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How to Keep Sheds, Decks, and Woodpiles Critter-Free This Fall

By Sandi Schwartz

How to Get Rid of Drain Flies—and Keep Them From Coming Back

By BobVila.com Staff

7 Ways to Conquer an Indoor Fly Infestation

By Margaret Foley, BobVila.com Staff

The Best Moth Repellents of 2026, Picks from Our Editors

By Jasmine Harding

The Best Insect Foggers of 2026, Picks from Our Editors

By Rebecca Wolken

13 Bugs That Invade Your Home in Fall—and How to Get Rid of Them

By Andreana Lefton, Gretchen Heber

After 6 Weeks of Testing, We Found the Best Ant Killers

By Katie Barton, Additional research provided by Timothy Dale

4 Ways to Get Fungus Gnats Off Your Plants ASAP

By Audrey Stallsmith, Phillip Tinner

Tick or Bed Bug? That Tiny Pest in Your Home Might Not Be What You Think It Is

By Michelle Ullman, Paul Rankin

After Testing, These Are the Best Ultrasonic Pest Repellers

By Paul Rankin, Additional research provided by Tom Scalisi

The 5 Invasive Bugs Most Pest Pros Treated Last Year Are Not What You’d Expect

By Sandi Schwartz

The 9 Best Roach Killers and Baits of 2026, According to Pest Control Experts

By Timothy Dale, Savannah Sher

The Surprising Consequence of This Winter’s Heavy Snow? A Banner Season for Mosquitoes, Ticks, and Other Bugs

By Sandi Schwartz

How I Got Rid of Cellar Spiders (and Their Wall-Staining Webs) in My Garage

By Sandi Schwartz

How to Get Rid of Moths in the Home

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila, Updated by Gretchen Heber

Solved! What to Do When You Have Moths in the Closet

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila, Updated by Gretchen Heber

How to Get Rid of Cockroaches

By Bob Vila, Tony Carrick

How to Get Rid of Ants in the Bathroom

By Nicole Fallon-Peek, Updated by Paul Rankin

The Best Fruit Fly Traps, According to Our Tests

By Timothy Dale, Paul Rankin

The 6 Best Wasp Sprays for Safe and Quick Wasp Nest Control

By Tony Carrick