Young woman in bed scratching arm
Young woman in bed scratching arm
Nighttime nibbles

7 Bugs That Bite While You're Sleeping

Look out for these unwelcome visitors.

dying tree in yard
dying tree in yard
Arbor Ambush

5 Signs Invasive Insects Are Killing Your Trees

Experts want you to take note.

A closeup of a bed bug on a mattress
A closeup of a bed bug on a mattress
That Bites

The 10 Worst Cities for Bedbugs in the U.S.

New data shows these places are the most infested.

A brown recluse spider crawling off of a TV remote
A brown recluse spider crawling off of a TV remote
Cobweb Catalysts

8 Ways You're Inviting Spiders Into Your Home

Experts say this is bringing in arachnids.

A spider sitting in its web in a basement.
A spider sitting in its web in a basement.
Au Revoir, Arachnids!

6 Ways to Spider-Proof Your Basement

Experts say this will keep away the web crawlers.

A dog encounters a garter snake on the ground in Autumn.
A dog encounters a garter snake on the ground in Autumn.
Snake Magnet

This Will Attract Snakes to Your Yard

Avoid keeping this one thing outside, experts say.

Snake Wrapped Around Shower Head
Snake Wrapped Around Shower Head
Shower Surprise

The No. 1 Way to Keep Snakes Out of Your Shower

You should really tend to those tree branches.

The No. 1 Sign a Snake's Behind Your Fridge
The No. 1 Sign a Snake's Behind Your Fridge
Chilling Out

The No. 1 Sign a Snake's Behind Your Fridge

They could be using your appliance to hide.

A boa constrictor snake crawling around a toilet
A boa constrictor snake crawling around a toilet
Drain Danger

7 Ways to Snake-Proof Your Bathroom

Experts say these will keep the reptiles away.

A pile of fire ants climbing onto a human finger
A pile of fire ants climbing onto a human finger
Upping The Ant-E

If You Live Here, Watch Out for Fire Ants

They're "stinging people while they sleep."

Snake in Between Rocks
Snake in Between Rocks
Slither Space

The No. 1 Sign There's a Snake in Your Crawl Space

Figure out if you have a guest.

A closeup of a brown recluse spider on a cement floor
A closeup of a brown recluse spider on a cement floor
Along Came A Spider

If You Live Here, Watch Out for These Spiders

The venomous arachnids have a disfiguring bite.

Snake Wrapped Around Wiring
Snake Wrapped Around Wiring
Snake Hacks

5 Ways to Snake-Proof Your Basement

Keep them out.

A reticulated python sitting on a wooden floor
A reticulated python sitting on a wooden floor
Too Close For Comfort

The No. 1 Way to Keep Snakes Out of Your Bedroom

Because no one wants to wake up to a reptile.

A brown rat on a kitchen shelf near jars of peanuts and pasta.
A brown rat on a kitchen shelf near jars of peanuts and pasta.
Rat Race

8 Ways to Keep Rats Out of Your House

Have a rodent-free home this winter.

A black snake climbing a wooden staircase outside.
A black snake climbing a wooden staircase outside.
Sneaky Snakes

Check This "Scary Place" for Snakes

You'd never think to look here.

A black venomous snake hangs from the drum of the washing machine in the bathroom.
A black venomous snake hangs from the drum of the washing machine in the bathroom.
Clothes Calls

The No. 1 Sign a Snake's in Your Laundry Room

Don't let those dirty clothes pile up.

If You See a Snake at Home, Do This, CDC Says
If You See a Snake at Home, Do This, CDC Says
Snake Sightings

If You See a Snake at Home, Do This, CDC Says

This should be the immediate first step.

A close up of a snake with its tongue out
A close up of a snake with its tongue out
That Ssstinks

7 Scents That Repel Snakes

The smells will keep them slithering on.

A garter snake hiding in the grass
A garter snake hiding in the grass
Sneaky Snakes

6 Unexpected Places Snakes Hide in Your Home

Experts say these are some surprising spots.