Pests, Weeds & Problems

How to keep " Ants " out of your house and Garden

By Linda Welch

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Get rid of this problem before they set up house keeping in your home and garden... more »

How to keep animals from eating the fruit growing in your garden!

By leighcamp1

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This is a proven method that will keep animals from eating the fruit and vegetables out of your garden... more »

How to Keep Ants Away

By brothabrian

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Have you tried every pesticide under the sun to keep those annoying ants away? This old fashion remedy will solve that nuisance... more »

How to Keep Birds Away from Blueberries

By Virginia Allain

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Birds love blueberries as much as we do. Here's an easy and free way to distract them from the blueberry bushes. You can make it in a few minutes... more »

How to Keep Birds From Eating Your Berries and Grapes

By cyclegirl98

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Have you ever been anticipating the ripening of your berries only to look at the vines and see that they have been picked clean? Maybe you said "I'll give them one more day", but the birds beat you to it. Here are some ways to still be ... more »

How to Keep Birds from Eating Your Fruit & Berries

By *Janet Ford

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Birds are beautiful but they can be downright rude and obnoxious when it comes to helping themselves to your berries and fruit trees. This will give them the message when you just don't feel like letting your crop 'go to the birds'... more »

How to Keep Bugs Away From Plants Organically

By danielzrib

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There are many ways to protect your plants from pesky insects. Whether you want to keep your flowers beautiful, or you hope for healthy, fresh vegetables from your garden, here are some suggestions that will keep the bugs away organically, ... more »

How to keep insects outside!

By madplow360

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Having problems with ants or scorpions? Its a scary thing when your barefoot inside your house, you look down and woops almost stung by a SCORPION!.. more »

How to Keep Rabbits out of Your Vegetables

By Gardengates

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Rabbits may be cute, but they can also be highly destructive. Especially when it comes to growing vegetables and fruits... more »

How to keep squirrels out of your bird feeder with shortening

By Free indeed!

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Did you know that you can do many things with ordinary shortening? Yes the kind that you bake with! Here are just a few ideas..... more »

How to Keep Termites Away From Your Home

By shadowynight23

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Termites are not only pests, but they can also be a major hazard to your home, and they only need three things to thrive: food, moisture, and shelter. Here are a fews steps you can in order to keep termites out of your home... more »

How to keep weeds out of the garden

By Broom

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Weeds are a menace to any gardener, but they are certainly controllable... more »

How to Kill Boxelder Bugs

By Sensei

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Boxelder bugs congregate in fall looking for warm places to stay, crawling in cracks and getting into homes. They can be a nuisance when you open the door to go outside and a few get in the house. This article will teach you how to make a simple ... more »

How to Kill Fleas With Dish Detergent

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Fleas are a regular nuisance on your dog's fur and can even infest your home. Luckily, expensive treatments are not necessary to keep your dog and home flea-free. Bathing your dog with dishwashing detergent is a great alternative to the harsh ... more »

How to Kill Garden Pests Without Poison

By Barbara Fahs

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A healthy plant is less likely to be attacked by undesirable insect pests. After all, the plants in a forest certainly don't get sprayed with anything-chemical, organic or otherwise. So less is usually best when dealing with insects in your ... more »

How to Know Which Herbicide You Need

By wjackson

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If you have ever applied a herbicide weed killer to weeds only to have the surrounding grass die too, you did not use the correct herbicide... more »

How to Look for Lawn and Garden Hazards

By whoodo

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Spring is a time for you and your family to get outdoors, do a little yard work, plant flowers and gardens and a fun time for children to get out in the warm fresh air after having been cooped up indoors during the winter. But there are things ... more »

How to make a Bee/Wasp trap!

By disconnect0123

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Have alot of Bee's or wasp's and don't want to make them angry here is an easy way to kill them.They will fly down into the trap and not beable to get out they will drown in the liquid... more »

How to Make a Wasp Trap

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Wasps are actually beneficial around the garden, as they hunt small insects which tend to feed on your plants. However, during their warm summer season, they can become a nuisance. If you find your yard swarmed with wasps, it may be time to ... more »

How to Make a Yellow Jacket Trap

By brantsbabe

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Yellow jackets are the most aggressive bees out there. Most bee stings are a result of yellow jackets. Since they travel great distances from their nest, you can't always find the nest to eradicate. This being the case, a trap may be your best ... more »

How to make an all-natural herbicide for unwanted weeds

By jennandmark

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It is a frustration that all gardeners and lawn manicurist have to cope with…WEEDS. It seems like they are everywhere. In your vegetable garden, herb garden, flower garden, lawn, and growing up between the cracks of your sidewalk or stone ... more »

How to Make An Organic Ant-Killer

By spartica

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Ants are better observed in their natural habitat, an ant hill, rather than on your kitchen counter. Here are three easy steps to killing ants (and their nests) in a green friendly way that's safe for your pets and kids... more »

How to make garden cure-all tonic.

By sindbadm

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when you need relief from bugs in the garden,here's a quick cure, fast acting... more »

How to make organic bug repellant for your garden plants

By ksouthwood

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You can keep your garden and potted outdoor plants free of aphids and other pests without chemicals. It's simple to make your own organic bug spray with things you probably already have in your kitchen!.. more »

How to MAKE YOUR OWN ORGANIC INSECT KILLER

By DUSTYMILLS

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The benefits of eating garlic have been known for centuries. The bulb has been used for cooking, health benefits and even keeping vampires at bay. But there is a lesser known use for garlic that every household should know about. You can make ... more »

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