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
Home Maintenance & Repairs: Ant hills everywhere!
We recently had our backyard graded after building an addition to our house. We plan to put down sod in the next month (once we can get rid of some of the rocks and roots that are now
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Pest Control: Bug killer
Someone please tell me what is the absolute best bug killer to buy that I can spray around my house to kill all the critters that want to come in ? =)
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.
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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Thanks for the answers, but I'm still hoping for more ideas.
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...
The little boogers! ;)