Flea Remedy?I need a frugal way to get fleas off dogs that stay outside.
Cockroaches in a Trailer?Hi, I am renting a modular home in Tempe, AZ for a few months and there is a real cockroach problem. I think this is the first time I have ever seen a cockroach in real life. How do you get rid of these critters without calling a bug services? Or can you? Creepy! Thanks,
Diane
Bleach to Kill Weeds and Fleas on My PatioI have a patio made out of regular patio block in my back yard (small back yard and all is patio block). I have dogs and am concerned about odors and fleas and ticks. In warm weather I use 1 gallon of bleach mixed with 1 gallon water in a 2 gallon watering can.
Keeping Foxes out of My Garden?How do I keep foxes out of my garden?
Gnat Problem in Convenience Store?I work at a convenience store where we have a bakery case. We have fresh donuts brought in every day, and every day they end up in the garbage because of gnats. We clean the case every day. Please HELP! What can we do to eliminate those pesky gnats? Thank you.
Pam
Treating Headlice - Online VideoHere is an online video (also avaiable for sale on the site) from the University of Nebraska with step by step instructions for treating headlice and combing them out.
Need Fast Working and Child-Safe Dog Deterrent?I need some help fast...my dog has decided that he needs to potty in the area of the yard that all my play equipment for my daycare children is in. He always went to the far side of the yard until winter, didn't want to get as wet, so, he hurried and found a closer spot. Does anyone know of anything that will get him back to his old spot? I don't think Cayenne Pepper is a very good idea in a children's play area..it needs to be child friendly but not doggie encouraging deterrent Thanks!!
Sas-E-Sheri
Copperhead Snake in My House?I found a copperhead in my house yesterday. Saw it in the basement in the morning and came home to find it in my bathroom! I don't know if it was the same snake or one of a pair or more. I have 4 cats and all are good mousers - but ....
Large Snakes in Swimming Pool?We have found several snakes, about 18 to 24 inches long in our yard. They are brownish. The other day I found two of them in my pool skimmer basket; one swimming and one had its head off, apparently by the other one?
Could these be a type of moccasin or another poisonous snake?
Regards,
Cecil
Avoid Water Moccasins by a PondSeveral years ago, we were feeding the ducks at a local pond when we noticed there were little heads sticking up eating the bread also. We assumed they were moccasin, and it turned out they were. Moccasins are venomous, and baby ones like to come to the shore often and search for food, or just watch. They are amusing but dangerous. So my tip is to watch your feet when at the pond feeding ducks. Moccasins are known to be very interested in goings on around the pond.
Racer
Mysterious Pests Brought Home with New Kitten?We got a new kitten for our addopted kitten to play with, but this month old tyke brought a little annoyance with him. At first they only bugged the kittens, but after flea treatment (which works on more than just fleas) they started biting my family (me especially).
Make Your Own Ant BaitDissolve 1 tsp. boric acid and 6 tblsp. sugar in 1 cup water. Soak some cotton balls in solution. Make bait dispensers from margarine containers by punching holes in container lids.
Looking for Snake Advice?I was terrifed a month or so ago, when I was ascending the basement steps, and a snake was curled in the corner. I was absolutely terrified, and beat it with a mop I was taking upstairs to throw away. It kept moving, and then I sprayed it, with I don't know what---and it stopped moving. I put the mop over it and went into to town until my husband got off work. I put mothballs around, because I heard that repels them, but got an awful headache. We got something at the farm store called snake-away, and it smelled like moth balls. Also, we live next to fields in the country, and sometimes mice are a problem. I think we have gotten rid of them.
I would appreciate all advice. Thank you!!
Alleen
Bug WipesThese wipes are not at all greasy and are even safe for babies. One wipe goes a long way and they have kept off all the biting and stinging bugs Mississippi has to offer! Check out my other wipe recipes on this site!
Ants in the House?I am allergic/chemically sensitive to a almost all bug sprays. I had a friend tell me this tip and have used it ever since.
Fill a used squirt bottle (mustard or ketchup bottles, cleaned and washed work really good) with the hottest strongest ground cayenne you can find. Find every hole you see a ant come thru and fill with the cayenne. Seems to work for me.
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Feeding the AntsI lost the battle to ants this year - I couldn't beat them so I joined them! I "fed" my ants all summer and they left me alone. I took an old plastic butter container lid poured pancake syrup, or sugar syrup on it and placed it on the floor beside my dishwasher and out of the way.
Over abundance of crickets?They love to hop in when you open your door! Buy the sticky mouse strips and place near doors exiting your home. When full toss in the trash.
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Tiny Red Bugs in Cupboards?I have seen these tiny red bugs in boxes of pasta, counter tops, cooking pots and pans, and even on top of the refrigerator. Where do they come from? How can I control them? My wife can't eat or sleep. (Arachnaphobia) What shall I do? - Patrick
Frugal Spray For Flying PestsSpray flying pests with a solution of 1/3 rubbing alcohol, 1/3 vinegar and 1/3 water. This is the same solution I use to clean my hard floors. Spraying flying creatures with windex or hairspray also works.
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Is it a Rat or a Squirrel - What do I do?I work at least 70 hours a week and winter is here and something has decided that since I am never home it will move in and has taken over.
Soap for FleasMy son is a PhD chemist. 8 years Duke University, 8 years Federal government, now employed with a private firm. More money was offered I guess. He travels extensively for his employers, travels worldwide.
Attracting Bats For Pest Control?People often think that both my wife and I are "bats" when we tell them that we would like to draw bats into our area. Knowing that bats are probably one of the best mosquito eaters, along with swallows, we would like to draw some into our area. We have two questions:
Diatomaceous Earth For Termites?Will diatomaceous earth get rid of termites?
Ellen
Skunk Under Inground Pool?We have a skunk living under an Inground Pool and I have tried moth balls, black pepper, D.E., and I can't convince him or her to find another home. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Rural Mailbox TipBe careful when going to get your mail from your mailbox if you have rural delivery. Now that it's warmer weather, watch out for all those little critters that are trying to find refuge from the sun.
Flea RepellentAdd one to two drops of peppermint essential oil to the soap when you bath your pet, the scent will repel fleas and ticks. The big plus is that your pet will not smell "yucky" and is safe for infants to play with your pet. No poisons to worry about. Herbal Grandma
Sandpaper Collars to Deter SlugsPlace a piece of sandpaper around young plants to prevent snails and slugs from eating the tender leaves. The sandpaper cuts their underside if they attempt to cross.
Can I Purchase Bats?O.K., some people may think me daft or more accurately "bats". I live in an area of Colorado, right near a river in the mountains, where there should be bats.
Tick Repellent RecipesTips and recipes for repelling ticks. Post your ideas.
Ant Trap Recipe?I believe it was in an old newsletter here that I had read something about how you can get rid of ants by putting something out for them that they will eat and that will then swell in their stomach and cause them to explode.
Territorial Scrub Jay?Here in California we have Scrub Jays (not called Blue Jays since I was told those are on the eastern coast of USA). My very own Scrub Jays has torn apart our window screens (to make a nest?).
Raccoon Deterrents?Does anyone have any idea how to get rid of a racoon that is raiding the food in a humming bird feeder? Your suggestions will be appreciated.
Flying Bugs Outside Our Door?We have alot of flying bugs right outside our door. How can we get them away?
Control Pests, Don't Eradicate ThemAs a reservation raised Native American, I am sometimes surprised at the extremes other country living folk go to, to rid themselves of what they consider outdoor pests.
Getting Rid of Maple Bugs?We have a massive problem with maple bugs every year and they seem to be getting worse each year. Does anyone have a way of getting rid of them?
Blackbirds Dropping Poop and Worms on Our Pool?We have these nasty blackbirds constantly bringing poop and worms and droping them on the top of or in our pool, I tried the CD thing and also bought an owl thats head moves around. Nothing helps, they do this all day long.
Bluish Black Flying Insects on My Roof?On the roof of my home I thought I had an infestation of bees. Upon closer examination I don't know what these insects are.
Avoiding Bee Stings?Tips for avoiding bee stings. Post your ideas.
Keeping Field Mice Out of a Vacant House?I need ideas to control field mice from entering my unoccupied house. It's 4000 Sq. feet on a cement slab. It has cement block walls with steel siding. The house is furnished and 30% is my craft shoppe which is closed. There is not an edible item in the place.
Bugs on Porch?Every morning, I have to sweep a million dead bugs off the front porch that come at night. They are tiny black bugs and the regular moths and beetle bugs. I have tried a GE yellow bug light and it does not work at all. I don't want to leave my porch light off for security reasons.
Getting Rid of Millipedes?How does a person go about getting rid of thousand leggers?
Yellow Jackets (Bees) In My Foundation?I have been dealing with yellow jacket bees for several weeks now. It seems that the one day the bees have quieted down and the next they are back in full force. They have invaded a hole in the cement foundation of my house. Spray foam will not reach them.
Snakes In Bedroom?I live in upstate NY. And every summer my parents get snakes in their bedroom. We've seeled off every hole inside and out but they always seem to get in. How do I stop them from coming in.
Cat in Crawl Space?A young cat has gotten under our house crawl space. I have lured it out with food, but was unable to block the hold before it quickly went back under the house. Any suggestions for luring it out long enough to block the hole?
Huge Ants?We have recently built a garage. We put slag [cement?] right in front of the garage door and now we have ant problems. I am not talking about normal ants, these ants are huge. Can anybody please help me get rid of these?
Tiny Red Ants in Packages of Food?I have these itty bitty red ants. I don't know what kind they are or how to get rid of them. They have actually gotten into packages of food that haven't even been opened yet. I can't afford to throw away groceries so if any one knows how to get rid of them I sure would appreciate it.
Pest Control In Your CarPutting one half of an unused BOUNCE dryer sheet under the drivers side car seat will provide you with fresh smelling air and discourage fly-ems and creep-ums from enjoying residence in your vehicle. And we all know that a bee in the car while zooming down the interstate can create havoc!
Bees in My Trumpet Vines?What can I do to get rid of the bees in my front yard, that are in my trumpet vine bush?
Putting Frontline on a (former) Stray Cat?I have an indoor/outdoor cat. This cat is not the cuddly type. He was a stray. We began to feed him, now he comes in and has become a little friendlier. But not enough for a bath, or even to put flea stuff on him. I pay a rescue lady to put frontline on him once a month, but her months are getting longer as she is so busy.
Tiny Mice?I am looking for natural tips for getting rid of baby mice. I've seen two about an inch long. I think they are too small for mouse traps.
How do bugs get into a light bulb?How do bugs get into a light bulb?
Texas Rat Snake In Our House?I need some help. We are buying a house and it has snakes inside. I have seen two skins about 4 to 6 feet long, not sure what kind of snake.. We fogged the house with bug foggers and a snake was crawling out of the house between the brick and the eaves and roof of the house, my husband hit it but it went back inside.
Getting Rid of Boxelder Bugs?Does anyone know any cheap ways to get rid of boxelder bugs? I can't afford anything exspensive and am hoping that there is a cheap solution to this. I have lots of them and they are driveing me crazy.
Getting Rid of Ants on the PatioTrouble with ants on your patio or yard? Just peel a cucumber and spread the peels around the deck or over the patio...
Keeping Polar Bears out of a Landfill?How can I keep Polar Bears out of a landfill without digging, without any spending money, and without harming or killing the polar bears? Any help would be much appreciated!
Preventing Moth Infestations?We are trying to stay clothes/pantry moth-free since an infestation in September of last year. We are really scared of finding holes in our clothes again. Is it true that spray starch attracts and nourishes larvae? Can we use spray sizing on our clothes instead? Any cleaning secrets that moth-infestation survivors have to share?
Roach Nests in Small ItemsRemoving roaches from small items. If you find a nest of roaches in a small item place it in a air tight plastic bag...
Refresh a Cedar Closet?I have a huge walk-in cedar closet and have noticed that moths or sort are eating away at some of the clothes..is there any suggestions as to what I can do? Is there any touch up oil or liquid to refresh the cedar?
Beetle Infestation?We have been infestation by the millions (no joke) of nasty little beetles that come in black, red and sometimes gray. They don't seem to be going for any kind of food item such as wheat, flour, etc. They like to feed off of their dead comrades, and anything else they can find dead. The closest thing I can find that matches their appearance is a death watch beetle.
Fly Strips for SpidersTo help with spiders in the house, use a fly strip that you tack to the ceiling and for some reason they are attracted to them. They stick and die.
Are bugs bugging you this summer? Mosquitoes love people who eat bananas, so you may wish to avoid bananas during mosquito season. A bonus tip: tuck a scented fabric softener sheet (unused) in your pocket or somewhere on you and you will be less bothered by bugs...
Preventing Gnats In The Kitchen!I was at the grocery store a few days ago and noticed gnats buzzing around the onion bin. I've seen them near bananas, but this sighting was a first. Is this a no win situation? What do you do to keep the gnat population down?
Raccoon Repellents?Raccoon Repellents ideas. I live on the edge of a hundred acres of woods and have trouble with raccoons. I have removed every possible food source from our outdoors including cat food and bird seed.
Mosquitos and Flies in My Apartment?With all of this damp weather I have been having a problem with mosquitos and flies in my apartment. I need to know a safe way to kill them as I have a cat. The people that built these new townhouse building forgot to put screen doors on and there's only two small windows in my apartment.
Millipedes in My House?Millipedes in My House. I need to know how to get rid of all the "thousand leggers" in the house, they just creep me out!
Inexpensive Alternative for Controlling Bugs?Does any one have an inexpensive alternative for controlling bugs other than expensive exterminators? Mainly cockroaches, as Texas has an over abundance!
Follow the Ant TrailTo get rid of ants, follow the trail. Once you see a line of ants, try not to kill it right away. Instead, follow the route of the ants so as to know where it's coming from and where it wil end. . .
Protecting Wool Clothing From Moths?My husband has a closet full of really nice wool suits for work, that he keeps in the closet all year round. Can anyone suggest an alternative method to keeping the moths from chewing those little holes in wool?
Locust Making Holes in Window Screens?Small holes appeared in window screens all around the house. They were replaced about a month ago. The holes began appearing again and the culbret was caught in the act! A locust was actually seen cutting away. I have searched the web and can only find where they destroy crops/trees etc. Why window screens and how can this be stopped?
Wasp Nests in My Pickup Truck?I have wasps in the bed of my pickup truck and under the bumper of it, I cannot get directly to the nest, how can I get rid of them?
Keeping Leeches Away From You While Swimming?Do you know a way to keep leeches away from you while swimming? Perhaps a natural repellent of some kind?
Moth Repellents?We resided our house about six months ago with white vinyl siding, the problem we are having is the moths on the siding and leaving "their mess". Does anyone know of anything that we can spray on the siding to deter the moths?
Tiny "Slug Like" Things In My Tub?What black slimy slug like thing (very tiny) would inhabit wet face rags in my tub?
What do flour worms look like?What do flour worms look like?
Borax for Ticks?I've been reading in Thrifty Tips about using borax in the wash instead of bleach (works great) and on the carpet to kill fleas. Can anyone tell me if it will kill ticks on the carpet and outside on the ground?
Dead Mouse on My Bed!I am really freaked out by this. I woke up at 4am and a dead baby mouse fell off me when I got out of bed. I have no idea where they came in from, and/or if there are any more, but I need a suggestion on what I can use in my bedroom to keep them out.
Bees In Birdhouses?How do we rid ourselves of at least one large resident bumble bee in a low hanging bird house, which is also a terrorist for my grandchild? He's not sure if it's a bee or a large wasp.
Gnats in a Donut Case?I am trying to get rid of gnats in donut case.
Herbs That Spiders Don't Like?How do I keep spiders away from inside my house? I keep cleaning and cleaning and their webs just keep coming back. I kill them and more appear. Is there a special herb they do not like that will keep them away?
Flies In The Kitchen?How do you get rid of flies in the kitchen without using harmful substances?
Bee-safe Soda CoverWe have had a lot of problems with bees, small and large, before the cold weather hit. We love to sit outside and when having a cold soft drink, those pesky things come around.
Bombs for Termites?Can you use the bombs for getting rid of fleas in your home for getting rid of termites?
Ladybugs In an 18 Wheeler?We have an 18 wheeler and for the last several years we have been infested with ladybugs. When it is over 65 degrees and the sun is shining they start flying around land on the windshield and windows like they want out.
Hairspray For Pest ControlIf you have gnats in your home, you can use holding hair spray to get them out your way. Just spray in the air when you see them and they will drop.
Ticks on Mattresses?My DH took possession of lounges from a good friend (or so we thought). Our friend had let his dogs sleep on the lounges (after we agreed to take them, to help him out) and they were full off ticks.
Raccoons Keep Getting Into My Shed?Raccoons keep getting into my shed. I keep trying to block an open area where they get in, but they are always able to remove it. I'm a senior, on my own, and none too handy with tools.
Voles In My Vegetable Garden?How do I get rid of voles in the vegetable garden?
Getting Rid of Elder Bugs?Does anyone know how to get rid of elder bugs?
Neighbors With Barking Dogs?I have neighbors on both sides with 2 barking dogs each. Any suggestions?
Frog Repellents?How do you get rid of frogs?
Snail Repellents?How do I keep the snails away from my house. They are taking over!
Sonic Mole Repeller To Deter DogsMy neighbor's dog barks 24 hours a day when they go out of town. Nobody will call the police because we are all afraid of the owner. After trying many solutions, I bought a sonic dog bark stopper which cost $40+ and did not work.
Keeping Deer Out of a Container GardenTips for keeping deer out of gardens without fences. Post your own ideas here.
Dealing With Annoying Birds?There is a little black bird that's been in my garden for about a month now, and he's driving me insane. I love all animals but this little guy is really testing me.
Cockroach Repellents?Can someone advise a safe remedy to repel cockroaches?
Magpies Eating Free Range Chicken Eggs?How can I stop the magpies eating my free range chickens eggs?
Insecticide for Black Widow Spiders?I am looking for best insecticide to kill black widow spiders outside.
Used Cat Litter In Mole HolesIf you have holes in your lawn from moles and chipmunks, put used cat litter (from box) down the holes This will solve the problem. I do this and it works
Ant Repellents?Does anyone know of a natural house ant repellent. Tiny black ants. They're getting into everything.
Where do Earwigs Nest?Can earwigs nest in the couches and beds? I am moving out of my Basement Apartment and I don't want to take them with me. Can someone please help me out with this one?
Water Snakes?How do I stop water snakes from coming around. We have filled in the holes around the dock but they just keep coming area. Any suggestions?
Is 2007 a Bad Year For Roaches?Is anyone else having a problem with bugs in the house this summer? We have a pest control service that sprays, but we are having an over abundance of wood roaches and for the first time I've been seeing (horrors of horrors!) cock roaches! I've had the pest control company come back out to spray, but the bugs keep on coming. Does anyone know what I can do about it? We are freaked out, to say the least!
