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Pest Control

Pest Control

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If you've had a pest infestation, you know the value of pest control. Pest control isn't just about pesticides - it can be pest prevention, too. There are many proven non-toxic pest control tips that have been discussed on Hometalk. From preventing spring time ants to tips for getting rid of fruit flies, you'll find some great pest control tips right here. You can also search Hometalk for ideas on ways to make your pest control maintenance effective and healthiest for you and your family.



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Pest Control: I am in need of a flea ridding

I have fleas outside and inside need something for outside and inside safe for kids.
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Shelby Lott Lakeland, FL 19 hours ago
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Pest Control: Homemade mosquito remedy

i read about homemade mosquito remedies on one of the webs
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Connie Twardize Bay City, MI 2 days ago
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Gardening: Problem with ants!

I have little mountains built by ants all over my lawn. If you flatten them they build them back up in about 2 days. Year to year they seem to have increased. I have tried vinegar and hot ...»
water but it doesn't seem to do much over all. We live in eastern PA. Any ideas? Thanks

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Nono Media, PA 2 days ago
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    Sia@South 47th 20 hours ago
    Are these black ants, or red ants? For the dark ants, you can try Borax, Baby Powder, Tee Tree ...»
    Oil, Ground up Chalk, Bay leaves. If they are red Fire Ants, you'll need the Pro's.

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ANTS? Easy, Safe Solution!

An exterminator told my friend that when you begin to see ants, they are the scouts. Stop these and you won't have ants. My son discovered that if you spray them with Windex (or any other glass cleaner), they are exterminated. Keep after it for a while and you won't have ants. We have used this for years. 2 days ago our humming bird feeder leaked onto the concrete front porch...the liquid got down in the crack between brick and concrete so there was not way to flush it out. Ants ...»
appeared quickly, I sprayed them with Windex. Watched through the day and kept spraying them. Now ant free! Safe for kids, pets and environment! It is worth a try before you spend hundreds.

Jeanette S
Jeanette S Atlanta, GA 5 days ago
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    Suzanne Polen 13 minutes ago
    Borax does work....used it for years!
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Gardening: Squirrel-proofing large pots

Does anyone have a good, easy, inexpensive way to keep squirrels out of large pots that, for now, contain dirt and veggie seeds? They jump in the pots and dig, not giving the poor seeds a chance to sprout!

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Diane Longmont, CO 3 days ago
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    Sia@South 47th 16 hours ago
    Yep the screen method Doug suggest works like a CHARM! The chicken wire holes are a bit too ...»
    big, they'll get through those.

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Pest Control: Household bugs - how can I get rid of silverfish.

I have used foggers for the house, yet these bugs are always there. I can be walking in the house and see one crawling up the wall or around items in bathroom. I then spray them directly. I just want them gone...

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Judie Hamilton Marietta, GA 2 days ago
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Gardening: Keep the Hostas for Me, Not Dinner for the Deer.

Does anyone have ideas to keep deer out of the Hosta beds? Some type of netting that lets the various sizes grow and yet be protected for grazing deer. I was trying to think of using some ...»
type of barrier using willow branches and berry netting canopied over the Hosta beds allowing for growth and to sill enjoy and protect. What do you all think? Any other suggestions?

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Jeanie B Rice Lake, WI on May 08, 2013
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    Jeanie B 38 minutes ago
    Thanks for the answers, but I'm still hoping for more ideas.
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Pest Control: Crickets

Does anyone know how to get rid of huge crickets in the garage?
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Janis Englewood, NJ 3 days ago
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Pest Control: Fleas!

Last year we were infested with fleas and I spent an insane amount of money trying to get rid of them. All of my animals are "house" animals, but the dog goes out to potty. I am using K9 Advantix but I need something more. Any suggestions?

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Diana Blazer Morristown, TN 4 days ago
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    Jocelyn Hartwell Dipley 2 days ago
    Apple cider vinger In there food also!
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Pest Control: I have a friend in Atlanta who is seeking out environmentally friendly pest control for roaches.

Not sure if it exists but she wants a company that will tell her what they use (beyond saying it won't harm the environment) for control. Suggestions welcome. I use the shoe method. ...»

If I see one (fortunately we don't seem to have a problem) I use the shoe to get rid of them.

Erica Glasener
Erica Glasener Atlanta, GA on Sep 06, 2011
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    Suzette Daniels 2 days ago
    20 Mule Team Borax in the laundry detergent section of your grocery. Spread it around your ...»
    baseboards or in your cabinets. All you need is a thin line of it right on the edges where the vertical cabinet meets the floor of the cabinet, or where the wall meets the floor. I have stopped a terrible infestation this way.

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