Rat TrapThis simple but powerful trap is created with only three materials. The materials are:
Getting Rid of Cottonmouth Snake In House?Where can I buy some snake poison, I really hate them!
Off! as a Flea RepellentIf you have kids you're worried about getting bitten, or you hate the little beasties biting on you, guess what? Off!, the same spray you use for mosquitoes, kills fleas! (or at least repels them)
Keeping a Rabbit Off Furniture?I know someone who has indoor cats, dogs and a rabbit. I would like to know if anything can be used to keep the rabbit OFF the furniture. It is not shy, will hop onto furniture whether occupied or not and most likely wets and leaves droppings. Any suggestions of what would repel the creature?
Near Boiling Water And Lemons As Flea Spray?I just cut out a recipe from a newspaper for making flea spray using near boiling water and cut lemons.
Mysterious Skunk Smell?We've been dealing with a mysterious skunk smell that hits our house sporadically but frequently.
Does Pine Straw Attract Ticks?Someone told me that pine straw attracts ticks.
Voles Eating Hostas?I have voles eating my hostas. They use old mole tunnels to get to the roots from underneath.
Do Mothballs Kill Spiders?Do mothballs kill spiders?
Slugs Indoors?How do I get rid of slugs indoors?
Watch Out For Roaches From Used AppliancesI bought a used refrigerator and it works great. My tip is that since I have had it in my home, I am now seeing those little German roaches in the kitchen only near where the refrigerator is sitting.
Getting Rid of Corn Bugs?I'm hoping somebody can help me with this problem. I have ladybugs or corn bugs(they have a yellow back to them and bite!) that come in my apt every fall.
What is Whiting?I am using boric acid to get rid of silverfish. I've read online that it is good to mix it with the inert substance, 'whiting'. What is whiting and where can I find it? The local hardware store does not carry it. Any suggestions?
Skunk Living in Backyard?I am fairly sure that a skunk has taken up residence in the one corner of our back yard. Last night it growled at me when I was out with our little toy fox terrier. Since the location is only about 30 feet from the back door, which we use to enter and exit the house, it is not possible to just ignore it.
Red Bugs Outside on Air Conditioner and Walls?I have these red bugs on my outside wall. What are they? They are all over my air conditioner and walls.
Multi-colored Bug?A few years ago, I lived in central California. Remember the old "Cootie" game where the legs were one color, the head another and so on? I actually saw a bug just like that. Creeped me out! Anyone happen to know the name of this bug?
Catching a Mole That is in My House?How do I catch a mole that has gotten into my house?
Ridx Plus Rodent Repellent?I have been hearing a lot about the Ridx Plus, which is a repellent against rodents and insects. If you have used this, what is your opinion? Thank you and God bless.
Been Skunked Again! - Best TipsBeen Skunked Again! Thought I would look for new tips and share the ones that worked for me.
Repelling Spiders Naturally?A member of our family keeps getting bit by spiders in the middle of the night. Efforts to clean, vacuum and sanitize the room are of no effect, as well as using a plug-in verminex ultrasonic pest repeller (which does not seem to do the trick either).
White Bugs in My Horse Feed Bins?I want to know about weevils. I think I have them in my horse feed bins? They are tiny white things and they move. What are they? How do I get rid of them? Are they harmful to the horses if they eat them?
Keeping Blackbirds Off a Car?There are no trees outside my house, I have a parking bay. Everyday, blackbirds sit on my car and cover it in 'droppings'. Has anyone got any idea why? Or better still have any solution as to how I can stop them? Apart from setting up a scarecrow on the roof! Any ideas would be helpful, it's getting ridiculous and the paint is being destroyed. Many thanks.
Getting Ducks To Go Away?I moved into a mobile home that had been vacant for a year, and the ducks in the neighborhood loved to stay under the carport undisturbed. They make a mess and then leave, and come back to do it all again after I have cleaned up. The paint on the cement is peeling from the waste they leave. How do I make them know they are not welcome?
Environmentally Safe Way to Remove Anthills From Lawn?Does anyone have advice on getting rid of anthills in the grass, using a environmentally friendly solution for the grass not the ants.
Getting Rid of Digger Wasps?While repairing a lawn with patch seed, we noticed small yellow jackets coming out of the ground. How can we get rid of the underground nests now, without interfering with the new growth of our lawn. Help!
How to Keep Wood Boring Bees Away from a Deck?How does one keep those huge wood boring bees away from your deck? My husband is spraying them with bug spray and I hate to find their dead bodies on the deck. Is there a more human way to get them to go elsewhere?
Keeping Squirrels and Pests Off Grape Vines?How do I keep squirrels and other pest off grape vines?
Keeping Birds From Putting Food Into Bird Bath?We have a birdbath in our backyard. We have big black birds that come to the bath to soak all of their "meals" in it. Is there a way I can keep the black birds from putting all the gross body parts into the bird bath?
Keeping an Iguana Out of My Vegetable Garden?I have a vegetable garden consisting of tomatoes, several peppers, egg plant, cucumbers, and honeydew. I also have an iguana that is residing in my palm trees near by. I don't want to do anything to hurt it, but it is eating up my garden before it even has a chance to bloom. I don't have a single leaf left on my plants. Is there anything I can apply to deter it from my garden?
Rats Are Eating My Tomatoes?I am having problems with rats eating my tomatoes. Is there any thing that I could do to stop them? I am not the only one around here that is having this problem.
Protecting Martin Babies From Black Birds?Our Purple Martins are being attacked by huge black birds. Is there a way to keep them from stealing the martin babies.
Keeping Earwigs Out of Bird Feeders?I have several bird feeders outside but they get full of Earwig bugs. Any ideas on how to keep them out would be greatly appreciated. I wash the feeders out but they come right back.
Getting Rid Of Gnats Outside?When I am outside, gnats are everywhere. They fly all around me while I'm working in the yard, watering plants, etc. How do I control or get rid of them?
Infestation Of Tiny Red And Green Bugs?Overnight there was a bug infestation of tiny red and green bugs, what are they? More than 90% are dead. We sprayed and washed and a couple pop up, even in other rooms.
Using Chestnuts To Control Spiders?I've heard of using chestnuts to control spiders. Do you use them whole, or do you break them up?
Keeping Fruit Flies Away From Fruit?I have read that many fruits and vegetables do not need to be refrigerated and have better taste if they are not. When I leave fruits and veggies out, I notice a few (1-3, I think) small flies/gnats, especially around aromatic fruits.
Fleas on a Cement Patio?I have read some awesome posts with great information on using Borax for Fleas....especially a post by "Betsy" on 5/27. I've started using the Borax in my apartment, I have mostly rugs. I'm doing one room at a time so my cat has somewhere to go.
Deer Deterrents?How do I keep deer from eating my tulips once they have bloomed?
What are these bugs?I have tiny white somethings (bugs?) in my home and cannot get rid of them. I have no idea what they are. I can feel them when they get on me and cannot see them unless they get on something dark. Once they are on something they are too small even with a magnifying glass to see what they are.
Does "boric acid" kill snakes?Does "boric acid" kill snakes?
Home Remedy For Getting Rid Of Ground Moles?How do I get rid of ground moles by using a home remedy?
Keeping Bugs Away from Garbage Cans?How do you keep bugs away from your garbage cans?
Flies Around a Pool?We went to an outdoor poolside BBQ. Outside at 5 PM, flies (not normally present) were attracted to the BBQ and all over the table. Any suggestions? This went on from dusk to early evening.
Getting Rid of Ants in Recycling?My recycling system is attracting ants. Can you help? I rinse out cat food cans, plastic bottles, and place them in a plastic bag hanging from my kitchen doorknob. I take the bag every couple of days to a local recycling center, and sort through the bag there.
What is this bug?Can anyone tell me what this bug is? It is on the tomato plants.
Keeping Roaches Out Of Tub?How do tiny roaches get in your tub? I have a pest control guy come in every month but they are still there.
Using Garlic To Keep Beetles Away?Can you please tell me how or if I can use regular garlic from the super market to keep beetles off of my roses?
Keeping Bugs Out of a Camper?What is the best way to keeps bugs and insects out of my camper for the winter?
Removing Lice From Play Toys?I was babysitting a child a couple of days ago, and found out yesterday that her sister brought home a bad case of lice from her daycare. The little girl I was babysitting has them, too. I have been checked THOROUGHLY and don't have them.
Pharaoh Ant or Sugar Ant Pest ControlNo matter how much I clean and keep all sugary sweets off the counters and tucked away, I will still wake up to find a few ants crawling about. I read a few good tips.
Yellow Jackets Invading Dog's Food?Yellow jackets are invading our dog's food all day every day. Is there any way to get rid of them? She has been stung several times. It is real annoying to try to feed her with them around.
Will The Snake Come Back?I am very frightened by snakes and saw one creeping out of my garage into my flower bed, and don't know where it is now. Has it disappeared or could it be back in my garage with the possibility of others?
Finding The Source Of Ant Infestations?I try all the homemade ant repellents and most of them work but I want to find the source of the ants or the anthills. Although chasing a little ant for hours and hours is very "exciting", where did you find most of your anthills?
Removing a Snake from a Home?I have found a snake in my home. It was brown with lighter colored brown stripes. How can I be sure I will not be getting any unwanted guest anymore. I want to call someone, but don't know who to call.
Cleaning Regime For Pest ControlControlling pests in the home can be easy. It should also be done in the most natural way possible and this means going back to good old fashioned housekeeping. Never wait until pests are such a problem you need to spray chemicals or call a professional.
Product Review: Raid Flea KillerThis actually worked very well. I applied it very easily. I loved that there weren't any strong odors. but I still washed my hands afterwards to be safe. I checked a couple hours later to see if any fleas would jump on me in our basement and there weren't any. I would buy this product again.
Possum Came Into House Through Chimney?I've had a possum in my house. It came down the chimney, but I haven't seen it since Thursday evening when it ran back up the chimney. Is there any chance it could climb back to the top and out of the chimney, or is that just wishful thinking?
Noise Device to Repel Cat?My neighbor's cat runs loose in my backyard . She poops, is ruining my garden, and kills the birds. I have spoken to the owners several times. I don't see the cat for a few days then she's back. I have even phoned them to come get their cat.
Bugs With Split In The End?I have these little inch long bugs with a split on one end that we keep seeing in the kitchen and bathroom. I've tried recaulking the bathroom and every kind of cleaner I can think but still I see them now and then. Is this just something doomed to be in Florida or is there something that will keep them out?
Keeping Slugs Out of Water Dish?How do I prevent slugs from invading my cats' water dish? They do this every night and it quickly fills with algae. What can I do for this?
Can a Rat Snake Hurt a Rabbit?I found what looks like a black rat snake in my yard. Does any one know if it is likely to hurt a rabbit that i have caged outside? The cage is about 3 ft. off the ground and up against the back of my house. Thanks.
Hard, Black Worms In Basement?How can I remove little black hard worms, approximately 1 inch long that come into my basement during the fall? The Exterminator says they come up through the foundation in older homes? Thanks.
Snails Eating Mastic Around Windows?Why have snails suddenly started eating the mastic around my windows?
Reviews of Flea Products?What products work best for fleas? Flea powder, spray or other products, for dogs and cats?
Controlling Ant CentralWe live in an area that is ANT CENTRAL. The house had been invaded time after time and never just a few but armies of them. The problem was growing! I finally did have a pest company begin a regular schedule of spraying but it has taken about two years to actually get them under control.
Getting Rid of Fleas after Removing CarpetWhen our rental home became infested with fleas, I pulled up all the carpet (it was shot anyway). Daily, I washed all the wood flooring with VERY hot water with bleach added. This got into the tiny spaces between the boards and under the floor molding.
Deter Mice With Crushed Red PepperWhen I was young, I lived in a lot of rented houses that had mice. After not controlling the population with traditional methods, we tried this with much success. Locate the mouse hole, if you are that lucky, and cover it with a piece of duct tape that has been sprinkled with a good amount of crushed red peppers, like you get from the pizza parlor.
Keeping Moths Off Clothes?How do I get rid of moths? They are eating up my wool sweaters. I know of moth crystals, but is there something else that doesn't smell so bad?
Finding Moles?How do I go about finding moles?
What Kind of Snake is This?What kind of snake is this? I have looked, but I can't find what kind it is. I'm hoping someone can help me. I live in the Florida panhandle.
Cornmeal For Ants?Has anyone ever heard of cornmeal killing ants?
Keeping Birds Off My Car?How do I discourage the birds from playing on the hood of our cars under the carport?
Using Moth Balls for Squirrels?Can I use moth balls to rid my garden of squirrels? If not moth balls what else is effective?
Keeping Larder Beetles Out of the House?I just had a pest control specialist come in. I moved into my new home about 3 weeks ago and since that time I have found at least 100 larder beetles. They were mostly in with my towels and dishcloths.
Keep Food Scraps Away from RaccoonsNever leave food scraps in a fire pit or in an uncovered garbage can. Use care with your compost pile to cover all your food scraps so the food doesn't attract nasty animals like raccoons and skunks.
Using Herbs to Repel Bugs?My neighbor mentioned hearing that placing potted basil beside doorways, on the patio or near the grill will repels flies and other flying pests. I have not heard of this. In looking online I see that mint will do the same thing. What type of basil and mint?
Getting Rid of Thousand Leggers?How do I get rid of thousand leggers in my country home? We bought a new, very nice double wide to put on our farm. It is partially in a wooded area, but not completely. We are only there about 2 weeks a month.
What Attracts Ticks?When my brother and his wife go for walks he comes back with several ticks attached and she has none. She says it is because he drinks Pepsi. Is this true? Does anyone know why he gets them and she does not?
Spiders on My Front Porch?I have a problem with red spiders making a ton of 'homes' in the ceiling of my outdoor porch. Their webs/cocoons are also red. They are so hard to get rid of that I can't even brush them away with a stiff broom.
Earwig Syrup for Pest ControlEnvironmentally friendly. Mix all ingredients together and place in shallow dishes such as jar lids in areas where earwigs collect.
Keeping Moths Away from House?Usually every May I start to get moths in the bed room. On the ceiling, drapes, etc. Does anyone know how to stop this? It will be much appreciated. They're not in the closets. Thanks. Bevvie
Shoo Fly Jars in Every RoomTime to get those large glass jars out and fill them with crinkled up (very important) aluminum foil and water and then set them around to repel flies. It takes up to a day for them to notice they are there.
Distract Bees With a Sugar Soda JugThe bees were so bad, I could not sit on my front porch. A friend of ours gave us this contraption that was a plastic bottle with holes in it, that you hung on a hook.
Treating Fleas with WD-40?I just received a forward that said you can use WD-40 on dogs to keep off fleas and flies. I haven't been able to verify this. Does anyone know if it's true?
Looking for a Safe Internal Flea Treatment?Other than the a splash of vinegar in the dogs drinking water to deter the fleas, is there anything else that is safe and can be consumed by the pets that will also help?
Dog Digging up Plants?I have my garden in containers. My dog has never shown interest in my garden until today. He's destroyed 3 of my okras already. He's not eating the plants just playing in the dirt in the pots.
Keeping Neighbor's Cats Out of House and Garden?How can I stop next door neighbor's cats from coming in the house and garden? As it's almost summer here allegedly and I want to be able to leave the door open.
Getting Rid of Waterbugs?How can I get rid of waterbugs?
Getting Rid of Earthworms?How do I get rid of earthworms?
Flea Killing Apples?Has anyone ever heard of flea killing apples? I think they are called Bard or Crab apples, they kill bugs, mainly fleas. What are they and where would I get them?
Flea Repellent for an Outdoor Kennel?I have a terrier/chihuahua mix outside in a dirt floor pen. I'm wondering if anyone may know some kind of home remedy that I can mix up and spray in my dogs pen to repel fleas, ticks, etc. that will not hurt her. Can anyone help me?
Earwigs in Packaged Foods?Will earwigs get into my food, like chip bags and cereal boxes?
Spraying Frontline on Furniture?I read that if you spray Frontline on furniture it helps kill fleas. Can you add water to the Frontline and spray it with a spray bottle?
Keeping Mosquitoes Off My Cat?What can I do to repel mosquitoes from my cat?
Homemade Flea Spray for Dogs?How do I make flea spray for dogs?
Tiny Black Bugs in the Yard?What are these bugs? They are very tiny and black, so small I can't even get a good pic of them. When I step out in the yard I get these small black specks moving all over my legs! They die really easy, just by rubbing my legs, then they're gone.
How do I get rid of the fleas?I am looking for help with fleas on pets. Thank you.
Home Remedy for Ants?How do I get rid of ants with a home remedy?
Getting Rid of Subterranean (Ground) Termites?Does anyone have any tips on how to get rid of ground termites without using chemicals or pesticides? We have 2 mounds that we need to get rid of before they start infecting my house.
Getting Rid of Maggots in Garage Wall?Maggots from a garbage can that is cracked on the bottom have made their way into the wall between garage and basement. They came out of the wall when strong cleaner was used on floor and trim.
Use a Simmer Pot for Citronella OilInstead of torches, use your electric simmer pot for citronella lamp oil, when you spend time outdoors.
Mice Eating Tomatoes?I have been a tomato gardener for years, but living 4 or 5 blocks from the beach, our weather includes your typical "May gray and June gloom," days. As a result even though my plants grow like mad and have tons of flowers, I inevitably get powdery leaf mildew all over them.
Getting Rid of a Black Snake in Duct Work?When I walked into our kitchen this morning, there was a 3-ft black snake on the floor. I tried to chase it out the door, but it slithered down the register into the duct work. Now it is in the ducts. I closed all the registers, but can't leave them closed forever.
Fleas In Beds?How do you know if you even have fleas? I only see them in the bed in the morning. Does that mean I have them in my hair?
Do I Have Fleas?I found a flea on my shoulder and in my shirt more than once even after being gone all day. I came home and felt like something was in my hair. I tried baking soda and rinsing with dish soap but nothing came out.
Using Lemon Juice for Fleas?Can I use lemon juice to get rid of fleas from the house and off of my dog?
Dead Mice in the Walls?We have dead mice in our attic. They ate the poison and ran away from sticky trap we bought from Home Depot. We opened all walls and know exactly which area the bad smell is coming from.
Small Black Flying Bugs that Bite?I have these black flying bugs and their legs look like pink flamingo bird legs. They will also bite very bad. Does anybody have any suggestions? They are very small. Thanks.
