While scorpions are commonly thought of as desert dwellers, they exist in a variety of other habitats as well. The task of getting rid of these arachnids can be complicated, especially when you consider that their average lifespan is three to five years and that a mother’s average brood numbers 30. Moreover, scorpions are survival experts that can live […]
How to Get Rid of Dust Mites
Despite their name, dust mites don’t restrict themselves to dusty homes. Even a home that looks sparkling clean can have problems with these microscopic insects. If you want to cut down on the dust mites in your home to ease your allergy or asthma symptoms, or just enjoy cleaner air, there’s a lot you can […]
How to Get Rid of Aphids
Aphids suck the life from your plants, drawing out the nutrients the plants need to survive. Not only that, but they can also spread viruses from one plant to another. If not stopped, they’ll quickly overwhelm a single plant and go on to destroy others. In the early stages, an aphid infestation isn’t hard to […]
How to Get Rid of Snakes
There’s nothing quite as upsetting as finding snakes on your property. Although these creatures are often very beneficial to the habitat they find themselves in, most everyone has a natural aversion to serpents. Understandably so, too, as poisonous snakes have slithered their way into popular culture as dangerous beasts that can kill a fully grown […]
How to Get Rid of Raccoons
Raccoons, those cute, bandit-faced, twitchy-nosed creatures, make adorable stuffed animals, cartoon characters, and the central roles of children’s stories. Easily personified, with hand-like paws and expressive mugs, raccoons, at first sight, in a zoo, or game ranch, elicit exclamations of “aww and ooh” for their adorable appearance. But, don’t be fooled. Those cute little bandits […]
How to Get Rid of Cockroaches
Out of all the critters that can invade your home, perhaps the most dreaded is the cockroach. These beetles are fast, hard to kill and get into everything. So what can you do to get rid of them? Identifying a Roach Infestation While most people first become aware of a cockroach problem when one runs in […]
How to Get Rid of Termites: The Ultimate Guide
Out of all the potential pests, the one, any homeowner, dreads most is termites. These relatives of the ant devour wood as a vital part of the ecosystem. Unfortunately, they are not able to distinguish between a tree and a house. These pests will often cause structural damage to homes. While the process takes time, the […]
How to Get Rid of Silverfish
Silverfish can be identified by their white to brown-grey or bluish-silver color, as well as their teardrop-shape. These insects measure between 12-19 mm in length and have three long bristles at the back. They grow from egg to adult without any visible change in appearance. Silverfish move very quickly, and seemingly ‘slither’ rather than crawl. […]
How to Get Rid of Gnats
Even if you have a good strategy and prevention program, you will probably have to deal with a gnat situation sometimes whether it is in your home, garage, or place of business. A gnat problem can be a real pain. Here are some of the ways gnats can cost you time, money, and comfort, how […]
How to Get Rid of Barn Swallows
For as beautiful as their song is, barn swallows also bring a lot of less attractive features when they move into your property. The early-morning noise and piles of droppings and feathers they create are reason enough to want these birds gone. Discouraging barn swallows from hanging out around your home isn’t always easy. But […]