I knew that living in the country would come with a lot of changes, but I didn't realize how many pests I would have to deal with each day. Even the winter came with its own pest problems. My blog is all about the problematic pests that country living presents. You will find out what you can do to keep your home pest-free and how to eliminate the pests that have already moved into your home. Hopefully, my personal experiences can help you find the solutions to pest problems that you have and take back your home from the insects and rodents causing you troubles.
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3 Actions To Take To Fight Bed Bugs Before Professional Help Arrives
29 February 2016
If you suspect that you have bed bugs in your bedroom at home, there are a few things you can do right away before you call in for professional assistance to deal with the problem. #1 Make Sure They Actually Are Bed Bugs Before you start freaking out, make sure that the insect that actually bit you was a bed bug. There are other bugs that can bite you at night when you are in bed that are not bed bugs.
3 Things Gardeners Need To Know About Moles
29 February 2016
There are many pests that can ruin your garden, including moles. Moles are subterranean mammals that can be found in many parts of the United States. Here are three things gardeners need to know about moles. How do you identify moles? Moles are small, rodent-like mammals. They range in size from 113 to 159 millimeters (4.4 to 6.2 inches) long and generally have black fur. Their front paws are oversized and resemble spades; they use these oversized paws to tunnel through the soil.
3 Non-Chemical Ways To Keep Your Garden Free Of Pests
29 February 2016
With spring quickly approaching, many in the northern hemisphere are making plans for their garden. If you're still thinking about how you're going to deal with the annual onslaught of garden pests, consider the three non-chemical tips below. 1. Attract Predators to Your Garden Nature always finds a way of balancing itself out, so why not use this to your advantage? By attracting predators of common pests to your garden, you can keep pest numbers down without posing any risk to your pets.
Two Potentially Unsafe Organic Fertilizers For Your Lawn
29 February 2016
If you have children or pets, you may be using organic fertilizer on your lawn to keep them safe. This is admirable, but do you really know what's in your all-natural product? Sewage Sludge Disguised as Compost Sewage sludge is the toxic solids left over after the water is removed from everything flushed down into your city's sewers. The marketing term for it is biosolids, but the EPA now allows it to be called compost.
Important Things To Do When You Have A Serious Cockroach Infestation
29 February 2016
Have you recently moved into a house or apartment, only to find that it's infested with various insect pests? Are you tired of seeing creepy-crawlies running through your kitchen or bedroom? Understandably, you might feel embarrassed about this situation, especially since an infestation is often considered to be the fault of the person living there currently. In order to get rid of your cockroaches or other six-legged visitors, here are some things to do while waiting for an exterminator: