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.
Garden Pepper Spray. An All Natural Alternative To Insecticides.
I posted a question earlier about a problem I had with burnt/brown looking spots and holes in my red bell pepper plant's leaves. One response mentioned making an all natural alternative
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Large Tree Roaches.
We live where there is WOODS around 3 sides of our home....The large tree roaches are horrible this year. It is almost every other day, we find one in our home. Does anyone know of a home remedy for this???? I HATE THOSE FLYING THINGS !!!!
Bumble bees
We must have a bumble bee nest under our deck. What can I do or spray without going under our deck?
How do I get rid of grasshoppers?
Every summer around this time I notice small light green grasshoppers jumping around/away when I water my plants (hostas,flowers etc. NOT vegetable or fruit plants). After awhile these
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thank you so much...will do
Green worms
I am having my tomatoes eaten by green worms. Does anyone know how to get rid of them before I loose my plants? Help
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We "dusted" our plants with "Bayer Advanced" Garden and Vegetable dust. So far (knock on wood) ...»
Mosquitoes love me. Last weekend I was eaten alive while doing yard
work, so today got smart and sprayed repellent all over before going out. BUT, since I often open the door to let my dogs in and out, it seems that the little monsters (the mosquitoes, not my dogs) feel free to fly into the house. Big ones I can see and swat, but there are often TINY ones hovering around that are sly enough to evade discovery. What's the best way to keep them out or to eliminate them once they get inside? The tiny ones bite just like the big ones do. :-(
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I've learned to spray myself with commercial mosquito repellent when I go outside for more ...»
My plants r hibic
the plants r hibic plants and the bugs r little black bugs with red in them and they fly
Recently I saw a posting for how to get rid of fruit flies, now I
can't find it. Does anyone know any easy trick to get rid of fruit flies?
I need 2 know what I can use on my plants outside there r bugs eating
I need 2 know what I can use on plants outside 2 stop bugs from eating the leafs
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you can boil rhubarb leaves in water and spray that on your plants.