Control a flea infestation with daily vacuuming to get rid of adult fleas, eggs, and larvae. Make sure to also vacuum upholstered furniture and along baseboards. Washing bedding and steam cleaning ...

Fleas are a year-round problem in the South, both indoors and out. “They’re carried into your yard by wildlife such as squirrels, raccoons, opossums, mice, and deer,” says Eric Benson, PhD, professor ...

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Besides sealing entryways and practicing good sanitation in and around the house, you’ll also need to exterminate these ...

Sticky traps or glue boards are also effective for tracking and reducing spider populations, added the extension service. Place them generously along walls, under furniture, behind toilets, in closets ...