There are 2.5 million ants for every person on Earth — and sometimes it seems like they’re all trying to break into your kitchen. Beyond the ick factor, ants are not just uninvited guests, explains ...

Lisa Gonzalez ducked under a tent used to catch bugs in a Glendale backyard and reached her arm into a small bottle at the tip of the trap. She pulled out what looked like a clump of dirt. As the ...

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First, clean the area where ants are hanging out. They are often attracted indoors by food and water, so remove any temptations and wipe the area with all-purpose cleaner. This way when you put out ...

Gather the ingredients for your homemade bug spray. Catnip contains nepetalactone, which attracts cats but repels bugs naturally. Using dried catnip, which you can find for a few dollars at any pet ...