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I've Discovered a $3 Kitchen Spice Could Keep Squirrels Out of Your Garden for Good – and It’s Already in Your Pantry

Cayenne pepper is a simple, natural deterrent that squirrels dislike for its strong scent and spicy taste – and pest control experts say it can help protect bulbs, fruit, and bird feeders

Homes & Gardens · Jul 24

5 Scents Rats and Mice Hate – and One Will Leave Your Home Smelling Better Than Before

These common household scents could help make your home less appealing to unwanted rodent visitors

Homes & Gardens · Jul 23

This Fragrant, Easy-to-Grow Herb Repels Destructive Garden Squirrels (But Smells Amazing to Humans)

While squirrels can wreck your hard work, peppermint offers a powerful, entirely natural defense, if you know how to apply it correctly

Homes & Gardens · Jul 4

5 Quick Fixes to Protect Your Yard from Gophers – Do Them Now for a Flourishing Spring Garden

You might be accidentally attracting these destructive critters

Homes & Gardens · Mar 18

What are 'snow fleas' and should you be concerned? I asked a pest expert to explain

Spotted tiny bugs jumping on the snow? We asked the pest experts what on earth these are.

Tom’s Guide · Feb 6

Gardeners urged to use garlic in their yards — experts share reasons why

This common ingredient may be used to add flavor to our dishes, but why are gardeners being urged to use garlic in the yard?

Tom’s Guide · Jul 18, 2025

Mosquitoes turning up uninvited to your garden party? A pest control expert says these 5 plants could be the reason they're attracted to your yard

These plants create the ideal environment for mosquitoes to thrive

Homes & Gardens · Jul 16, 2025

Don't give mosquitoes a 'free nursery' – this simple, non-toxic trick is the 'single most effective mosquito prevention strategy', pros say

Entomologists share their advice on the easiest pest control method we've ever heard

Homes & Gardens · Jul 13, 2025

5 plants never to grow if you don't want to attract squirrels to your yard – and what to grow instead, according to the experts

Despite looking cute, squirrels can be a nuisance in backyards – particularly if you're growing certain types of plants

Homes & Gardens · Jul 9, 2025

This is the quirkiest fly-repelling patio trick I've ever seen – pest pros say it'll help you enjoy fly-free al fresco dining this summer

Disco balls aren't just for dancing

Homes & Gardens · Jul 9, 2025