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Tiny Flying Insects in Your House?There is nothing more frustrating than having tiny flying insects in your house. Identifying what type of insect they are will help you get rid of them. This page contains tips for getting rid of tiny flying bugs in your house.

 

Someone scratching their hand due to bug bites.

Identifying Small White Biting Bugs?If you are being bitten by small bugs, identifying them is the first step to getting rid of them. This page is full of tips for getting rid of tiny biting bugs.

 

Bugs that have infested a flour jar.

Bugs Appearing in Airtight Flour Jars?When you see bugs in your jars of dry goods in the pantry, generally either the jar is not airtight, or the bugs hatched after your purchase. This is a page about bugs appearing in airtight flour jars.

 

red mite

Problems With Little Red BugsKnowing what kind of pest you are dealing with can help you find the best way to get rid of them. This is a page about problems with little red bugs.

 

Pill Bugs

Getting Rid of Pill BugsThis page is about getting rid of pill bugs. These arthropods are also called sow bugs, wood louses and roly polies, and live on the ground in moist places.

 

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Biting Insects in Carpet?I have a 10 year old son with cerebral palsy who has his face to the floor while he plays cause he can't sit up on his own. He has got these bites on different parts of his body. It's too late in the season for fleas. So what could it be that is biting him? And how do I get rid of the problem in my carpet? THANKS!

 

Preventing Pests Around House
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Preventing Pests Around House FoundationOn a recent visit from our pest company, they mentioned that we really need a plant free border around our house. Plants that touch the side of your house allow bugs to get past the pest spray. We removed almost all of our plants and cut away the grass, creating a 2ft wide border around the house.

 

Bugs in cashews on a white background.

Identifying Bugs in the KitchenYour kitchen can be quite attractive to a variety of household pests. Common ones include cockroaches, ants, weevils, and pantry pests (beetles). Once identified you can use the best practice to get rid of them.

 

A carpenter bee burrowing in wood.

Identifying a Flying Burrowing Insect?When identifying a flying burrowing insect, you may have a bee, hornet or a wasp. Some are very beneficial. There are some good sites online to find out what kind you have.

 

Pests Attacking Crepe Myrtle Trees?While you can use commercial pesticides to rid you tree of pests, there are also more environmental friendly methods you might want to try. This is a page about solutions for pests attacking crepe myrtle trees.

 

A spider beetle on the trunk of a tree.

Getting Rid of Spider Beetles (Ptinidae)?This is a page about getting rid of spider beetles. Here are some tips for safely getting rid of spider beetles in your home.

 

Cleaning the inside of a freezer.

Getting Rid of Maggots in a Freezer?There is nothing yuckier than finding maggots in your freezer after a power failure. You can use boiling water and bleach to kill and clean your freezer. Get more tips on how to get rid of maggots in a freezer on this page.

 

Yard sign of a dog pooping with "No!" painted on it.

My Neighbors Are Placing Dog Poop in My Yard?If you are faced with this difficult situation, here is some advice. This is a page about my neighbors are placing dog poop in my yard.

 

Some insects in the corner of a bathroom ceiling.

Getting Rid of Crawling Insects in the Bathroom?This is a page about getting rid of insects in the bathroom. Sometimes bugs can be an indicator of other issues, such as a water leak. Here is some advice if you have a bug infestation in the bathroom that you can't resolve.

 

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Eco-Friendly Critter ControlOur gardens are attractive not only to us, but typically to a variety of wildlife as well. To encourage your guests to not make a smorgasbord of your flowers, shrubs, trees, and vegetables try some of the eco-friendly suggestions on this page. This is a page about eco-friendly critter control.

 

A woman with an itchy spot on her arm.

What Are No See Ums?No-see-ums, midgies, sandflies are all names for a tiny biting bug that is found all around the world. Learn more about noseeums in this page.

 

Insects are attached to this plant and need to be controlled.

Natural Pest ControlThis is a page about natural pest control. Making or buying natural pest control products can help reduce that amount to pesticides in our environment.

 

A fenced vegetable and flower garden.

Fencing Your Vegetable GardenThis is a page about fencing your vegetable garden. Keeping pests such as dogs and rabbits out of your garden can often be accomplished by putting up a fence.

 

Insect on Inside Wall

Keeping Insects From Coming Inside?This is a page about keeping insects from coming inside. Keeping pesky insects out of your home can be a frustrating process.

 

Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth

Uses for Food Grade Diatomaceous EarthThis is a page about uses for food grade diatomaceous earth. Fleas, other insects, and parasites can be controlled with this natural substance.

 

An Exterminator Working in a Basement

Hiring an Exterminator?This page is about hiring an exterminator. A pest control professional may be necessary to destroy completely destructive insects or rodents that may be present in your home.

 

Housefly.

Keeping Bugs from Coming in The HouseThis is a page about keeping bugs from coming in the house. Keeping bugs from getting into your house can be a challenge.

 

A woman putting a class up to a wall to listen.

Scratching Noises in Walls?This is a page about scratching noises in walls. Scratching noises in the walls may be the sign of critters that you will want to eliminate.

 

cat in a flower pot

Keeping Animals Out of FlowerpotsThis is a page about keeping animals out of flowerpots. Do the local domestic and wildlife population members like to relieve themselves in your flowerpots? Or maybe bury peanuts and seeds?

 

Bed bug next to grains of rice.

Preventing Bed Bugs From Moving With YouThis is a page about preventing bed bugs from moving with you. Bed bugs are notorious for hitching a ride in clothing, furniture, and other items when you move.

 

ants in house

Pest Control Tips for Around the HouseThis page is about pest control tips around the house. Being free of insects and rodents in the home is the goal.

 

Mothballs

Health Risks from Using MothballsThis page is about health risks from using mothballs. These pest deterrents are highly toxic when ingested, and there are other environmental concerns as well.

 

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