Zachary Smith

Zachary Smith is the founder of PestDude.com. Zachary is a licensed pest control professional with over 20 years of hands on experience eradicating pests from homes and businesses. Zachary earned his Bachelor of Science from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in 2002. He specializes in rodent and insect infestation management of structures and landscapes. His passion is to share his extensive knowledge with the world.

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Top 6 Best Bed Bug Control Products of 2025, Tested & Reviewed

Are bed bugs making your nights restless? In this detailed guide, we’ve tested the most effective bed bug control treatments available today, from insecticides to traps, to eco-friendly formulations. With 20+ years of bed bug control experience, we’ve actually utilized these products to successfully treat countless homes. Our Top Picks Best for Direct Contact Kill: …

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How to Get Rid of House Flies (Both Inside and Outside Your Home)

 Flies are buzzing, annoying pests, and they’re the last visitors you want flying around your kitchen or swarming your outdoor space. Here at The Pest Dude, we help customers learn how to DIY their pest control with tips and tricks we’ve field-tested ourselves. In this blog, we’ll share our top tips on eliminating flies on …

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Top 8 Best Mosquito Control Products of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

Tired of mosquitoes ruining your outdoor gatherings? In this guide, we unveil the top mosquito traps, sprays and repellents that have proven effective in reclaiming outdoor spaces from these relentless pests. Our product recommendations are backed by 20+ years of pest control experience. Our Top Picks Best Overall: Syngenta Demand CS Most Eco-Friendly: Rockwell Labs …

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Top 6 Best Tick Killers of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

Are ticks taking over your yard? In this guide, we delve into the most effective tick control products on the market, from potent repellents to sprays that we’ve personally tested in the field. With over 20 years of pest control experience, we’re confident in our recommendations. Our Top Picks Best Overall: Rockwell Labs EcoVia MT …

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How to Get Rid of Ticks in Your Yard: 9 Effective Ways

Ticks carry a variety of diseases, including tularemia, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and Lyme disease, among others, and can transmit these dangerous diseases to you, your pets, and your visitors. Because of that, it’s essential to get rid of them as quickly as possible. In this blog, we’ve compiled our top recommendations for how to …

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