Summer is bug season no matter where you live. Ants, mosquitos, beetles, you name it -- when the weather warms, insects come out to play, eat and bite. To combat bug takeovers, there are a few common houseplants that act as natural bug repellants, keeping spiders and other bugs at bay.

Yes, Certain Houseplants Repel Bugs. Here Are 6 to Try This Summer

Ants are survivors. They were on Earth with the dinosaurs. Getting rid of them requires patience and persistence. Many homemade DIY solutions take care of smaller infestations. Sometimes chemicals and professional pest removal are needed. Here are some options to try. Getting Rid Of Ants In the House. Ants don’t...

How To Get Rid Of Ants

It seems to happen overnight. One day, my kitchen is just fine and the next, it’s buzzing with a gross infestation of fruit flies. I always eye the bananas on the counter and figure they are to blame. “No one likes finding a bunch of fruit flies hanging out...

The Only Way To Get Rid of Fruit Flies, According to a Pest Control Expert

A trail of ants in your kitchen is probably not a welcome sight. Ants are a common household pest, but they can be easy to eliminate if you spring into action quickly. We talked to the pros in pest control about what DIY ant killers are worth a try. Mix up one of the solutions below to get rid of the ants in your home.

6 DIY Ant Killers That Actually Work, According to Pest Pros

Holes that suddenly appear in your lawn can be unsightly and problematic, interrupting your manicured grass and posing a trip hazard. To remedy the situation, you need to know what’s causing the holes but in many cases, the insects or animals causing the situation do their work at night or out of sight.

Holes in Your Yard, But No Mounds? 8 Causes and What to Do About Them

Are you wondering how you can get rid of yellow jackets? Clayton Darwin has a simple trick for you that works like magic. Yellow jackets are similar to honey bees in color, but they are not the same. These insects are predatory social wasps that are more aggressive and can sting more painfully than bees. They are sensitive to sound and vibration, so make sure not to go near their nest.

DIY Yellow Jacket Trap (Cheap and Easy)

If you are out for a drive and having a good time, it just takes one rock to the windshield to ruin your day. If you get a chip or crack on your windshield, you need to repair it as soon as possible. If you don’t try to patch up the damage soon after it happens, the crack could spread, leading to worse visibility and eventually a full windshield replacement from a repair shop will be needed. But with a DIY windshield repair kit and the right instructions, you can fix cracks yourself. Here is a detailed guide on how to fix a cracked windshield.

How to fix a cracked windshield

Bright red toadstools, funky jelly fungus, and rounded puffball mushrooms in lawn grass may look alarming. However, lawn mushrooms can be a sign that you have healthy soil. Mushrooms can help lawns grow better by breaking down organic matter and making soil nutrients more available to plant roots. Before we...

Are There Mushrooms in Your Lawn? They're Actually a Good Sign, a Gardening Pro Says

For many home gardeners, raised garden beds are a wonderful solution to their yard woes. Raised beds can help you incorporate the exact right soil for your picky plants or extend the amount of garden space you have. But not every plant will do great in a raised bed. Some...

10 Plants You Should Never Grow in a Raised Bed

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

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The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

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Quick Answers: The hummingbird is the smallest bird in North America, with some species weighing as little as .1 ounces. Over 330 species of hummingbirds live in the Western hemisphere. These little birds delight us with their fast-beating wings and colorful feathers. It’s hard to imagine how tiny baby hummingbirds and hummingbird eggs must be […]

When Do Hummingbirds Lay Eggs and Have Babies?

Late summer and early fall are the prime times to plant grass seed. The lawn may be a little worn from summer fun or heat, moisture, pest, or disease issues that take their toll. You may be ready to reimagine the turf, reshaping and refreshing existing zones. Whether filling in...

When and How to Plant Grass Seed

Mow your yard at the right time for a host of benefits. From healthy turf growth to less lawn maintenance, timing matters when it comes to mowing. Lawn grass responds to mowing by using available resources to push up new growth and lengthen leaf blades. Mow at the right time for your turf, and it is more likely to form a dense carpet of self-sustaining grass.

When Is the Best Time to Mow Your Lawn?

It’s estimated that there are millions of species of insects in the world. While many of these species are solely found on the ground — if they’ve been found at all so far! — a surprisingly large number of these global creepy-crawlies are also able to take to the sky. While you may think of […]

10 of the Largest Flying Insects in the World

Many of the insects attracted to our plants are beneficial pollinators such as bees and butterflies, which help fruits and flowers to thrive—but not all bugs in a garden are beneficial. Some of the most popular plants and vegetables are also hotspots for pests we don't want anywhere near...

6 Plants That Attract Unwanted Pests (And You Should Get Rid of Them ASAP), Pros Say

Armor All is one of the most trusted brands in car care, and right now you can save up to 41% off on tons of Armor All products thanks to this secret Amazon sale. In fact, these deals are even better than the ones offered for the brand's "Get Ready For Spring" sale just a few months ago. Check out these great savings on things like car wipes, detailing kits, interior cleaners, car wash soap and much more! You can check out the whole crop of deals right here or see some of our favorite picks just below.

This secret Armor All sale could save you up to 41% on car cleaning products

If brown patches suddenly pop up in your lawn in the middle of summer, the most likely culprit is a fungal disease called, "brown patch." Grass turns brown when it's no longer receiving the proper nutrients, so this could be caused by the disease, underwatering, overwatering, or overfertilization. Brown patches...

5 Simple Fixes for Brown Patches on Your Lawn

Autoblog may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. If you've ever even casually looked into getting a portable power solution for your home, then you probably know all about Jackery. It's quickly becoming one of the most popular brands in the portable generator space and always one of the top-selling options on Amazon, The Home Depot and more. Today, we're bringing you a gigantic $900-off deal on the Jackery Explorer 2000 PRO Portable Power Station, bringing the total price down to just $999 from its original $1,899, the lowest it's ever been. If you just want to get right to the deal you can do that right here, or learn more below.

The Jackery Explorer 2000 Pro portable power station just dropped to its lowest price ever

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

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How to get rid of ants in a car

An occasional fly can get into your car from time to time, and they are easy to deal with. But if you end up with a...

How to get rid of ants in a car

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