Resources to Protect Your Home & Lawn From Pests
From killing fire ants to controlling carpenter bees, we have how-to articles, videos, and expert tips to help win the battle against invading pests.
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How to Kill and Prevent Japanese Beetles and Grubs
Japanese beetles are destructive pests that deliver a two-for-one blow to landscapes and lawns.
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How to Kill and Control Wasps
Wasps, the bane of picnics and summer BBQs, can sting repeatedly and invite more wasps to the party. Learn how to identify and protect your family from these pests.
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How to Kill and Control Hornets
Hornets, a type of wasp, are controlled the same. By understanding these pests and their habits, you can get rid of hornets and protect against hornet nests and stings.
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How to Protect Your Lawn Against Chinch Bugs
Chinch bugs are tiny destructive pests that damage turf grasses and other plants in the grass family. Discover how to spot chinch bugs and their damage and control them in your yard.
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How to Protect Your Home Against Indoor and Outdoor Pests
Learn how to kill and control common insects and other pests with one simple product that protects your home, indoors and outdoors, for up to 12 months.
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How to Win the Battle Against Ants and Spiders
Learn how one simple, ready-to-use product can win the battle against ants and spiders, whether they're inside your home or outside, ready to make their way in.
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How to Kill Indoor Pests Fast and Easy
Learn how you can win the battle against insects, spiders and other pests inside your home. You can kill and control indoor insect pests fast and easy with Amdro.
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How to Identify and Kill Spotted Lanternflies
Learn how you can identify spotted lanternflies and help stop the spread of these destructive pests before they damage your plants and property.
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How to Control and Kill Spotted Lanternflies
Learn why spotted lanternflies are bad and what to do when you find a spotted lanternfly. With Amdro brand, you can kill and control these invasive pests.
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How to Kill Cicadas and Reclaim Your Yard
Nuisance cicadas can disrupt your outdoor plans and damage your landscape to boot. Learn how to protect your yard with Amdro and put an end to cicada invasions.
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Everything You Need to Know About Murder Hornets
Murder hornets have joined this list of dangerous and destructive insect threats unwittingly introduced to North America.
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Fun Facts on Fire Ants
Fire Ants are reddish brown in color, live in mounds by the thousands and worst of all intrude and sting. Learn more facts about these fiery pests.
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Fire Ant Map
Check out our graphic to learn more about these fiery creatures and where they can be found!
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How to Kill and Prevent Ants in Your House and Yard
By taking these steps to kill and prevent ants in your house and yard, you can reclaim your peace of mind and your home.
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An Interview With Dr. Kelly Loftin, Fire Ant Expert
Dr. Kelly Loftin explains how to identify and manage stinging biting fire ants.
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How to Avoid a Fire Ant Sting
The best way to avoid painful fire ant bites and stings when enjoying the outdoors is by learning to avoid them.
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Hurricanes, Floods and Floating Fire Ants
Understanding fire ant flood secrets can prepare you for when hurricanes or flooding send floating fire ants your way.
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How to Identify and Kill Sugar Ants
If sugar ants have your household in an uproar, don't despair. You can kill sugar ants — indoors and out — and prevent their return.
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How to Treat Fire Ants with the Two-Step Method (Video)
Check out this video to learn how to use AMDRO products to complete the expert-recommended Two-Step Method to rid your yard of fire ants all season long!
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How to Kill and Prevent Fire Ants in Your Yard
By the time their mounds are visible, fire ants have been hard at work for months, overtaking your property from below.
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The Life of A Fire Ant Infographic
Check out our infographic to learn more about the life cycle of a Fire Ant!
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Understanding a Fire Ant Colony
In order to meet the challenge of a fire ant invasion, it is important to understand the lifestyle habits of fire ant colonies.
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Why Ant Bait is Better and How to Bait Fire Ants
When it comes to ridding your yard of these pests and their unattractive mounds, your best line of defense is a bait that aims for the heart of the ant colony.
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Why Home Remedies for Fire Ants Don't Work
When you live in an area threatened with fire ant activity, protecting your home and family from these dangerous pests is a priority.
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Fall Home Pest Inspection: How and Where to Check Your House for Pesky Invaders
Finding ants, silverfish and more unpleasant intruders, such as cockroaches, in your home is unsettling. But by taking the time to understand their habits, you can prevent infestation.
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Ant Damage and Disruption: Clues to Your Culprits
One of the most prevalent insects in the environment, ants are also leading household pests in the United States.
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Fun Facts on Spiders
Spiders can come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors. Learn more interesting facts about these creepy, crawly creatures.
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Spindly Spiders and their Secret Sanctuaries (Infographic)
Learn to ID 3 venomous spiders, steps to take if bitten, and how to protect your loved ones.
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Spindly Spiders and Their Secret Sanctuaries
Learn to identify three venomous spiders, steps to take if bitten, and how to protect your loved ones.
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The Truth About Bedbugs
Understanding bedbugs helps you effectively deal with these annoying, sneaky bloodsuckers.
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Fun Facts on Cockroaches
Cockroaches are brown, black or mixed in color. They invade in swarms and leave tracks of bacteria. Learn even more intriguing facts about cockroaches here.
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How to Kill and Prevent Ticks in Your Yard
By understanding common ticks and their behavior, you can get rid of ticks and protect your family with the best tick treatment for yards.
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Identifying Common Ants and Their Behavior (Infographic)
Ants are the leading household pests in the United States. Learn to identify different traits on common house ants.
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How to Protect and Rid Your Home of Rats and Mice
Equipped with knowledge and effective controls, you can win the battle and protect your home and family against rats and mice.
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Managing Surprise Midwinter Insect Pests
Prevent midwinter pests from disrupting your cozy holiday home.
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5 Fascinating Facts About Roaches
While there are many myths surrounding this pest, there are plenty of factual reasons to keep cockroaches out of your home.
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The Truth About Tarantulas and Other Spiders
Test your tarantula and spider know-how. Learn what's a myth and what's not.
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How to Kill and Control Black Flies in Your Yard
By understanding these pests, you can get rid of black flies and protect your family against their bites.
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How to Kill and Protect Against Asian Lady Beetles
By understanding these pests and their invasive nature, you can get rid of Asian lady beetles and protect your home.
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How to Kill and Prevent Fleas in Your Yard
By learning to identify flea problems and taking action, you can get rid of fleas and protect your family against their return.
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Choosing the Right Slug & Snail Product for You
When slugs and snails invade your garden, you can confidently choose the right products to get rid of these slimy pests.
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First-Time Homeowners Tips: Tackling Seasonal Pest Control
Understanding when and how pests operate will help you protect your biggest investment and prevent seasonal pest problems.
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How to Pest Proof Your Home and Yard this Summer
Backyard barbecues and opening your house to fresh, warm breezes are hallmarks of what should be a carefree season. But insect pests could put a damper on your fun.
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Pest Control Tips For New Homeowners (Video)
Being a new homeowner can be overwhelming. Let us help! Check out our tips on how to pest proof your home.
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Pest Control Tips For the South (Video)
Every region has specific pests that they have to deal with and the Southern US is no different. Check out our video to learn more about how to treat and prevent pests common to the Southern United States.
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Pest Control Tips For Spring (Video)
Spring is prime time for fun, sun and unfortunately pests! Check out our tips on how to prevent those pesky creatures so that you can make the most of the season!
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How to Kill and Prevent Mosquitoes in Your Yard
This two-step treatment method can help you put an end to mosquitoes before they bite, breed or spread pathogens that cause disease.
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Regional Report: Mosquitoes in the Southwest
Learn more about the impact of mosquitoes and how to control them in the Southwest from mosquito expert, Dr. Dawn Gouge.
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Regional Report: Mosquitoes in Florida and the Southeast
Learn more about the impact of mosquitoes and how to control them in Florida and the Southeast from mosquito expert, Dr. Jonathan Day.
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Regional Report: Mosquitoes in the South and Gulf Coast Regions
Learn more about the impact of mosquitoes and how to control them in the South and Gulf Coast regions from mosquito expert, Dr. Mike Merchant.
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Regional Report: Mosquitoes in Chicago and the Midwest
Learn more about the impact of mosquitoes and how to control them in the Midwest and its urban centers from mosquito expert, Dr. Justin Harbison.
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What Attracts Mosquitoes To Some People More Than Others?
There are numerous reasons why some people get bitten by mosquitoes while others are seemingly immune. Mosquitoes do not randomly select their victims.
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Regional Report: Mosquitoes in the Northeast
Learn more about mosquitoes in the northeast from leading experts in the field, and protect your family against these pest threats.
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All About Mosquitoes and Effective Controls
Understanding the basics behind mosquitoes and effective mosquito control can help you protect your family against this threat.
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Preventing Mosquito-Borne Diseases
Understand diseases spread by mosquitoes, their transmission and their prevention can help you protect your family from these terrible threats.
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How To Protect Yourself Against the Zika Virus
Get answers to common questions on Zika virus and the mosquitoes that spread the disease.
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Learn About Mosquitoes and How to Prevent Their Bites
When mosquitoes bite, they pierce the skin while injecting saliva into the wound. Mosquito saliva contains proteins that trigger an immune system response, resulting in an itchy bump.
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Preventing West Nile Virus Around Your Home
Understanding the status of this potentially fatal virus in 2018 can help you protect against West Nile's threat.
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Regional Report: Mosquitoes in the Northwest
See how areas of the Northwest have experienced significant outbreaks of mosquito-borne disease, and learn how to protect your family from these pests.
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Three Disease-Transmitting Mosquitoes You Should Know
Recognize potentially harmful mosquitoes to help prepare you to take control of mosquitoes on your property and protect your family from their threat.
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Zika Virus and Mosquito Prevention
Understanding Zika's impact and potential can help you protect against Zika and other mosquito-borne diseases.
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Common Pests of the Midwest
Insect and animal pests are problems throughout the country, but certain regions are more prone to specific types. Check out some of the most common pests that affect the Midwest.
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Common Pests of the Northeast
Insect and animal pests are problems throughout the country, but certain regions are more prone to specific types. Check out some of the most common pests that affect the Northeast.
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Common Pests of the South
Insect and animal pests are problems throughout the country, but certain regions are more prone to specific types. Check out some of the most common pests that affect the South.
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Common Summer Pests of the Midwest
The Midwest's summer heat, humidity and rains attracts a variety of insatiable pests. The following critters are the most likely to show up in your backyard during the warmest months of the year.
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Common Summer Pests by Region Tips to Avoid Them (Infographic)
Summer's here and outdoor living is easy - unless you're invaded by pests. Enjoy the sunny days and mild nights by taking control of your outdoor space with the pest prevention know-how.
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Common Summer Pests of the Northeast
The warm and humid summer weather in the Northeast draws a variety of pests. The following troublemakers enjoy dining on your landscape at this time of year.
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Common Summer Pests of the South
Read on to learn more about the most common pests of the South and how to control them in your yard, so you can get back to the more enjoyable activities that the warm season has to offer.
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Managing Scorpions Indoors and Out
There are about 70 species of scorpions in the United States. Learn more about where these pests reside, and how to get rid of them.
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Common Pests of the Pacific Northwest
Insect and animal pests are problems throughout the country, but certain regions are more prone to specific types. Check out some of the most common pests that affect the Pacific Northwest.
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Pests of the Southwest
Here are some of the most common insect and animal pests that affect the Southwest region.
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Common Insect and Animal Pests by Region
Although insect and animal pests are problems nationwide, certain areas of the country are more prone to vermin.
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Common Summer Pests of the South
Read on to learn more about the most common pests of the South and how to control them in your yard, so you can get back to the more enjoyable activities that the warm season has to offer.
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Common Summer Pests of the Pacific Northwest
Read on to learn more about the most common pests of the Pacific Northwest and how to control them in your yard, so you can get back to the more enjoyable activities that the warm season has to offer.
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Most Common Pests by Region (Infographic)
Read about the most common insect and animal pests and ways to get rid of them by region.
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Identifying and Treating Carpenter Ants
Don't let carpenter ants take up residence in your home's wood. You can nail the problem, and finish off carpenter colonies, one and all.
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How to Kill Carpenter Bees and Identify Their Damage
Carpenter bee activities can cause extensive damage to wooden structures, including your home, and threaten their integrity.
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How to Identify and Kill Wood-Damaging Pests
Accurate identification of carpenter bees, carpenter ants, and termites is essential to effective control and prevention of home damage.
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How to Kill Termites and Protect Against Their Damage
To prevent termite infestations and limit damage, go beyond regular inspections and protective treatments.
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The Differences Between Termites and Carpenter Ants (Infographic)
Learn how to tell the differences between carpenter ants and termites.
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5 Facts Homeowners Don't Know About Deer Ticks
When armed with the right facts and treatment solutions, you can gain control of the deer tick population in your yard and put your mind at ease.
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Pest Alert: Lungworm Disease
Protect yourself and your family against lungworm disease by learning about slugs, snails and rat lungworm.
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Get to Know Your Backyard Ticks
A few precautions and a little knowledge can help protect you and your family from tick bites and tick-borne illnesses.
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Protecting Your Home and Family Against Ticks and Fleas
Protect your home and family with these following tips against fleas and ticks.
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Getting Rid of Lawn-Destroying Grubs
Just when you think your lawn has survived summer's stresses, patches of wilted, brown grass sound alarms. Though other problems may be in play, lawn grubs are likely culprits. Grub damage peaks in late summer and early fall, when these underground pests feast on grass roots. To limit the damage they cause, understand your opposition and stay ahead of their grubby games.
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How to Kill Mole Crickets and Prevent Lawn Damage
Mole crickets are sub-surface pests are responsible for widespread turf destruction.
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Stink Bug Control: Keeping These Smelly Pests From Invading Your Landscape And Home This Fall
Your best line of defense when it comes to brown marmorated stink bugs (BMSB) is understanding them.
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Taking On Surface-Feeding Turf Pests
Fight pests that feed on grasses at surface level, before extensive damage is done.
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How to Kill Slugs and Snails and Prevent Garden Damage
Slugs and snails can create a lot of damage to a garden. Protect your plants from these destructive pests.
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Pest Alert: Lone Star Ticks and Alpha-gal Syndrome
Ticks are more than just a nuisance. They can carry pathogens, including viruses, bacteria, and parasites that cause diseases.
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Pest Alert: Ticks and Lyme Disease
Lyme disease is now the most common disease transmitted by ticks, fleas, mosquitoes and similar creatures.
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How to ID and Control Gophers Moles and Voles (Infographic)
Victory over gophers, moles and voles depends on correctly identifying the culprits and meeting their challenges head on.
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How to Catch a Mouse in Your House
Trapping an invading rodent can be quick and simple when you understand the opposition, have the best trap to kill mice and rats quickly, and know where and how to set it up.
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Managing Deer in Home Landscapes
Prevent any damage caused by deer in your home garden and landscape.
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The Best Way to Kill Rats and Mice Quickly
A better trap—yes, it does exist—provides a better solution to kill rats and mice quickly and efficiently.
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Protecting Against Diseases Carried by Mice and Rats
By understanding rats and mice and the stakes of rodent invasions, you can take simple, effective action to prevent exposure to rodent-transmitted diseases.
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How to ID and Kill Gophers
Victory over ground-dwelling animal pests depends on correctly identifying the culprits and meeting their challenges head on.
