Pests, Weeds & Problems

How to Keep Cats Away From a Yard

By tufelhundin

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Everyone these days has cats... I personally can't stand them. Cat owners sometimes don't even seem like owners at all. They let their precious fur balls come and go. My neighbors like letting their precious fur balls out and relieve ... more »

How to Keep Cats Out of Flower Beds

By RoseyP

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If you love your garden but your cat (or someone else's cat) is being a nuisance, there are a few different measures you can take. Because all cats have different personalities, likes and dislikes, some methods may work well with some cats and ... more »

How to Keep Cats Out of the Yard

By deepthinkin

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Ack! Have you had it up to HERE with those neighborhood cats that use your flowerbeds as their personal litter box? Here are some ideas to keep those critters out of your yard... more »

How to Keep Raccoons Out of a Trash Can

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Raccoons are smart, stealthy and extremely messy. It is no coincidence that they wear the mask of a bandit. Here are some tips for keeping your garbage in the can, where it belongs... more »

How to Kill a Big Spider

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Spiders can be a nuisance and downright scary. Seeing a big one on your wall can make you wonder what to do. If you smash it, it could leave a big mark. If you spray it, it might not die and could still crawl away. Follow these steps for the ... more »

How to kill a cockroach

By fenleyfam

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"EEEEK!" a term usually associated with cockroach. But it seems that no matter how many of them you kill, there is STILL another one lurking... waiting... Here is a few tips on how to get rid of them FOR GOOD!.. more »

How to kill a spider

By guest00

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If you have ever seen a spider in your room, and don't want it there..... more »

How to Kill Grass in a Flower Bed

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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A flower bed is a great way to improve the aesthetic value of your home. But for those flowers to prosper, it's important to keep grass out of the flower bed. It's a tough job but it will keep your flowers blooming throughout the season... more »

How to Kill Roaches Naturally With Sugar and Baking Soda

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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If you have a problem with roaches inside of your home, getting rid of them, and keeping them from returning, can be an ongoing battle. The best approach to controlling roaches usually involves a combination of several different techniques. If ... more »

How to Kill Roaches With Alcohol

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Cockroaches can be hard to kill (they can survive without their heads for up to 3 days) and difficult to control once an infestation starts in your home. However, you can kill these stomach-turning invaders with rubbing alcohol... more »

How to Know When to Spray Fruit Trees

By Joyce

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Do you grow fruit trees? Do you have problems with insects in your fruit? There are many chemicals on the market for spraying fruit trees. The directions on the container tell you how to prepare a spray mixture. But how do you know when to spray ... more »

How to Make an Insect Trap

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Certain outdoor insects can ruin your flowers and plants. You can purchase a bug trap to place outdoors or opt to make a homemade version instead. A homemade insect trap is easy to create and does not cost a lot of money since everyday household ... more »

How to Make Deer Repellant

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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The best offense is a good defense. This statement holds true for keeping deer out of your garden. Here is recipe for a homemade deer repellant that is tried and true. If used on a regular basis, it will prevent deer from eating favorite garden ... more »

How to Make Nontoxic Weed Killer

By eMerrill

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Just because you have breathing sensitivities, pets or concerns for the environment, doesn't mean you have to go old-school on those weeds in your driveway, sidewalk or rock garden and pull up every sprout by hand. You can mix up a simple ... more »

How to make the EASIEST Yellow Jacket Bee Trap

By krystilou

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This is the EASIEST, most ECONOMICAL Yellow Jacket Bee Trap you can make, and your also helping our environment by recycling. There are NO harmful chemicals and you make it right in your own kitchen with common ingredients found in all ... more »

How to Make Your Own Nontoxic Pesticides

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Unwanted insects live in every garden. Combat destructive pests by using all-purpose, nontoxic sprays readily made from everyday household ingredients. Here are five options to try in your garden... more »

How to Protect a Lawn From Ants and Anthills

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Ants are pesky little creatures that can ruin your grounds if they're allowed to run wild. Follow these steps to protect your lawn from ants and anthills... more »

How to Protect Your Roses Without Using Chemicals

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Your rosebush is a favorite snack for nearly every common garden pest. Maintaining healthy and pest-free roses can be done easily, without harmful chemicals... more »

How to Recycle Eggshells

By Ruby Bayan

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In the same manner that we can recycle milk cartons, water bottles and soup cans, we can also recycle eggshells. Before you drop them into the trash bin, consider the many ways to reuse the natural packaging your sunny side ups and omelets came in... more »

How to Remove a Wasp Nest

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Wasps are actually helpful insects because they prey on many plant-eating pests. Usually wasps prefer to avoid humans, but if they nest too close to a dwelling, they can present a problem. Luckily, there are natural, non-chemical ways of removing ... more »

How to Remove Crabgrass From Lawns

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Crabgrass is a thick-bladed, flat annual weed that invades lawns, vegetable gardens and flower beds. It is easy to get rid of if you pull it before it sets seed... more »

How to Remove Mold from Bricks

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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High amounts of moisture or prolonged periods of water build-up can cause mold to form on bricks. Homes, brick paths and walls are popular places for mold to find a home. The following steps will help you to quickly remove any mold from your ... more »

How to Rid Your Apartment of Rats and Mice

By californiagirl

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You have just moved into a new apartment with your friends. In the middle of the night you hear “scratch-scratch” and “scampering”. In the morning you find little brown pellets in the corner of your kitchen. You have rats or mice in your ... more »

How to Rid Your Garden of Toads

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Frogs and toads are wonderful additions to any garden. They eat an amazing number of insect pests, including slugs and snails. However, if you are tripping over them on garden paths, you may want to discourage them from taking up residence... more »

How to Rid Your Home of Mosquitoes

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Nothing will spoil a summer evening faster than biting mosquitoes. Although it's difficult to eliminate them completely, there are methods you can use to lessen the number of bugs that get into your house... more »

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