A close up of a joro spider in its web
A close up of a joro spider in its web
Not So Itsy Bitsy

Invasive Spiders With 3-Foot Webs Are Spreading

Experts say the species now can't be stopped.

Rat on a city street
Rat on a city street
Pest Invasion

10 Most Pest-Infested U.S. Cities

Surprise: New York City isn't number one.

5 Things in Your Yard That Attract Deer
5 Things in Your Yard That Attract Deer
Oh Deer

5 Things in Your Yard That Attract Deer

Experts share the most common draws for deer.

canada goose
canada goose
Bird Barrier

5 Plants That Keep Geese Out of Your Yard

Consider planting these to ward them off.

Mouse Hiding Next to Container of Nuts
Mouse Hiding Next to Container of Nuts
Mouse Meals

8 Foods That Attract Mice

These make your kitchen irresistible to rodents.

Large copperhead snake
Large copperhead snake
Copperhead Caution

How to Avoid "Painful" Copperhead Bites

A snake expert reveals the tips you need to know.

Mouse peeking out from a green plant outside
Mouse peeking out from a green plant outside
Mouse Trap

8 Plants Attracting Mice to Your Home

Pest experts share the greenery you should avoid.

Man with tarantula at home, space for text. Arachnophobia (fear of spiders)
Man with tarantula at home, space for text. Arachnophobia (fear of spiders)
Terrifying Tarantulas

Tarantula Sightings in Homes Are on the Rise

"Everyone's freaking out."

Wild Wood mouse resting on the root of a tree on the forest floor with lush green vegetation
Wild Wood mouse resting on the root of a tree on the forest floor with lush green vegetation
Protective Plants

5 Plants That Keep Mice Out of Your Yard

These naturally keep pests at bay.

Raccoon in Yard
Raccoon in Yard
Raccoon Rally

5 Scents That Attract Raccoons to Your Yard

Keep these things stored away.

Woman Spraying Bug Spray
Woman Spraying Bug Spray
Repellent Apparel

5 Wearable Items That Keep Mosquitoes Away

Don't become their next target.

Ants crawling on a kitchen counter.
Ants crawling on a kitchen counter.
Annoying Ants

7 Ways You're Inviting Ants Into Your Home

And how to stop them.

Cropped woman hands holding pink sweater with hole made by moth
Cropped woman hands holding pink sweater with hole made by moth
Pest Control

6 Things Attracting Moths to Your Closet

You need to do more than clean your space.

watersnake hunting
watersnake hunting
Snake Snafu

Mom and Son Find Snakes in Their Hotel

One slithered into a guest's room.

rattlesnake outdoors
rattlesnake outdoors
A Bit Rattled

10 Rattlesnakes Removed From One Home

Crews removed them from an inconspicuous spot.

A rattlesnake in a dry area outside ready to strike
A rattlesnake in a dry area outside ready to strike
Bad Bites

Every Venomous Snake in Your State

Knowledge is power in this case.

Middle age woman scratching itchy skin at home
Middle age woman scratching itchy skin at home
Bug Out

6 Places Mosquitoes Thrive in Your House

So that's where they've been hiding!

beech tree forest
beech tree forest
Beech Burden

Tree-Killing Pest Is Spreading Rapidly

It's "too widespread to quarantine," experts say.

Close up of a mailbox opened with the contents of the mailbox showing with shallow depth of field
Close up of a mailbox opened with the contents of the mailbox showing with shallow depth of field
Sting Remedy

Find a Dryer Sheet in Your Mailbox?

A USPS worker says you should leave it be

Mice Eating Food in Yard
Mice Eating Food in Yard
Critter Control

8 Things in Your Yard That Attract Mice

Is it time for some backyard maintenance?