Amanda is a home improvement and lifestyle writer with over 10 years of experience. In addition to her writing, you can find Amanda hosting national and local TV segments across the county. Her work ...

Seeing evidence of bugs around the home can be alarming. Whether it’s a cockroach or a wasp nest, bed bugs or ants, one thing is certain – you want them out, and you want them out fast. Some people ...

Cohabitating with unwelcome critters is no one's idea of fun. Armed with a few basic tools and a bit of knowledge, however, you can create a pest-free environment in no time. While professional ...

Scouted selects products independently. If you purchase something from our posts, we may earn a small commission. For all the benefits of longer, sunnier spring days, there’s one major drawback to the ...

Today, we're diving into the world of DIY pest control, courtesy of one of our own—Nicole Jaques. Nicole certainly had her thinking cap on when she came up with this simple yet effective solution to ...

Dish soap is a DIY pest solution that causes more harm to plants than help in pest deterrent. Essential oils are another pest control solution that often proves to be weak or ineffective. Tobacco and ...

Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 04/19/25: Rose Pest Solutions’ Marketing Director Janelle Iaccino, A.K.A. ‘The Bug Girl’, joins the program to talk about looking out for fake DIY ...