Identifying and Eliminating Pantry...Pantry pests can be a disgusting problem in your home. This article looks at some of the most common pantry pests and how to eliminate them.
Eco-Friendly Critter ControlYou may have noticed things getting a bit more crowded in your garden. Animal and human interactions are becoming more commonplace as our habitats increasingly overlap.
Ants on Plants and TreesWe have "a lot" of little ants in the yard. Many of them are at the base of my trees, shrubs, and plants. I am looking for something that will get rid of them and not harm my plants. We also don't want to use anything that will harm our dog or cat, deer, or other little animals.
Keeping Pests Out Of The PantryHave you ever discovered tiny bugs creating a tunnel town in your flour or baking mix? Ever spotted bugs in a box of cereal, found dried up beetle bodies on top of the china hutch or watched a grain weevil pour out of a box of macaroni?
Protecting Plants From RabbitsTips for keeping bunnies out of gardens from the ThriftyFun community. Post your own advice here.
Keeping Deer Out of a Container GardenTips for keeping deer out of gardens without fences. Post your own ideas here.
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.
Squirrels Eating FlowersMy grandparents have a problem with squirrels. They're always in our yard, and eat my grandmother's tulips by breaking off the center of these flowers and then spit the petals.
Controlling Rabbits In The GardenThey are cute and fuzzy, and only too eager to share the fruits of your gardening labor. Nothing is more frustrating than watching your hard work literally get nipped off at the bud. Here are some tips for helping you win the war against rabbits.
Controlling Earwigs OrganicallyAlthough usually considered a beneficial insect in the garden, large populations of earwigs can result in significant damage to garden plants. Their presence in large numbers can also be a bit unsettling. Here are some ways to keep their population in check.
Homemade "Beehive" to Keep Bees AwayI saw a faux "beehive" in a gardening catalog that is used to trick bees into thinking there is already a bee colony/hive in a certain area. Bees are territorial and won't nest where another hive is.
Ridding Your Kitchen of Fruit FliesFew things are more irritating than swarms of fruit flies hovering over the produce in your kitchen or pantry. Here are some quick, easy, and environmentally friendly tips for ridding your pantry and your produce of these unwelcome little pests.
Dealing With GnatsSadly, I've had to admit that gnats are attracted to me. I assure you, it is a one sided affair.
Keeping Rats And Mice Away - Part 2Utopia would a place where everyone had a reverence for life. In Utopia, we Humans would co exist with the mountain lion, the black widow spider and the deadly black mamba, because in this paradise, we would have learned how to live along side these creatures in such a manner, they posed no threat to us.
