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: Bug I.D.?
When I was a kid I used to see these every fall as school was starting the kind of swarmed. Thousands of them died in the gutters when the rains started (and smelled bad). I can't remember their name, nor the folk lore that went with their appearance. Right now there are a fairly large number of them wandering around our property. Anyone know what they are and/or anything else about them?
Pest Control: Mice in the House
First found mice droppings in the pantry, then under the sink. Now it seems they're everywhere. Landlord has put out mice bait under the house and mouse trap in the house but the mice are too smart for that. Now they're crawling on my kitchen counters, which are devoid of food except for the fruit/veggie bowl they got into last night. What to do?
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all great ideas...but I think Sia is right call the landlord..he should be responsible but ...»
Home Maintenance & Repairs: Flies
How do I get rid of those stupid half dozen flies that continually circle on the front porch. They are too low for a hanging fly trap to do any good. Help - I know they will be out there all summer. Thanks in advance.
Home Maintenance & Repairs: Tiny snails
We have a beach house on the gulf coast of Florida and when the weather turns hotter we find these very tiny white/grey snails in the yard and climbing the walls outside. Any ideas on how to get rid of them there are hundreds of them?
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: 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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Pest Control: How to get rid of frogs.
Last year my husband and I decided to put an above ground swimming pool, which, within a week was full of frogs and frog eggs (yuk)... We drained it and filled it up again only to have these unwelcome guest back within days, this time we cleaned the pool without draining but put chemicals only to make the pool useless to humans. No pool last year. We decided to drain it and take it out. Today we still have no pool but hoping to put it back within the next few weeks, today my husband
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Makes perfect sense. Thank you Virginia
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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I wonder if solar or battery sound sensor motion for animals, birds to hear, not humans works ...»
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thats funny cuz i keep finding dead flies in my kitchen window, the ants come to the counter ...»
Gardening: Black roaches in my potted grape vine
Watering this morning, discovered black roaches coming out of soil. What can I use?