Pests, Weeds & Problems

Poison ivy can be difficult to get rid of, but you don't have to use chemicals. Here is a way to safely remove poison ivy that protects you and the environment.

The kangaroo rat is a type of rodent found throughout dry regions in the continental U.S., excluding Alaska. Because the kangaroo rat feeds on grains, plant seeds and the plants themselves, the...

Poison sumac trees grow only in wet areas, such as along riverbanks and in marshes and wetlands, and are not usually found in yards, gardens, or play areas. However, if you do have poison sumac...

Burning poison oak is not recommended due to the effects on the environment and surrounding people. Those who are allergic to poison oak can be affected by the smoke, causing greater health risks...

Like its cousins poison ivy and poison oak, poison sumac can cause a great deal of trouble if left unattended. The urushiol oil it excretes creates itching and painful rashes whenever it comes...

Poison sumac belongs in the same family as poison oak and poison ivy. They all three contain urushiol; this is what causes the allergic reaction. If a person has not had a rash from poison sumac...

Poison oak is a close relative of poison ivy and poison sumac. These three plants all have leaves that are coated with an oily substance called urushiol. Most people are allergic to urushiol,...

The best way to treat a poison oak rash is to avoid it in the first place. Doing so requires an ability to spot the plant, a commitment to containing its spread and a game plan for protecting...

Warfarin is an anticoagulant widely used in solid or liquid commercial mouse poison products. It is tasteless and odorless and is designed to be combined with a bait. As mice consume the poisoned...

Poison oak is a plant that commonly grows throughout the North American west. It is related to poison ivy, but poison oak grows as a small shrub and not a vine. Control of poison oak on one's...

The first thing you will notice when mice invade is their droppings. Consider not killing the mice and using live traps or preventative measures to control them. If you must use treatments to kill...

Poison ivy is difficult to eliminate because just brushing against it is enough to create an allergic reaction. The plant excretes urushiol oil, causing the tell-tale itching and rash when it...

Poison ivy is a vine that contains powerful toxins designed to drive away herbivorous creatures to ensure the plant's longevity. These toxins are contained in oils that permeate every part of the...

Poison ivy is found throughout the United States except Hawaii, Alaska and the Southwest. Poison ivy is one of the most frequent causes of skin rash among people who spend time outdoors, according...

Moles and chipmunks may be furry and cute, but they are also very destructive to your lawn and garden. Moles and chipmunks burrow and tunnel their way around your yard, breeding, rooting for food...

Various types of rats, including the brown rat or barn rat (Rattus norvegicus), are often found living in barns. Rats are a nuisance to many farmers because they eat grain and animal feed and...

Poison ivy is a three-leafed poisonous plant can cause the skin to blotch or water and blisters to form. Symptoms can be immediate or develop a few days after contact with the plant. Poison ivy is...

Poison ivy is the bane of outdoorsmen everywhere, creating a maddening itch and rash simply by brushing up against bare skin. You can treat the symptoms with lotions and colloidal oatmeal baths,...

Moles are small mammals that are found throughout North America. They are commonly regarded as pests because they dig through yards, gardens and farmland. This may kill plants, disturb landscape...

Poison ivy can be a very persistent pest in a yard or garden. It can be difficult to remove because of the risks associated with removing it. Pulling poison ivy is an effective means of removal,...

Poison oak is a tenacious nuisance that can be found throughout the western United States. It secretes urushiol oil, which most people are allergic to. It causes severe itching and scratching...

Constantly weeding the area around your home can not only be tiring but hard on your back and knees also. This is where Brush Killer comes in. Brush Killer is a herbicide that attacks poison ivy,...

Poison ivy is a nasty plant to have creeping around your yard. Avoid toxic interactions with the plant by eliminating it upon sight. A solution of bleach, salt and hydrogen peroxide is a fairly...

Mice will cause many problems in your barn, including chewing electrical wires, contaminating animal feed supplies and destroying insulation and leather. In addition, mice may be the carrier of...

Killing mice with bait involves two basic strategies: either using bait to lure mice into a trap which will kill them, or adding a lethal ingredient to the bait and leaving it where mice will eat...

When the weather starts to turn cold, mice start looking for a warmer place to live. They come into your house and make their way to your pantry. Not only do they eat your food, but they also...

Contact with poison ivy usually causes a red, itchy rash that can last up to three weeks. The rash is caused by oils that rest on the surface of the plant and can be quite uncomfortable, which is...

The oil in poison ivy causes an itchy rash. Poison ivy has three separate leaves, with the center leaf on a longer stalk, and white waxy berries, according to the Missouri Department of...

Any unwanted rodent is a true pest and a filthy creature that will eat your food and leave its signs and smells of excrement in your home. A rodent's fur, feces or urine will spoil your food and...

According to United Wildlife Control, voles are small rodents that establish colonies of burrows and tunnels underneath the ground. They prefer living in areas with a lot of cover like tall grass,...

Fall is the best time of year to get rid of poison ivy vines. Like any vine, poison ivy wraps itself around everything, and grows like a weed. Its leaves contain oils that cause allergic reactions...

If you get poison ivy, whether directly or through clothing or a pet that has had contact with it, you'll likely have a red, itchy, swollen and rapidly spreading rash. If you have this nuisance in...

So the bad news is you've got field mice. The good news is they are outside the house. When the weather starts to cool, though, they will do everything in their power to find a way indoors, so...

Those of us who know we are allergy to poison oak, poison ivy and poison sumac take precautions when we go into our yards to work. Such as covering all exposed areas of skin plus wearing safety...

Poison ivy plants contain oil called urushiol that four out of five people are allergic to. Plants are found in abundance all across the United States and Canada. Contact with the leaves, stems or...

Poison Oak or Poison Ivy can be a real problem, when it shows up in our backyards and gardens. And killing them can be harmful to our children, pets, and gardens. But there is a natural way to...

We tend to spend the majority of our summer days outside swimming, playing, gardening ... but danger lurks everywhere! It hides in our gardens and threatens your comfort. Learn to identify...

Getting rid of ants can be hard. They can get everywhere, but it all starts in your yard.

An application of diesel fuel kills not only poison ivy but all other vegetation in the area. Poison ivy roots extend beyond the leaf cover and the plant is likely to recolonize.

Rats aren't only a nuisance. They carry diseases that can harm humans. The best way to control rats is to deal with them as soon as you notice a problem. You can identify a rat's presence in your...

Poison oak is a deciduous woody plant native to North America. It thrives in all regions of the country, growing as a dense shrub in full sun or climbing vine in shaded area. It is recognizable by...

Poison ivy contains a toxic oil called urushiol, which causes many people suffer severe allergic reactions. The plants grow as a single-stemmed shrub or as a low-ground vine that can climb objects...

Rat poison is one of the most effective ways to get rid of disease-carrying rodents. However, you have to be cognizant of where you apply the poison, particularly if you have children and pets....

Summer is coming up and so is ant season! In this article, I will teach you a couple of ways to keep these ants at bay. For some people, no matter what you do, these little guys find their way...

When it comes to poison ivy, you may have heard the old adage "Leaves of three, let it be." Well, that seems like sound advice, but when poison ivy starts creeping into your yard, it...

The carpenter bee can damage the wood in homes, fences and other structures as part of its breeding cycle. Here is some information on this insect and how to get rid of carpenter bees in a house.

If you have never gotten a rash from poison oak it doesn't mean that you will never get one. Either you haven't gotten a good dose of the oils on your skin or you haven't built up an allergic...

There really are many things that you can do to get rid of mice. Best of all, many of them are free! Unless you have a major infestation, you probably don't need to hire a professional, and that...

Rats have existed since the beginning of humankind. Just like the constant battle with cockroaches, humans have constantly searched for ways to safely get rid of these rodents without endangering...