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.
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 would also try to find out where their ant hill is and destroy it. I had ants destroying my ...»
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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Along the lines of the Scare Tape, there are mylar balloons with menacing faces on them. Make ...»
You Won't See This in Better Homes and Gardens
If you're having a picnic in the woods in Pa. and you see a painted squirrel, it's probably the work of my husband. Read the full story: http://livingrichonless.com/you-wont-see-thi...
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.
Pest Control: Bugs - CHIGGERS - What to do after you get them?
I AM JUST GETTING TO MY FLOWER GARDEN AND LAST YEAR GOT A HEALTHY DOSE OF CHIGGERS. I DID FIND OUT THAT CLEAR NAIL POLISH DOES NOTHING. i KNOW TO COVER UP GOOD AND BATH RIGHT AFTER
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Squirrels and chipmunks are eating the thin wire that run between my
that run between my SOLar LIGHTS. ITS the thin green wire,,they chew right thru it and no more solar..;-(
Gardening: Ant hills everywhere!
We recently had our backyard graded after building an addition to our house. We plan to put down sod in the next month (once we can get rid of some of the rocks and roots that are now
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These are mostly the black ants and some of the larger black ants. I haven't seen fire ants, ...»
Pest Control: Bug killer
Someone please tell me what is the absolute best bug killer to buy that I can spray around my house to kill all the critters that want to come in ? =)
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I found a natural mosquito trap recipe: Ingredients= 1 plastic 2 liter bottle (empty & clean), ...»
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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I know glass cleaner works but forgot about it because I haven't needed it for years. To get ...»