Pests, Weeds & Problems Videos

Squirrels and bird feeders. We've been trying to squirrel-proof since bird seed was invented. But squirrels are smart, and even seem to enjoy the challenge of defeating us. Believe me, buying a...

Wasps are common problems in people's attics, and the best way to get rid of them is by using a wasp killer to spray their nest. Learn about knocking down the wasps nest after spraying it with...

Bedbugs usually cause blemishes all over the body, and digging deep into a mattress will often reveal bedbugs or the fecal matter they leave behind. Discover how bedbugs hide in cracks and...

Silverfish bug treatments are big endeavors, and they start with gaining an understanding of the biology and habits of silverfish. Learn about examining areas of moisture for silverfish nests with...

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...

In order to identify bees, it's important to observe their behavior and body for pollen feeding and hairy bodies, respectively. Find out how bees differ from hornets and wasps with help from a...

Mud or dirt dauber wasps are often solitary wasps that are found along the eaves of the garage, and the best treatment is to simply scrape away their nest. Find out how to use a paint scraper to...

Black walnuts produce a chemical called juglone, which is a natural insecticide, and its commonly spread around the yard to act as a natural insect repellent. Discover how black walnuts will have...

In order to keep bees out of shrubs, simply inspect the shrubs on a monthly basis and spray any nests with a natural warp and hornet killer. Discover how most of these sprays will shoot up to 20...

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...

A great home remedy for keeping wasps away involves putting soapy water in a pump spray bottle in order to spray the wasps' nest. Discover how soapy water clogs up wasps' ability to breathe with...

Cold temperatures don't kill bedbugs, but bedbugs do tend to winterize during cold seasons. Learn different approaches to killing bedbugs, such as insect growth regulators, with help from a pest...

There are no bomb products that are used specifically for killing bedbugs, and these bombs can actually cause bedbugs to separate all over a house. Learn about the dangers of using bomb products...

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...

In order to kill wasps without using pesticides, a simple household remedy of soap and water can be used in a pump spray. Find out how to soak a wasps' nest in soapy water to drive them away with...

Stink bugs are bugs that feed on the nectar that comes from plants, and one of the best ways to eliminate them is to eliminate weeds around the house. Find out how to use an organic residual spray...

In order to kill dust mites with steam, it's important to first understand the biology and habits of dust mites. Find out how to locate the nesting area of dust mites with help from a pest control...

Treating fleas in bed linen is one of the smaller steps in eliminating a larger flea issue. Find out how to wash bed linens and pets to get rid of fleas with help from a pest control company in...

In order to get rid of boxelder bugs and stink bugs, it's important to understand that these bugs are plant feeding sapsuckers that pull nectar directly from leaves. Find out how to use residual...

Farrow ants can be a nuisance because they come in large numbers, but these should not be treated by spraying counters or windows. Find out how to eliminate the source of farrow ants outside a...

Water bugs, or roaches, are pests that can be controlled by finding the source of their nest. Find out how to create an exterior food source to eliminate water bugs from the home with help from a...

Fire ants can be treated by using a pesticide residual spray to coat their entire mound until it has the consistency of mud. Find out how to eliminate developing fire ants with help from a pest...

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...

Avoiding bedbugs is all about checking mattresses thoroughly for places where bedbugs can hide, such as cracks and crevices. Discover how bedbugs usually hide during the day with help from a pest...

Ants are organic-feeding creatures, meaning that they will indeed feed on cornmeal, but killing ants with cornmeal requires saturating the cornmeal with boric acid. Learn about spreading this...

In order to get rid of ants in the carpet, the best method is to find the source of the ants and eliminate that issue. Discover how an understanding of an ant's outdoor habits can lead to solving...

There are about 10,000 different species of ants on the planet, and getting rid of ants starts with being able to identify what type of ant is causing a problem. Find out how to identify an ant...

Before attempting to get rid of ants, determine whether the ants are nesting outside or inside a home, locate the nest and use a proper spray or granular product. Find out how to use a hand-held...

Flying ants can be a real problem, and the first step in getting rid of them is finding out where they are nesting and using baits to kill them. Learn about flying ants as secondary reproductives...

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...

Getting rid of red ants means using Top Choice Fire Ant Killer, which will kill fire ants for up to one year. Learn about different types of red ants, including fire ants, carpenter ants and...

Getting rid of army ants involves spraying the area that they are feeding in or putting down a granular bait over the entire area. Find out how to apply granular products for killing ants with...

Getting rid of cow ants, or velvety tree ants, involves using area sprays, which may have to be applied by a professional applicator. Discover why cow ants aren't really ants, but wingless wasps,...

A few natural methods of getting rid of ants include include the use of peppermint oil, and the process of sealing up cracks or crevices with caulk or weather stripping. Use peppermint oil in a...

The first step in getting ants out of a sandbox is removing any organic debris from the sandbox, as well as any grass or trees that may be growing. Find out how to create a perimeter around a...

In order to get rid of carpenter ants, locate the nest by following the workers back to the nest at night. Discover how to use Delta Dust to kill whatever ants track through it with help from a...

There are several products that can be used to get rid of ant mounds, including granular materials that can be applied with fertilizer spreaders. Find out why getting rid of an ant mound won't...

The best product for getting rid of fire ants is called Amdro Fire Ant Killer, and it is a granular product that can be applied with a hand-held spreader or lawn fertilizing spreader. Discover...

Peppermint oil is a substance that can be used to repel ants as long as the ants don't build a bridge over the peppermint oil. Discover how trimming the bushes can help to get rid of ants with...

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...

In order to get rid of grease ants, use a gel bait that will eliminate the ants when they feed on the bait. Learn about granular baits that kill ants after the granules are carried back to the...

It can be easy to get rid of ants without chemicals, but the method depends on whether the ants are in the structure or outside of the structure. Find out how to use caulk and weather stripping to...

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...

The most important thing to remember when reducing dust mites is to vacuum everything and to treat carpeted areas and cracks with a hand sprayer. Reduce dust mites with tips on deep vacuuming from...

Getting rid of termites starts with inspections and continues with making sure there's no wood to earth contact before having it treated by a qualified company. Discover five ways to get rid of...

In order to get rid of cockroaches, have a good inspection, use a fogger to get them out and chase them into sprayed material that will kill them instantly. Eliminate cockroaches by baiting and...

In order to eliminate ants in the house, make sure that no food is out, and keep everything put away and cleaned up. Get rid of ants in your house with tips on both inside and outside methods from...

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 eliminate spiders, pest control can be done in which a hand pump sprays all edges and crevices of a home. Rid your home of spiders and remember to knock down the webs with tips from an...

In order to get rid of fleas in the yard naturally, use diatomaceous earth and pour it around infested areas. Get rid of fleas in the yard naturally with diatomaceous earth by using tips from an...