Flies & gnats · Get Rid of Pests
12 min read
How to Get Rid of Fungus Gnats in Houseplants for Good
Let the top 1–2 inches of soil dry, catch adults on yellow sticky cards and water in Bti every 5–7 days for about 3 weeks. Supplies cost about $25.
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Seasonal
When pests move indoors and breed, and what to do in each season to stay ahead of them.
Fall invaders · Get Rid of Pests
9 min read
How to Get Rid of Ladybugs (Asian Lady Beetles) in Your House
Vacuum them into a knee-high stocking instead of crushing them, then seal the cracks they use before they fly to the house next fall. Indoor sprays don’t help. Supplies run about $15.
Springtails · Get Rid of Pests
11 min read
How to Get Rid of Springtails in Your House for Good
Dry them out: fix the leak or damp spot, keep indoor humidity under 60%, and vacuum or rinse away the rest. A hygrometer and a tube of caulk cost about $15; bug spray rarely helps.
Stink bugs · Get Rid of Pests
12 min read
How to Get Rid of Stink Bugs in Your House for Good
Vacuum them or knock them into soapy water, set a lamp-and-soapy-pan trap at night, and seal outside cracks before late summer. Indoor sprays don’t help. Supplies run about $11–16.