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Can ants swim?

Can ants swim?

Ants are clever creatures that know how to survive and multiply. But do any of them know how to fly?

How to quickly get rid of American and German cockroaches

How to quickly get rid of American and German cockroaches

If you want to get rid of roaches overnight, you must first understand the habits of this notorious pest. What is it attracted to? Which type of roach is it? What type of environment have you unkno...

How long do flies live?

How long do flies live?

Of the order diptera, houseflies are considered filth flies, two words that have a most distasteful ring to them. They are found indoors and outdoors, primarily during the warmer months of the yea...

Where do clothing moths come from?

Where do clothing moths come from?

There are six common sources for your clothing moth infestation. Find out where the moths are coming from, how you may have brought them into your home and how to get rid of them.

How to get rid of silverfish

How to get rid of silverfish

Silverfish, sometimes called silverfish bugs, are small, six-legged wingless creatures. Here's how to nix them from your abode.

How to get rid of earwigs

How to get rid of earwigs

Earwigs eat dead bugs, spend much of their lives in search of a comfortable home, and can pinch you—if they feel threatened. Here’s all that you need to know about an earwig’s life and how to get r...

5 bad bugs in your garden this fall

5 bad bugs in your garden this fall

These insects will do their very best to overwinter in your garden. Here's how to get rid of them for good.