Basements are usually thought of as the least pleasant area of a house—for humans. But not so in the eyes of a snake, and that’s partly why you may have snakes in the basement. Impacted by habitat loss and attracted to suburban yards by the many prey animals feasting on pet food left outside, spilled birdseed, and unsecured trash, snakes naturally begin looking for nearby shelter, and often find ways into basements. Finding a snake in your … [Read more...]
Harris Bed Bug Killer Review: How Well Does It Work?
You're moving into a new apartment. Maybe you've never been to the big city before. Maybe you are a veteran apartment hunter who thoroughly vetted their options before settling on just the right room for rent. In any case, you plop down on your mattress only to discover those telltale lines of three bites on your skin in the morning. There was little you could do to avoid it, and now you've got bed bugs: which is why we've put together this … [Read more...]
Try These Amazing Tricks for Bird Nest Prevention
If you are dealing with pesky birds such as common starlings or swallows, consider bird nest prevention as a way to mitigate the problem. Both European (or common starlings) and swallows can cause problems for home owners, businesses, and farms for various reasons. Common starlings make a racket, eat up crops, and leave tons of waste behind. Swallows aren’t as annoyingly noisy as starlings, but they damage properties with their mud nests. A … [Read more...]
How to Get Rid of Stink Bugs: 4 Ways to A Bug-Free Home
Are you tired of trying out new products time and time again in the hope that they’ll get rid of stink bugs? Stink bugs aren’t the worst bugs in the world, but neither are they the most loved. Summer is a great time for many, but it also heralds a few unwanted guests in the form of stink bugs. You are probably aware that killing stink bugs by crushing them is not the most ideal way of getting rid of these pesky little critters. If not, … [Read more...]
Poison Is Bad — and, Undeniably, “Very Rude”
Check out the catchy beat and dance moves in this 30-second “Poison Is Bad” video… As you can see, four out of four men in black clearly agree: Not only is poison bad, “It is very rude.” Seriously, though, everyone who knows the truth about poison knows it’s an outdated, cruel approach to rodent control. Not something you—as a 21st century human—want to even consider using. Poison can cause death and physical suffering for the children, pets, … [Read more...]
Ultrasonic Pest Repeller… Real? Or, Ripoff?
If you’re looking for alternatives to traps and poisons to deal with a pest problem, you may be wondering, “Do ultrasonic pest repellers work?” It sounds like an easy solution, but you’d rather not waste your money if it’s not going to work. As it turns out, the Federal Trade Commission has challenged several manufacturers and retailers for making false claims about the effectiveness of electronic pest control, such as claiming their product … [Read more...]
Natural Rat Repellant or Mouse Repellant
Don’t blame rats or mice for doing what we all do incessantly ourselves… searching for something to eat! It’s a major preoccupation for all of us, and rodents are no different. As it happens, they find their perpetual food search particularly fruitful (or, cheeseful, breadful, or seedful, as the case may be) in and around wherever people live. Each night, they celebrate humankind’s sloppiness by scouring the floors for the veritable banquet we … [Read more...]
Florida Lizards Loose In Your House
Discovering a lizard or two in your home may be startling, and is certainly unwelcome, but rest assured—they are harmless. Still, it’s understandable that you want them out! Lizards in Florida are a fact of life, but you can easily remedy and/or avoid having them in your home. Wondering about the types of lizards in Florida? There are at least 29 species of lizards in Florida, many of which came from other places—either arriving accidentally or … [Read more...]
The Dead Animal in Wall Removal Blues
Do you have the “dead animal in the wall blues” and need to know about dead animal in wall removal or dead animal removal? Then you’ve come to the right place. So what makes you think there is a dead animal in the wall - the smell? Yep, that’s it! The odor is unmistakable; once you have experienced it you will never forget it. The dead animal smell, dead rat smell, or dead mouse smell is a result of decomposing flesh that is coming from behind … [Read more...]
Mole Infestation in House? Or…
Got a “mole infestation in house” problem? Before we get into how to get rid of moles in your house, let’s talk about the signs that led you to think moles are in your home. Are you seeing dark rice-sized droppings? Maybe hearing rustling noises in the walls, or noticing your pets paying attention to some sort of noises they hear in the walls? Have you found tiny tooth marks on food bags, papers, books, or wood? Or, have you encountered a little … [Read more...]
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