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.
Wine Bottle Fruit Fly Trap HOW-TO
You may have seen the fruit fly trap where you cut a 2 liter soda bottle in half and then invert it on itself. Functional, cheap, but not necessarily an attractive decoration. Here is how
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thanks! this one us truly my wife's genius. we plan to spray paint one soon to see how that looks.
Groundhogs and coffee grounds
I saw on here something about coffee grounds in a groundhog hole, can someone give me more details. I'm needing to get them out of the yard. H E L P
Cut Ants
We are being taken over by cut ants. They are stripping the leaves off all our plants and shrubs. Does anybody know how to get rid of them? Hopefully a non-chemical, if not, anything.
DIY Dog Flea Spray - No Chemicals
Are you looking for an alternative to the chemical flea medicines that are normally used for fleas on dogs?
Make your own flea spray. Just mix 1/4 cup of white vinegar, 1/4 cup of liquid castile soap and 1/2 cup of warm water together in a spray bottle, and apply the mixture directly to your dog’s coat.
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How do I keep the coons and opossums from digging up my flowers?
Last year I planted several phlox down at the end of my lane and I only have one left. They were all dug up and roots eaten. I tried barricading them off with chicken wire and they dug
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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?
I just noticed we have a mole in the back yard. What to do?
I noticed two days ago there is a mole trail in the back yard. I checked this morning and it has gone even farther. I know they can take over quickly and they are feeding on grubs.
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Let us know how the solar device works Margaret, I would be interested to hear.
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 ...»