Unwelcome signs don't work, so try these eco-friendly solutions to keep out leggy intruders.

By Julie Bawden Davis

Guests often ask me about the colorful insects flying around my houseplants. “Those are ladybugs,” I reply. “My natural pest control solution. Aren’t they cute?”

Has summer got you feeling ant-sy? Don’t just let ants walk all over you, your counters, or anywhere else in your house. If you’re up for a little anti-ant strategy, you can avoid using pesticides and put a stop to the summertime ant parade.

Mothballs pollute your clothes and the air, plus they smell terrible! When it’s time to store your woolens for the season, breathe easy with these nontoxic moth-fighting techniques.

A few tricks to avoid turning a smorgasbord for one of the summer's most annoying pest.

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Need ideas for keeping plant munching pests at bay? From using floating row covers, to protective plant collars and pheremone traps, Doug and Jess give you the low down on keeping the pests out of the garden.

Green extermination for bugs.

Ron & Lisa give tips on how to protect your home from pesticides when fighting off pest problems in your home.

No more good night. No more sleep tight. Bed bugs are back, exploiting our eco-friendliness to feast on our flesh.