Although most pest infestations increase in the summer, there are some pests that can either become worse or maintain their infestations throughout the winter. Here are some tips for controlling winter pests. Limiting Pest Access There are many ways you can limit the access of winter pests to your home. First, seal up entry points. […]
Cedar oil is advertised as a natural alternative to chemical pesticides. Many plants produce natural insect repellants or pesticides to prevent insects from eating them. Cedar oil is one of the few that has been produced on a significant scale for commercial sale. Many people have questions about cedar oil, and, unfortunately, there aren’t any […]
Mouse traps can be an effective part of mouse control, if properly used. This means you have to place the mouse traps in areas where mice frequent, and you have to use the right kind of bait. What’s the right mouse trap bait? Ask ten people and you’ll likely get twenty different answers, all of which […]
Most of the time, snakes are not a major concern. Nonvenomous snakes are beneficial because they eat rodents and other pests in the environment, so if you know a snake is not venomous and you can live with it, let it stay around. However, if you cannot live with a snake, you should contact a professional animal […]
The first question you should ask is, “Are they really squirrels?” If they are squirrels, you might attempt to remove them yourself. If they are trapped and cannot get out of the chimney, you can let them out by lowering down a rope or a bunch of old clothes or towels tied together so that the […]
There are home remedies available for practically any problem, but they are often not very effective. If you truly want to get rid of gophers, it’s best to talk to pest control professionals. However, if you want to try it on your own, you can try some of these methods. Exclusion Exclusion is the most effective […]
If you suspect you have a skunk moved in under your house, the best strategy for removing them is to contact professionals. Skunks are not only a potential ongoing or recurring nuisance, they are governed by special laws. Dealing with skunks ineffectively can be ineffective, get you sprayed, get you or others bitten, or even lead to […]
As the weather begins to cool, mice will naturally want to move into your house seeking shelter. They will also find excellent sources of food, and a comfortable place to breed. Just a few mice in September can turn into more than 50 by spring—and not all of them will leave with the cold. To prevent this […]
Bed bug populations have been rising in recent years, and more people are finding themselves attacked by these pests that have long pursued us. Because bed bugs are most closely related to bat parasites, it is believed that early humans picked up bed bugs when they were dwelling in caves, and they have been with […]
Earwigs look remarkably like cockroaches—the same flat body plan, the same color, and similar head shape—and for many people, they’re almost as bad when they’re indoors. And they can be damaging in the garden when they eat the shoots and buds of your crops. Fortunately, there are some relatively simple ways to dramatically reduce or […]
