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 […]
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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 […]
How to Get Rid of Mosquitoes
Nothing ruins a summer evening in the garden quite like a cloud of whining mosquitoes. Not only are they irritating and leave itchy bites, but in some areas, they also bring disease. While mosquitoes are all but unavoidable in wet climates, there’s still a lot you can do to minimize the amount of these insects […]