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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Richard Parr / Getty Images Studies have shown that spiders are averse to some scents—using them in your home means spiders will ...

While spiders do plenty of good for our ecosystems by consuming other unwanted pests, many of us can agree that we'd rather not have them bedding down with us in our homes. Their webs, bites, and ...

Dear Heloise: I had about 25 pounds of potatoes that I had to turn into potato salad. I boiled as many potatoes as I could in my 8-1/2-quart aluminum pot, and the potatoes turned the inside of my pot ...

As winter weather is just around the corner, creepy crawling critters will be looking for warmth and unfortunately, sneaking into your home. Most spiders in Washington state are not poisonous, ...

Even though many spiders are not venomous, they are still unwelcome in homes. There are a few simple fixes and natural ...

It's all over social media: The claims that essential oils are a safe and effective alternative to pesticides. People swear these natural oils can repel or kill ants, spiders, ticks, mosquitoes, bed ...

It’s that time of year again, people: spiders are gearing up to invade our homes as the days turn colder and the nights grow darker (plus, sorry to say it, but September marks the moment that spiders ...

Spiders enter your house to feast on other insects, find moisture, and shelter in warm spots, so eliminating these factors helps. Spiders are natural predators that control flies, mosquitoes, and ...