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.
Home Maintenance & Repairs: An advise for grub worms in soil
things are dying and when I dig in there are grubs - but I want organic
Pest Control: Chipmunks getting in your camper
I have a travel trailer and have it at a camp site upnorth anyone with any suggestions how to keep the pesty thing out. I tryed dryer sheet ,charcol, pepermint oil, and still they come in.
Gardening: Black roaches in my potted grape vine
Watering this morning, discovered black roaches coming out of soil. What can I use?
Gardening: Grasshoppers are eating our garden up
is there anything that will get rid of grasshoppers, all over the place and eating everything they can find
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thank you, did it kill the grasshoppers Sue
Gardening: My pomegranate tree is being attacked by ants!
I love looking outside and seeing how well our pomegranate tree is dong this year. We've raised it over the past 6 years from a tiny sapling and now it's producing some beautiful fruit.
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I had a minor aphid issue a number of years ago in my garden / greenhouse. I bought a "bag" of ...»
Gardening: Fire Ants all over the place
How can we control the Fire ants and keep them out of the garden without poisons? I am very against chemical pesticides. We live in rural Alabama. Fire ants are the norm. However, I can't afford to have them take over my garden.
Gardening: How do I stop birds from eating our sugar snap peas?
We have an issue with birds coming into our vegetable garden and eating the sugar snap peas that are growing before they the peas actually form. How do I keep the birds out? I need to be
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The tapes, balloons and other hanging things never kept the birds away from my crops out here ...»
Gardening: Pesky little red ants in raised beds
Built a couple of raised bed gardens. Here in the south, we have these pesky little red ants, and they have taken a liking to the raised beds. Since these are vegetable gardens, I'm
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I recently read that pouring ginger ale on the mound will kill the queen Bee!
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Eucalyptus, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, cloves, mint have been known to 'repel' mice. However ...»
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Maria, I tried one recipe with 1 cup sugar1 cup water2 cups cool water1 tsp. active dry ...»