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.
Gardening: How to keep squirrls out of my flower garden
how to keep squirrls out of my flower garden
Pest Control: How can you get rid of earwigs?
Every year we get tons of earwigs !!!!!!! What is the best product to get these critters under control?
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.
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
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There are a lot of solutions noted here that I have never used. I just know when I see a few ...»
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
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Are these black ants, or red ants? For the dark ants, you can try Borax, Baby Powder, Tee Tree ...»
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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Yep the screen method Doug suggest works like a CHARM! The chicken wire holes are a bit too ...»
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
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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...

