Pests, Weeds & Problems

Termite control need not be as expensive as calling in the fumigator. There are several methods that you can use to get a grip on a termite problem without having to resort to expensive chemical...

Weeds are an unsightly annoyance on your lawn, and, once they've germinated, they can be difficult to remove without damaging the grass around them. Apply a pre-emergent weed control (herbicide)...

Pesticides are a temporary fix for controlling pests on grapevines or any plant. In addition pesticides pose environmental risks due to improper application, drift of pesticides onto non-targeted...

Do you hear loud scratching and rustling in your attic? It's might be a raccoon, which, given the chance, will happily make a home in your home. Attics provide all of the necessities for a happy...

When looking for ways to control grubs in your lawn or garden, natural remedies are more attractive to many people than chemical pesticides. With these recipes for grub control, you don't have to...

Moss can grow anywhere from roofs and decks to the various shrubs and trees in the yard. It thrives in areas that are shady and damp. Trimming back trees and shrubs is one way to control moss, but...

Pigeons (Columbia livia) were introduced into the United States as a pet but some escaped and formed the broods you see today. Pigeons depend on human leftovers and constructed shelters to...

Rat control is needed for various areas. Rats seem to be found most in vacant buildings and areas without many people. As a result, you may need to employ various types of rat control techniques...

Pest management boils down to one question: do you want to handle it yourself or hire a professional? For some people, the answer is easy because they don't want to deal with critters and they...

Biological pest control is defined as keeping nuisance pests away without the use of harsh and potentially dangerous pesticides. Biological pest control relies on nature to control bugs such as...

Spittle bugs are often a problem in over-fertilized yards, so one way to control spittle bugs is by slowing down lawn fertilization. Learn about using organic residual spray to treat a spittle bug...

Bedbugs are best detected by looking around at night, and bedbugs will often infest areas around carpet baseboard areas, curtains and lampshades. Discover ways to eliminate every life cycle of...

If a beehive is in a light fixture, simply use a spray product to soak the hive before knocking it down. Find out how natural dust kits can be used to control bee problems with help from a pest...

Pests often threaten homes and sometimes threaten health. It's important to control pests around your property, but you can save money when you purchase supplies and do it yourself instead of...

Ground crickets come in wide varieties, but they can largely be treated with ground up cornmeal. Discover how residual sprays can be applied to the perimeter of a home to control ground crickets...

Cypermethrin is a man-made compound that was originally created in 1974 and was used commercially and industrially starting in 1977. Since then, it has become a popular choice for pest control...

If you have an earwig pest control problem, it is possible to make natural earwig control at home so you can avoid the harsh chemicals of other products. There are many simple all natural...

If you have a problem with wasps, you can hire a wasp pest control company or you can easily take care of the infestation yourself. It is best to do wasp control at night or early in the morning...

There are a lot of different non toxic solutions to for ridding your garden and yard of bothersome pests. Pest control products can be made safely at home, and are still effective.

Summer’s coming and so are the bugs. Managing natural flea and tick control to protect your pets can be fast and easy if you know which products to use and how to apply them. Using natural...

Diatomaceous Earth has been used in our food supply for years as an anti-caking and drying agent as well as a non-toxic method of organic insect control. If you consume commercial baked goods or...

Crabgrass is a grassy weed that spreads quickly through lawns. It germinates in spring and crowds out regular lawn grasses. The broad leaf weed grows fast in summer and spreads easily with...

Organic gardening is eco-friendly, easy, and money saving. There are many organic methods to control pests in your garden. Why choose organic pest control? In the U.S. about 135 million pounds of...

Persistent and annoying critters, ants are everywhere in so many sizes and variations. Some bite, many don't but they are always unwelcome visitors in the house. But what to do to get rid of them...

There are many ways you can control bugs in your garden. Some require the use of pesticides while nature has provided simple ways to control the bugs in your garden. This article will go over what...

Ants will come into houses for different reasons, the first of which is shelter, but they will also come into a house looking for food. Discover how cleanliness can help a person to get rid of...

Fire ants are prone to stinging, and their removal is dependent on finding their nest, using an insecticide and sealing up any areas where they may have entered. Find out how to use a pest control...

The easiest way to get rid of ants in the grass is by calling a pest control company to spray the lawn with insecticide. Learn about biphenthren-based products that can be used to get rid of ants...

Use a mixture of vinegar and water to control scale insects on indoor plants, and also remember to take away any scales. Control scale insects on indoor plants, and throw away plants that are too...

In order to control scale insects, mix vinegar and water to add to outdoor plants by spraying them on the back, bottom and in-between cracks. Control scale insects on outdoor plants and check for...

Controlling Japanese beetle grubs is possible by tackling small areas at a time, and washing plants down with a hose and applying natural oils to the leaves can help reduce the appearance of...

To build a funnel snake trap, purchase hardware cloth and roll it into a cylinder with one opening larger than the other. Make sure to attach a funnel snake trap with caged clips using...

To make deer repellent, mix egg, water, milk, soap and any kind of spicy chili oil, and spray the mix around the property. Be careful not to get deer repellent near the eyes or nose, as it will...

The only sure way to get rid of groundhogs is to use a kill trap that crushes the animals head. Consider using a live trap, and bring the groundhog several miles away, with advice from the owner...

The only humane way to fill raccoons is by contacting a professional pest control company who will trap the animal and destroy it or release it back to the wild. Avoid trying to kill raccoons and...

Scare away birds with old CDs by hanging the CDs on fishing line and putting them up around the perimeter. The prism effect and random movement of the CDs will scare many birds away. Learn more...

To prevent pigeons from nesting on a house, contact professionals to come in and close off areas that are often used as nests. Consider using mechanical or plastic owls to scare pigeons away with...

Prevent birds from flying into windows by taping up a reflective material, such as aluminum foil, to large areas of windows. Trying hanging CDs from windows to reflect light and keep birds away...

To get rid of crows, play a recording of crow cries repeatedly, which annoys the birds and will eventually drive them away. Contact a professional to help in getting rid of crows with advice from...

Building a rat zapper can be costly and dangerous because of sparks and short circuits that could cause house fires. Purchase a rat zapper on the Internet or at garden stores with tips from the...

Keep raccoons out of a trash can by keeping a tight lid on the can, placing a bungee cord around the top of the trash or by placing the trash can on a raised surface. Make it more difficult for...

Get rid of bats in your home by setting up a funnel trap that only allows the bats to exit and closing up potential entrances in the house. Contact a professional to clean up after bats have lived...

To identify a rodent problem before it gets out of hand, look for chewed up fruit in the yard, identify signs of chewing on wires and wood, and listen for scurrying sounds at night. Keep rats from...

Building a squirrel trap will generally be more difficult, costly and time consuming than just buying a professional trap. Use nuts in a squirrel trap from any hardware store with advice from the...

Rid your garden of toads by clearing off the clutter of leaves and debris, and getting rid of any water sources that attract toads. Consider allowing toads to stay in a garden, as they control...

The best way to keep dogs out of your yard is to put up a fence, speak with the owners or turning roaming dogs over to a shelter. Consider using small snap traps to teach dogs a lesson about...

To get rid of moles in a garden, set traps with bait or contact a professional to come in and set traps. Stop moles from turning up the soil and ruining a garden with help from the owner of a pest...

Get rid of a woodpecker on a house by getting rid of their food source, which is usually beetles living in the wood. Consider upping up metal sheeting on the side of the house and painting it to...

Discourage skunks in a garden by eliminating potential food sources, trapping them or putting out moth flakes around the perimeter. Consider allowing skunks to come and go from a garden, as they...

To get rid of chipmunks, fill a bucket with water, place a ramp up to the bucket and entice the chipmunks with pumpkin seeds on the ramp and in the bucket. Control the chipmunk population by...