Insect Control

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Is Ant Bait Toxic?

Ever wondered why dealing with ant bait is somehow worse than dealing with the ants? Me, too! When I noticed that I had a small ant problem in my house, I decided to take care of it myself. Before I bought anything, I wanted to be sure if ant bait was toxic or not so everyone in my house would be safe. Here’s some helpful info I found. So, is

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Do Bed Bug Traps Work for Fleas?

Some people try to use bed bug traps to treat a flea infestation, but it’s a bad idea. While they’re both small and incredibly annoying pests to have in the home, bed bugs and fleas must be treated in completely different ways.  Bed bug traps don’t work for fleas because fleas can hop out of traditional pitfall bed bug traps, and many others work based on bed bug specific pheromones

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Do Cockroach Gel Baits Work?

I have always had an issue with bugs whether they are spiders, silverfish, and the most disgusting of them all cockroaches. From the kitchen to the bathroom, no matter how many are killed, they just keep coming back. So, I started looking for solutions other than a bug spray.  Do cockroach gel baits work? Yes, as long as you know what kind of cockroaches you have and buy a gel

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How (And Why) Bed Bugs Can Come Back After Treatment

Bed bugs can come back even after an infestation has been professionally treated. In fact, one pregnant female bed bug left behind can result in a re-infestation of 300 adults and 1,000 new eggs in just three months. Though bed bugs aren’t known to spread any disease, even a rumor of their presence can cause a public health crisis and a swift economic downturn for a business or establishment. So,

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Do Ants Keep Cockroaches Away?

A friend once told me that if you have cockroaches in your house, some strategically placed ants could help get rid of them. I thought that was really interesting, so I decided to do a little bit of research. So, do ants keep cockroaches away? For the most part, no ants do not keep cockroaches away. There are ants that can feel threatened by them and get rid of roaches

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Subterranean Termites: How To Detect, Kill And Prevent Them

Termites are the scourge of homeowners. Their appearance seems to come out of nowhere, and the damage they cause is costly and time-consuming to fix, but if you know how to detect, kill, and prevent them, then you may be able to save yourself some headaches. How to detect, kill, and prevent subterranean termites? To handle or prevent a termite problem you will first need to look for signs of

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What Attracts Cockroaches in Your Home?

What Attracts Cockroaches To Your Home?

Cockroaches are some of the most unsightly and dangerous pests to inhabit your home. However, I’ve found that many people who have cockroaches in their homes have no idea what attracted the roaches in the first place. And when you don’t know what is attracting pests to your home, you’ll have a harder time ever getting rid of them. So, what attracts cockroaches to your home? Crumbs, dirty dishes, and

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Why do I Have so Many Ladybugs in my House?

Why do I Have so Many Ladybugs in my House?

Everywhere you look, you find more & more ladybugs in your house! You may not exactly think of ladybugs as being pests like cockroaches or flies, but you also don’t want your home filled with them. Ladybugs can be found in many places, and they will even decide to use your home to hibernate if it is cold outside. So, why do you have so many ladybugs in your house?

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Where do stink bugs live and to get rid of them?

Where do stink bugs live and how to get rid of them?

People are always coming to me for information about stink bug infestations. Stink bugs have been on the rise lately, and they are some of the stinkiest pests you will ever deal with. Maybe you are dealing with a current stinkbug infestation. You may be wondering if a stink bug infestation is typical for your area. And if you don’t currently see any stink bugs, you may be wondering if

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How to Use Essential Oils as Insect Repellents?

How to Use Essential Oils as Insect Repellents?

In the past few years, essential oils have seen a popularity boom like never before. Everywhere you go, you can see essential oils being mentioned or recommended. People are using essential oils for health ailments, aromatherapy, spiritual practices, skin care, and even pest repellent. In fact, I get dozens of request every day to write an article all about using essential oils for insect repellent. Today, we’re going to address

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How to Check for Bed Bugs: A Complete Guide

How to Check for Bed Bugs: A Complete Guide

Millions of homes are regularly infested with bed bugs. And if hearing that scares you, maybe you have been worried that you are one of those homes. Bed bugs can be costly to get rid of, and they can spread quickly to other homes. The sooner you find out whether you have them or not, the sooner you can get rid of them. And if you get rid of them

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