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Brown Recluse Spider Webs Look Different: Here's How To Identify One In Your Home Or Yard

staff@hunker.com (Christy Rae Ammons) — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Brown recluses don't trap prey, so their nests aren't as exposed or ornate as other spider webs. Learn how to identify their webs and where you might find them.

Easier Than Hand Pulling: The Home Depot-Exclusive Tool For Removing Weeds

staff@hunker.com (Aleem Ahmad) — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0000

Save your back and skip the endless tug-of-war with stubborn weeds. This tool has mostly positive reviews from users who say it makes the job much easier.

Skip Vinegar: There's A Smarter Way To Get Rid Ants In Your Yard Without Chemicals

staff@hunker.com (Chris Deziel) — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:30:00 +0000

If you find that vinegar hasn't been effective at controlling ants in your yard, there's another natural, chemical-free option you can try.

Destroy Annoying Crabgrass With A DIY Solution You Already Own

staff@hunker.com (Ryan Cashman) — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Crabgrass is an annoying and invasive weed that can wreak havoc on your lawn and garden. Luckily, there's a common and low-cost household item that can kill it.

How To Get Rid Of Gnats And Fruit Flies Using Old Pickle Jars And A Screwdriver

staff@hunker.com (Christy Rae Ammons) — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Gnats and fruit flies can multiply quickly in the kitchen, but one simple DIY uses common household items to help bring their numbers under control.

How To Repel Ticks: 5 Overlooked Solutions That Are So Simple

staff@hunker.com (Chris Deziel) — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Ticks can cause a whole range of dangerous diseases. Luckily, there are a few very simple steps you can take to repel these arachnids.

Move Over, DEET: There's A Less Toxic Way To Repel Mosquitoes And Ticks

staff@hunker.com (Kristeen Cherney) — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0000

This DEET alternative is generally safe and works by interfering with the receptors of mosquitoes and ticks, thereby preventing them from biting you.

How To Keep Squirrels At Bay By Planting A Flower That's Fast Growing

staff@hunker.com (Kristeen Cherney) — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Squirrels might be cute, but they're also unbelievably tenacious garden pests. Well, there's a flower that can help deter them... and it grows fast too!

What To Do If Your Landscape Beds Are Infested With Crabgrass

staff@hunker.com (Erin Rebar) — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 03:00:00 +0000

Don't let this weed take over your landscape. Fortunately, there are multiple things you can do to get it under control and help keep it from coming back.

Help Keep Ticks Out Of Your Yard With This Simple Landscaping Fix

staff@hunker.com (Natalie Howard) — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 20:30:00 +0000

You don't always need pricey treatments to help keep ticks away. One simple change to your yard routine could make your outdoor space a lot less inviting.

Forget Coffee Grounds And Salt — Here's A Better Natural Way To Banish Snails

staff@hunker.com (Christy Rae Ammons) — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:30:00 +0000

Coffee grounds and salt may not be foolproof methods to keep unwanted snails away from your garden, but this chemical-free solution is closer.

Stop Hand Pulling: There's A Smarter Way To Remove Weeds From Gravel Driveways

staff@hunker.com (Danielle Valente) — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Hand pulling weeds can be a tedious task. However, there's a tool that can make removing sprouts from a gravel driveway easier and more effective.

How To Make Ticks Hate Your Yard With A Lawn Mower

staff@hunker.com (Christy Rae Ammons) — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Reclaim your yard from the terror of ticks this summer. With these simple lawn-mowing tips, you'll give these pests fewer reasons to invade your property.

In Some States, This Backyard Pest Is Actually Legally Protected

staff@hunker.com (Sakshi Khaitan) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0000

States in the West Coast and Midwest protect this backyard visitor due to conservation efforts. Plus, they aren't all that bad, since they hunt other pests.

How To Repel These 9 Pests Using Lavender

staff@hunker.com (Cayla Leonard) — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0000

From cuddly yet troublesome critters to home-wrecking insects and visitors who much on your plants, lavender can help repel a wide range of pests.

Not Beer Or Copper: The Overlooked Way To Get Rid Of Backyard Slugs

staff@hunker.com (Kathleen Shipman) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 23:00:00 +0000

Slugs can destroy your garden in no time at all. Fortunately, there's an easy, beer-free way to keep the slugs at bay and preserve your backyard (and sanity).

Leave The Landscape Fabric Behind: Here's Why You Don't Need It

staff@hunker.com (Cayla Leonard) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0000

While landscape fabric may seem like the quick and easy solution to stop weeds in your garden, its drawbacks can be just as annoying to deal with in the yard.

Plant This Overlooked Cover Crop In Late Summer To Prevent Sprouting Weeds

staff@hunker.com (Cayla Leonard) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:30:00 +0000

Planting flora that can compete against weeds is one of the best ways to naturally keep your garden under control, and one crop is a great, underrated option.

Help Reduce Ticks In Your Yard By Avoiding This Common Landscaping Plant

staff@hunker.com (Amy Freeman) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Ticks are an incredibly annoying and dangerous pest. If you want to help prevent them from setting up shop in your yard, avoid this plant at all costs.

Forget WD-40: There's A Smarter Way To Keep Spiders Out Of Your Home

staff@hunker.com (Aleem Ahmad) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0000

If you have a spider infestation at home, don't rush to get the WD-40 can. There are smarter, more effective ways to keep spiders out for good.