Two people pleaded guilty in federal court after improperly applying a pesticide during a home fumigation that poisoned an entire family and left a 10-year-old boy injured, according to the U.S.

Heat treatments are becoming a popular, chemical-free option for pest control, offering a versatile and cost-effective solution for homeowners looking to avoid traditional fumigation.

Is there any way to rid your house of dry-wood termites other than fumigation? An Internet search quickly led Rodger Koopman of Alameda to an alternative that's well established in Southern California ...