In the spring of 2023, my neighborhood on the north side of Chicago had a problem: a temperature change above Lake Michigan floated into our streets and caused fly eggs across the area to hatch.

Small drain flies can feel like a huge headache. Learn an easy DIY to find the source of your fly problem and tips to remove them and stop them from returning.

So, you're dealing with a house flies infestation. The good news: house flies don't bite. The bad news: It's gross to have a swarm of uninvited flies gathering around your kitchen. Plus, they create ...

After the long winter months, many of us are quick to welcome spring and summer with open arms. However, it can be difficult to enjoy the sunshine when it comes with an influx of flies. Fortunately, ...

Vinegar repels and traps flies by disrupting their scent-based navigation. Use it fresh and warm, mixed with soap, oil, or mint, and spray in problem areas. Pair with cleaning; call a pro if flies ...

Fruit flies are some of the worst household pests that exist, made worse by the fact that they are seemingly impossible to get rid of. The flies are attracted to fruit, other foods, and garbage, and ...

We don’t always have the answers, but we have some people on speed dial who do — which is why we present to you our series FYI where we have experts explain if lip balm is actually bad, how often ...

Set traps with vinegar and dish soap to catch gnats and make sure to keep your drains clean, dispose of overripe fruit, and ...

Fill a small bowl or jar with a cup of apple cider vinegar and a few squirts of dish soap.