wasp sprays are designed to kill...

You're out in your yard, enjoying the sights, smells, and sounds of nature. Then you look up and see a large hornet nest hanging from the roofline of your house or from a tree branch. This nest...

Carpenter ants can be a big problem in the homes and gardens of millions of Americans. They can chew up wood and become a nuisance. It is not effective to simply kill a few ants with some spray...

Wasps living around your property are more than an annoyance; because they work so hard to defend their nests, they can become aggressive and sting people or pets. If you understand wasps, you may...

The great black wasp (species Sphex pensylvanicus) is an insect beneficial for killing other nuisance bugs such as grasshoppers, crickets, beetles, katydids and cicadas. Insect lovers consider...

In the summer months, the rise in flying pests can be an annoyance to many people. With wasps, nests can grow to great sizes and will need to be removed. They are shaped somewhat like a tear drop...

Depending on the type of bees you are dealing with, getting rid of them is a serious undertaking that can lead to injury or death. It is extremely important to follow every precaution necessary,...

Carpenter bees look much like bumble bees without the fuzzy yellow back. The females are not aggressive but can sting if provoked. The males, however, are extremely aggressive but have no stinger....

Termites infest houses and buildings in colonies that rival beehives for sheer numbers. They feed on wood that makes up the framework and can cause massive structural damage. Fire ants infest...

Ants will swarm from their nests when reproducing, as will termites. A swarm of ants is bad enough, indicating the presence of a nest in your home, and the soon-to-come addition of a new nest. A...

Despite their bad reputation, bees are actually quite beneficial to your garden and lawn ecosystem. They help fertilize your flowers by spreading pollen and control the populations of other pesky...

Although bees provide the useful service of pollination and help control populations of other insects, they can also cause problems. Bees and people don't typically get along because many bees...

Several wasp species, including sand wasps and some types of yellow jackets, build their nests in the dirt and sand. This creates a significant hazard to individuals walking in the area. Standard...

Mining bees mine the ground to build their nests, hence the name. They can be useful because their cells aerate the lawn, but the dirt mounds they create can be unsightly. Kicking their dirt mound...

Hornets are not only pests, but can be dangerous if you are allergic to their stings. Even if you are not allergic, a hornet sting can be very painful and young children and animals are affected...

Bumblebees sometimes get a bad rap because they are confused with their more dangerous cousins, wasps and honeybees. In fact, bumblebees are quite harmless and beneficial to your garden....

Come spring, many people have problems with hornets making nests around their homes or in trees. Getting rid of these pests is important because they can pose a risk to your family. However, you...

Wasps have been both a help and a hindrance to humanity for centuries. Wasps are highly beneficial in the aspect that they will kill and eat other insects, but many species of wasps will swarm and...

Wasps have been both a help and a hindrance to humanity for centuries. Evolving from an insect-like creature more than 110 million years ago, wasps now comprise more than 75,000 different species...

Smalls ants aren't quite the nuisance that fire ants and similar aggressive species are, but they can still cause a number of problems. No one likes to see a line of ants across their kitchen...

Ants are one of the most common insects on Earth. Ants are known for their predator and scavenger characteristics. Although it may be pleasant to think of a world without these tiny critters, ants...

Birds can become pests when they live or eat near your home patio or porch. If there are trees on your lawn or food sources within the area, birds will be nearby. You may not be able to--or want...

Armed with a sharp stinger and the ability to inflict multiple stings without dying, wasps cause havoc for people around the world during the spring and summer months. Scientists have cataloged...

Drywood termites get their name because they live in wood that contains very little moisture. They are concentrated generally in the southern part of the U.S. These termites will live in anything...

Many wasps, including the infamous yellow jacket, build nests underground. A mature nest can contain hundreds of these dangerous and pesky insects, and wasps will defend their nest aggressively...

Sand wasps are meddlesome insects that burrow underground in sandy places like patios, sandboxes, and gardens. They are considered solitary wasps, though it's common to find many females living in...

Cockroaches are a common household pest known for their tenacity, massive numbers and their production of allergens in the home. If not taken care of, a roach infestation can lead to serious...

Hornets in your backyard can wreak havoc with your summertime barbecues and make your children afraid to play outdoors. Do you need to call in a costly pest control expert? If you use common sense...

Several hundred types of wasps fall into the "digger" category. Beginning in spring and lasting through the summer months, the digger wasps emerge from the ground where they have spent the...

Want a totally 100% green way of getting of a wasp nest? Then this is the solution for you. Wasps and their nests can be very dangerous especially for those who are allergic to their stings. Wasps...

Grease-eating ant infestations can be serious problems. These little creatures come in two forms---winged and on legs---and can cause structural damage to homes through their sheer numbers and...

Carpenter ant infestations can be serious problems. These little creatures come in two forms---winged and on legs---and can cause structural damage to homes through their sheer numbers and...

Learn how to naturally get rid of wasps without harmful pesticides or chemicals.

Winged ants may be a nuisance, but they generally do not carry disease or cause serious damage. When you see winged ants you are seeing the males of the species, and you should know the nonwinged...

Red wasps are a particularly aggressive species of stinging insect. The wasps can cause an acute allergic reaction involving swelling of the face, hands and throat. Red wasps build underground...

Yellow Jackets can provide nasty, painful stings to those unfortunate enough to be their victim. Yellow Jackets will swarm to attack humans. This can be very dangerous for those allergic to a...

Cut ants, also called cutter ants and leaf cutter ants, are common in warm climates. These unique red ants have powerful jaws that help them slice up leaves to carry into their nests, where they...

Outdoor black ants, also called carpenter ants, are not only pests, but they also can be a serious hazard if they begin chomping away at the wood in your home. In one instance, carpenter ants were...

Digger bees is a common name often applied to insects including bumblebees, ground bees, cicada killers wasps, yellow jackets and digger wasps. All build nests in abandoned burrows or by digging...

It is impossible to escape bees during the spring, summer and fall months. For most, they are a nuisance that can simply be swatted away. For others, bees and wasps can take over their lawn and...

Many times wasps nest are found in the ground. Wasps will bore into the dirt to build a nest safe from the outside world. Wasps can be very dangerous and are dangerous to those who are allergic to...

Yellow jackets are often a pest when they nest in or around your home, as they tend to be aggressive and will sting readily. There are numerous ways that people use to get rid of them, however...

If you've been noticing increased activity of flying insects around your lawn or in your garden, chances are you have a case of sand bees or wasps. The two are often easily confused and labeled as...

Carpenter bees are black and yellow with round bodies that are surprisingly hairy. They do not sting but are still quite a nuisance. The carpenter bees burrow into wood to create their nests. You...

It may take several minutes to get rid of a colony of wasp. One or two household chemicals is all that is necessary to get the job done.

Ants can be pesky, especially when they attack your garden or the inside of your home. Keeping them under control inside and out can lead to a more peaceful existence between you and Mother...

To perform a bee nest removal can be a moderately challenging task. You must be very cautious when doing so. A beehive removal can be dangerous. Fortunately, with the right cautionary steps, you...

Yellow Jackets can be a very difficult pest to remove. They can live deep underground or in the nooks and crannies of your home.