Why do ants come in the house, exactly? We're sure you make a great host, but we'll bet these six-legged critters with antennae aren't on your guest list. Our homes have much of what ants need ...

Some think cornmeal kills ants, but pros say that's a myth. Cornmeal, sugar, and borax can bait ants, but cornmeal alone doesn't work. To prevent ants, keep things clean, take out trash, and seal up ...

Dusts: Dusts are an effective means of killing pests indoors. They last longer than sprays but can be messy. They’re best ...

Recently, a friend sent me an S.O.S. asking if I knew of a natural way to rid an apartment of fleas — a method that would not be toxic to small children. Treating the flea-infected animals would be ...

There is an old adage out there that promises, “Teaching teaches the teacher.” I believe that with all my heart. Never does a day go by that I don’t learn ...

Coffee grounds can mess with ant trails but won’t kill them or stop the colony from coming back. Some ants avoid grounds while others are drawn in, so it’s important to know which ants you're dealing ...

But by applying your own pesticides you can save up to 75 percent versus hiring the professionals. And even more cost effective, if you get proactive now, it will save you even more money in the long ...

The next series of columns will deal with do-it-yourself pest control. But before we jump right into what you need to know so you don’t eradicate yourself, the kids and the neighbors, there are a few ...

Ants are one of the most common household pests in North Carolina. The insects can be a year-round issue, but you’re more likely to see them inside beginning in the spring, Chris Hayes, a postdoctoral ...

POINT PLEASANT, N.J. (CBSNewYork)-- Here's a story that may leave you itching. Homeowners and exterminators are reporting an abundance of pesky ants this season. So what's causing the ant invasion?

While the presence of ants in your home doesn’t necessarily mean it’s dirty, the teeny-tiny critters thrive in filth. RHJ Getty Images/iStockphoto As the weather starts to warm across California, ants ...