Pest Control
How To Fight Aphids Naturally
Ask This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook explains how to tend to plants that are infested with aphids.
How to Select and Set Up a Mouse Trap
Ask This Old House landscaping contractor Roger Cook gives tips on the best ways to trap mice and how to keep them out of your home.
Install a Critter-Proof Garden Fence in 18 Easy to Follow Steps
Learn how to use pressure-treated lumber to build a sturdy post-and-rail enclosure that prevents animals from swiping your veggies.
How To Get Rid of Moths in Your Pantry or Closet
Read this guide to learn how to tackle moth infestations in your home and prevent them from happening in the first place.
How to Use a Propane Mosquito Trap
This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook explains how fuel-powered bug zappers work and how to maintain one in your home.
How to Deer-Proof Small Trees and Protect Your Plants
Are deer destroying your shrubbery and trees? Here are some ways you can deer-proof your plants year-round.
Pest Control: How to Keep Furry Invaders Out of Your Home
Worried about unwelcome house guests wreaking havoc in your home? Follow these steps to prevent pests from ever getting in to begin with.
13 Ways to Allergy-Proof Your Home
Here’s how to allergy-proof your home from invisible irritants and banish them for good.
20 Ways to Keep Deer Out of Your Yard
Here are 20 safe and effective ways to prevent deer from damaging your yard and eating the plants in your garden.
9 Deadliest Wildlife Home Invaders
Home isn't always the safest place to be—especially when wild creatures decide to step inside
Invite Toads for Natural Pest Control
Don't overlook toads as a pest control option—these beneficial creatures can enrich your garden's biodiversity while keeping pests away.
How to Get Rid of Bats
Due to the health and structural hazards bats pose, you’ll want to act quickly but carefully at the first signs of an infestation. Use our guide on how to get rid of bats to safely reclaim your home.
How to Deter Mice and Keep Them Away from Your Home
Mice may be small, but they can cause big problems for homeowners. Here are a few of our best tips and tricks for deterring mice.
How to Get Rid of Rats
Follow the trail of an exterminator as he helps a Staten Island family eradicate backyard vermin
North American Bats
Learn more about the bats zipping around in the backyard
How to Deal with Termites
In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva consults with a professional exterminator about ridding a home of termites
Everything You Need to Know to Deer-proof Your Shrubs
In this guide, This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows you several ways you can prevent deer from lunching on your landscape.
How To Animal-Proof a Porch
If you have animals taking up residence under your porch, follow our video and guide to create a humane barrier to deter them from setting up a den.
How to Keep Plant-Eating Animals at Bay
In this guide, we'll go over ways to prevent deer from eating your landscaping, plus some tips for plants that other critters will avoid.
Bedbug Battler's Checklist
Tips for dealing with bedbugs before, during, and after an infestation. From someone who learned the hard way.
All About Bedbugs: Understanding and Eliminating These Pests
Bedbugs are blood-sucking insects that can make you incredibly uncomfortable. Read about what causes infestations and how you can address one in our guide.
How Animals Are Getting Into Your House
Learn how pesky critters are getting into your home and how to prevent and handle animal infestations in our guide.
How to Keep Pests Out of Your House
Exclusion techniques can help you stop unwelcome critters before an infestation starts. Learn how to use them from our experts.
How To Detect and Deter Termites
Learn DIY methods to identify and detect termites, plus more advanced techniques and when to call a professional.