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.
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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Corn meal works. They carry it back to the colony and they feed off of it. They can't digest ...»
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We have a lot of grubs up our way in Vermont. For the past few summers my husband and I have ...»
Head Lice
A very common problem, especially for school-aged children ages 3-12 years old (girls more often than boys). Head Lice are tiny, wingless parasitic insects that live among human hairs and feed on extremely small amounts of blood drawn from the scalp. Their bites cause extreme itching of the scalp, leading to skin irritation and even infection in some cases. Although they don't spread disease, Lice are very contagious and and just downright annoying. They can quickly spread from person
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Our whole family went through several bouts, as well!! ...»
How to Kill Fruit Flies w/2 Ingredients
You can quickly, easily and inexpensively get rid of fruit flies without using harsh chemicals by making your own mixture with apple cider vinegar and dishwashing liquid. Find out how here:
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This works wonders...and yes it has to be the Apple Cider Vinegar because of 'fruit' base of ...»
Keeping Cats out of flower beds
Here's an interesting idea for keeping cats out of flower beds by placing twigs- will have to try it! Link to information is http://betteroutdoorlivingathome.com/outdoor...
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Gardening: Help with male dogs peeing on shrubs.
Last fall my awesome husband put a dozen little shrubs in the ground, it seems my two male dogs and a friends male dog like to mark them. I am wondering what I could do if anything to prevent them from doing this. The areas where they mark are brown and black. I am worried they are going to kill the shurbs before they get a chance to grow up and give us the privacy I am hoping to get between us and our neighbors. I recall reading online that I could mix jalapeno peppers with water in a
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My suggestion would be to apply a little garden lime. It will nutralize the odor. be careful ...»
Pest Control: Can I fight subterranean termites by myself?
I found termites when demoing our front porch. It doesn't look like they're into the main structure yet, but I'm afraid they'll migrate now that I've taken a good source of munchies away
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Pest Control: Honey bee problems already
Last year, I had to deal with yellow jackets. This year, it's honey bees. I've been wondering why so many were checking out my brick home and now I know why. I discovered at least 3 holes
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This is the best picture I have of the bees I'm battling. I can say that the bees are not ...»
Silverfish
1/2-1 inch in length. Slender, shiny, silver or gray with long antennae and three tail-like appendages in back.Silverfish prefer warm, damp, undisturbed areas and may go undetected for years. They live in cracks & voids and are commonly found in attics, basements and crawl spaces. Because they feed on fungal molds and organic matter, they are also seen regularly in kitchens and bathrooms. Silverfish are one of the hardest insects to control, especially in homes with wood shake
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