Squirrels are cute but unfortunately, they are quite destructive so squirrel repellent is a must. They get into your vegetable garden and ruin your veggies, they eat the seeds that you leave out for the birds.Depending on the type of squirrels in your garden, they may even dig burrows in your yard. Squirrels, unfortunately, also like to nest in attics, leaving droppings and … [Read more...]

The common house fly, also known as Musca Domestica, is attracted to food, garbage, feces, vegetation, and moist climates like drains.Tiny hairs on their bodies, called Tarsi, carry millions of bacteria that they can easily transmit just by sitting on food or surfaces where food is prepared.They are a nuisance and a serious a health hazard: Dysentery, cholera, diarrhea, … [Read more...]

​You hear crickets nearby and you’re not outdoors but in the middle of your house? Relax, you’re not out of your mind, you don’t “hear crickets”, you really do hear crickets. You’ve been invaded by crickets in the privacy of your home.Well, unless you have decided to start a cricket farm in order to grow them and make cricket protein bars (apparently this stuff is a trend now, … [Read more...]

With spring and summer coming up, stink bug deterrent is a must. While stink bugs are not dangerous, they are not pleasant to have around. The moment you try to squash them or swat them they release a really foul smelling odor. This odor is released any time they are scared or killed.Because they can't generate heat, they usually hibernate during winter and find homes a good … [Read more...]

Home remedies for pest control are very popular because of their significant health fbenefits. Pests are a nuisance, no doubt about that. They may harm you and your family. Especially, if you have a child you will want to keep your home pest free without using pesticides. Why? Because pesticides are not good for your health and the environment as they contain harmful … [Read more...]

Groundhogs, also called woodchucks are cute furry animals who adorably waddle around while destroying your garden and even causing damage to buildings because they burrow underneath them."How do you get rid of a groundhog" and "how to get rid of woodchucks using home remedies" are often questions asked desperately by those who find these creatures in their yard.Before getting … [Read more...]

We're sure that as soon as you became aware that you have rats or if you even suspect that you have rats that you want to know how to get rid of rats at home. It's gross when your cat brings you a rat as a present or you find rat droppings among your things.Another problem is that if they die and are left in your home, the smell as is horrible. Rats also gnaw on just about … [Read more...]

Snakes scare you. Small and thin, long and thick, green, orange, yellow, black or brown, they are terrifying. Of course that you desperately want to find out how to get rid of snakes safely in your house and in your yard.Well, I’m not going to tell you to cast a spell against snakes and draw a magic circle around your house and yard (sorry to disappoint you, Harry Potter fans, … [Read more...]

Mice are the most troublesome and destructive household pets. They hide in the dark places of the house and breed quickly leading to a mice infestation. These little critters cause damage to the electric wires, wood, food and clothes. They also spread bacteria and virus which can lead to diseases like rat-bite fever, plague, lassa fever and others. It is very important to … [Read more...]

Most of the people, especially women are afraid of lizards. Though they are harmless, it is very annoying to have them crawling in the home. Being very small, they can use vents, pipes, cracks on walls and windows to invade our home. There are different ways to get rid of these nasty reptiles. Commercial methods contain chemicals which can be harmful when inhaled especially … [Read more...]

While there are a rare few who enjoy having spiders in their home, the majority of us don't. If you're tired of these little critters creeping up and surprising you, then it’s time to take some action to remove them from your house - permanently. Insect repellants and pesticides are one way of removing spiders, but those may do more harm than good. Most inspect sprays contain … [Read more...]

The raccoon, this Zorro of the animal realm with a mysterious mask on his eyes, is the exact opposite of a gentleman. He is a vandal. A reckless creature that eats anything and destroys for fun. Or out of contempt. Or out of habit. Or a lack of manners. As cute as they are, as mischievous they can be.You will find raccoons in your garbage, throwing everything out like he … [Read more...]