Drywood termites cause billions of dollars in property damage every year. Most of the destruction is done silently and by the time it is discovered, entire structures require extensive repairs. Below are five signs of drywood termites. Be on the lookout for these 5 signs to protect yourself from these destructive pests. 1. You have […]
3 Reasons You Shouldn’t Handle Pest Control Yourself
Pests are a problem for everyone everywhere. No matter where you live, bugs, rodents and even birds can cause health problems for you and your family. You might be tempted to take personal action to try to rid yourself of a particular pest problem. However, bug control is a potentially harmful and dangerous field of […]
Different Natural Pest Control Products Homeowners Today Can Try
Spraying garden chemicals to get rid of lawn pests and weeds will not just cause health risks but are likewise inefficient. They will just kill the pests initially, but eventually, these pests can develop resistance to these chemicals. What is worse is that they can come back even stronger. Hence, most lawn care experts highly […]
5 Simple, Natural Ant Control Remedies
A few years ago when I was trying to sell my home, the realtor called and said a potential buyer was coming in fifteen minutes. As I raced around doing a last-minute pickup, I saw a ten-foot long ant parade marching across the center of my kitchen floor. I about died. We know to keep […]
7 Natural Ways To Get Rid Of Bed Bugs
The Bed Bug – Cimex lectularius – is a very common problem these days. Almost everybody knows someone who has dealt with a bed bug infestation at least once. Not only are bed bug bites very annoying and potentially dangerous for your health, but it’s also very difficult to actually get rid of bed bugs […]
Bed Bugs – The Naughty Pests on Earth
The bed bugs are bloodsucking animals that attack your home. These creatures are normally little, oval in shape and they feed on human blood. They are very dangerous and they look like an apple seed. Their bodies swell after sucking human blood and they turn reddish brown in color. The bed bugs do not fly […]
Can a Mosquito Misting System Help You in Winter
A mosquito misting system is designed to automatically spray a fine mist of insecticide around the foliage in your yard. The spray direction should cover the underside and top of the leaves, thus rendering them lethal to mosquitoes when they land. This creates, in effect, a perimeter barrier to mosquitoes so that only those already […]
Are Bats Driving You Batty
It’s that time of year when the animals are coming back out, and occasionally driving homeowners crazy. As nature wakes up it starts to invade our spaces for a number of reasons. Many animals are looking for food after near starvation during the winter, some are changing nesting sites or building more in anticipation of […]
12 Natural Ways To Kill Bugs
A cockroach zipping across the kitchen floor, a silverfish in the shower—these are among the most heart-stopping things you can see in your home. But bugs aren’t just gross: They can also be dangerous. Bites from certain critters can transmit serious diseases, such as encephalitis (brain inflammation), West Nile, and Lyme disease, to name just […]
4 Easy Ways To Get Rid Of Mosquitoes
If you live in a humid area mosquitoes are definitely a big problem. The cool thing is that there are number of things that you can do to get rid of these annoying bugs. Here are some of the things that you can do: Use skin repellents Skin repellents prevent mosquitoes from getting on your […]