Hunker
  • Home Improvement
    • Repair
    • Remodel
    • Appliances
    • Home Security
    • Home Improvement Hacks
  • Design
    • Decor
    • Furniture
    • Painting
    • DIY
    • Design Hacks
  • Cleaning
    • Organize & Storage
    • Laundry
    • Cleaning Hacks
  • Garden
    • Garden Tools & Supplies
    • Fruit & Vegetable Garden
    • Houseplants
    • Flowers
    • Garden Hacks
    • Pests, Weeds & Problems
    • Landscaping
  • Lifestyle
    • Entertaining
    • Real Estate
  • Experts
  • Features
  • Newsletter
  • About
  • Editorial Policies
  • No-AI Writing Policy
  • Our Experts
  • Archive
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
© 2026 Static Media. All Rights Reserved
Hunker
Hunker
Pests, Weeds & Problems
Home Improvement Design Cleaning Garden Lifestyle Experts Features
  • Newsletter

Pests, Weeds & Problems

  • bunny in potted plants
    By Alison Kasch 1 day ago

    Use PVC Pipes To Keep Pests Out Of Your Outdoor Plants With An Impressive DIY

    Squirrels and rabbits love turning your garden into a buffet. However, this TikToker has a DIY made from PVC pipes that will keep these pests away from plants.

    Read More
  • A professional gardener planting seedlings beneath a traditional plastic landscape fabric.
    By Scott Dylan Westerlund 8 days ago

    Not Traditional Landscape Fabric: The Eco-Friendly Material You Could Use Instead

    Want to suppress weeds in your garden but not deal with the potential drawbacks of landscape fabric? This alternative uses a natural material to block weeds.

    Read More
  • pulling weeds from pavers, autumn leaves on ground
    By Adrian Suppes 9 days ago

    Fall Is The Best Time To Control These Stubborn Weeds—Here's How

    Those persistent weeds that laugh off summer treatments become surprisingly vulnerable in the fall, when their defenses are weakest and removal is easiest.

    Read More
  • A grey mouse crawls over plastic containers filled with food
    By Emily Ray 10 days ago

    Will WD-40 Repel Mice?

    This household staple gets passed around as a quick fix for rodent trouble. We asked two pest control experts whether it actually keeps unwanted guests out.

    Read More
  • A squirrel hangs from a branch trying to get to an old terracotta bird feeder
    By Emily Ray 10 days ago

    Gardener Shares Clever Kitchen Staple Trick To Help Keep Squirrels Off Her Bird Feeder

    One TikTok gardener has revealed the kitchen staple she uses to keep squirrels away from her bird feeder, and it's easy to test out for yourself.

    Read More
  • A person  digging in garden and planting flowers.
    By Kristeen Cherney 11 days ago

    Finding Them In Your Garden Is A Great Indicator Of A Healthy Ecosystem

    Don't panic if you find this invertebrate in your garden. It's a sign of healthy soil. Not only that, but these critters add fertilizer and aerate soil, too.

    Read More
  • Person with rubber gloves and magnifying glass pointing out bedbug infestation
    By Chris Deziel 12 days ago

    Keep Bed Bugs Off Furniture With A Simple Tool

    Getting rid of a bed bug infestation often requires the professionals, but using this tool can help you figure out if that's what you're dealing with.

    Read More
  • An ant hill in a lawn
    By Jane LaCroix 12 days ago

    Say Goodbye To Ants In Your Lawn With An Eco-Friendly Home Depot Find

    Ants can take over a yard fast, but harsh chemicals aren't the only way to fight back. Here's a gentler option worth a look at the hardware store.

    Read More
  • mouse with tools
    By Alison Kasch 13 days ago

    Not Chemicals Or Traps: How To Keep Mice Out Of Your Garage This Winter

    Mice can invade your garage through gaps you might barely notice, and these often-overlooked spots deserve special attention before winter arrives.

    Read More
  • Justin Huang pitching Cup-a-Bug to the Sharks on Shark Tank
    By Charlotte D. Miller 16 days ago

    Where Did Cup-A-Bug Insect Catcher End Up After Shark Tank?

    If you want to get bugs out of your home, but don't want to kill them, Justin Huang's product was made for you. Is it thriving after its Shark Tank debut?

    Read More
  • Rat crawling through grass in an unkempt lawn
    By Chris Deziel 16 days ago

    Not Bait Or Traps: The Lawn Maintenance Task That Can Keep Rats & Mice At Bay

    Skip the bait and traps, and try this lawn maintenance task to keep rats and mice out of the yard instead. It's cheap, easy, and likely a chore you already do.

    Read More
  • Carpenter bee digging hole in structural wood, causing damage.
    By Chris Deziel 19 days ago

    Say Goodbye To Carpenter Bees With The Help Of WD-40

    People are using WD-40 to kill carpenter bees, but to keep them from coming back, you need to take additional steps. Here's what to do to get rid of them.

    Read More
  • Person cleaning an outdoor AC unit
    By Shelley Frost 20 days ago

    Ditch Store Bought: DIYer Uses Old Wood Pallets To Cover Up An Unsightly AC Unit

    Your outdoor AC unit is likely not the most flattering welcome to your home. This wood pallet DIY will cover it up with minimal woodworking skills needed.

    Read More
  • Person refilling a birdbath in a garden
    By Shelley Frost 22 days ago

    Say Goodbye To Frequent Cleanings: The Simple Birdbath Addition That Keeps Water Fresh

    Wouldn't it be great if you didn't have to clean out algae from your birdbath all the time? Well, this simple item is just what you need to accomplish that.

    Read More
  • A person wearing white gloves holding wood mulch.
    By Alison Kasch 24 days ago

    Trade In Wood Mulch: The Durable, Weed-Resistant Alternative

    There's no denying the benefits of wood mulch, but there are just as many disadvantages that might make this inorganic mulch a better option for your garden.

    Read More
  • A person removes a bottle cap
    By Jane LaCroix 26 days ago

    Skip Traditional Pesticides: The Bottle Cap DIY For Getting Rid Of Ants

    Skip traditional pesticides and use this simple bottle cap DIY trap to get rid of ants. Fill bottle caps with a mix of sugar and borax or baking soda.

    Read More
  • Person spreading landscape fabric over the ground
    By Cayla Leonard 27 days ago

    Skip Landscape Fabric: The Unexpected Durable Alternative To Consider

    The cost of landscape fabric can add up quickly. We found a more durable and ridiculously cheaper option (Hint: you may already have it at home).

    Read More
  • Person working in a raised garden bed.
    By Kristeen Cherney 27 days ago

    The Long-Lasting, Weed-Resistant Alternative To Mulch For Neater Raised Garden Beds

    Maybe the mulched raised garden bed look isn't working for your outdoor space. There's a weed-resistant alternative that won't need to be replaced often.

    Read More
  • A snail is feeding on a lettuce leaf growing in a garden
    By Sakshi Khaitan 27 days ago

    You Don't Need Coffee Grounds: Use This Garden Staple To Deter Snails

    This snail-deterrent is more more durable than coffee grounds because it's too difficult for the pests to slide over it. And if they try to, it can damage them.

    Read More
  • Two people walking by a sign showing ticks are nearby
    By Chris Deziel 28 days ago

    How To Repel Ticks With A Simple But Overlooked Flower (It's Not Geranium)

    Planting this specific type of perennial and as using its flowers as a DIY insecticide can help you keep ticks away. Learn how to grow and use it effectively.

    Read More
  • A brown recluse spider walking on a piece of wood
    By Johnny Lewis 28 days ago

    Brown Recluse Vs. Orb Weaver Spider: How To Easily Tell The Difference

    Despite the name, it's not possible to tell a brown recluse from an orb weaver based solely on color. We're going to share several characteristics you can use.

    Read More
  • Gloved hand holding a pepper with slug in garden
    By Kristeen Cherney 28 days ago

    Not Copper: The Surprisingly Simple Way To Trap Garden Slugs With Beer

    Beer for slugs? You're throwing a very special party, and the slugs are invited. The yeast in beer attracts slugs to this effective homemade trap.

    Read More
  • Hand holding a set of WD-40 cans
    By Kristeen Cherney 29 days ago

    Does Spraying WD-40 Keep Ants Away?

    WD-40 is a versatile solvent that many homeowners (and lawnmowers) can't do without. But is it versatile enough to get rid of pesky ants as well?

    Read More
  • A pair of gloved hands pulling up lawn weeds
    By Alison Kasch 29 days ago

    Man Uses Two Home Depot Finds To Prevent Grassy Lawn Weeds

    As you prep your yard for fall and winter, is there anything you can do to try and prevent weeds ahead of time? Two Home Depot options can help with that.

    Read More
  • A woman's hand with a hose cleaning a birdbath in a garden
    By Danielle Valente 29 days ago

    Ditch The Chemicals: There's A Cuter Way To Keep Birdbath Water Fresh & Clean

    Keeping your birdbath clean is essential, both for aesthetic purposes and for the health of the birds. To avoid using chemicals, consider this cute Amazon find.

    Read More
  • Gloved hands scooping up wood chips
    By Kristeen Cherney 1 month ago

    Skip Wood Chips: Replace Mulch With Something Safer For Your Home's Foundation

    Wood chips are a popular mulch choice but they might not be the best bet for areas near your foundation. Here's a safer and more durable alternative.

    Read More
  • A gardener pulls weeds from a flowerbed full of rose bushes
    By Emily Ray 1 month ago

    Trade In Landscape Fabric: The Biodegradable Weed Barrier That's Plastic-Free

    Landscape fabric isn't the only way to smother stubborn weeds. One biodegradable option can suppress unwanted growth without leaving synthetic material behind.

    Read More
About Archive Privacy Policy
© 2026 Static Media® Hunker.com All Rights Reserved
More From Static Media
EngadgetJalopnikTVLineExploreGarden GuidesHouse DigestIslandsOutdoor GuidePlanetWare
Hunker