No one wants pests in their home, but it happens. If you’re having a pest problem, you don’t need to resort to expensive solutions or chemicals. There are natural ways to discourage pests from entering your home, and once you know what they are, you can start solving the issue immediately. Seal Up Your Home The first step is to take a good look around your home and ensure there aren’t any points of entry that pests could use to get in.…
Read More »If you’ve decided to cancel your pest control services now that spring is here, rethink that decision. You might think that your pest problems will go away once the temperatures warm up. That’s not the case though. Pest problems are a year-round concern. In fact, spring and summer are when many pests look for cooler places to nest. That makes your home the perfect target. If you haven’t hired a pest control service yet, read the information provided below.…
Read More »While ants may seem harmless, they can cause a lot of damage if left unchecked. For instance, carpenter ants can burrow through the wood in your home. They could damage your wooden door frames and other wooden surfaces. If you’re looking for ways to keep ants away from your home, these few tips might help. Clean Surfaces in Your Home Ants leave behind pheromones that they use to communicate with each other.…
Read More »Termites are among the most common pests. They are notorious for attacking wooden structures and soil profiles that suit their habitats. In doing so, termites can pose a threat to the structural wellbeing of your buildings. The burrows they create often form lines of weakness that will affect the integrity of your building’s footing and foundation. Anyone with a termite-infested home needs to take action and control these pests. There are several methods to approach the control process, including the use of termite baits.…
Read More »Although prevention is often better than cure, if you have ended up with a colony of termites on your property, then you will have to deal with them reactively. In nearly all cases, this will mean a termite extermination strategy that aims to remove them for good. Yes, controlling their numbers can deal with the worst of the problem, but unless you exterminate them all, their numbers could rise once more.…
Read More »Have your dogs or other pets brought fleas into your home? Is your bedding, your furniture or your carpet infested with these irritating little creatures? Are you looking for ways to get rid of fleas but feeling reluctant to use chemicals? Then, you may want to check out these solutions. Natural Flea Spray You can make your own flea spray with ingredients you probably have around the house. Simply mix together four litres of vinegar, 2 litres of water, 500 millilitres of lemon juice and 250 millilitres of witch hazel.…
Read More »Termites are notorious pests that can cause serious wood damage. A professional pest inspection will confirm the presence of termites. You will then need the services of a professional exterminator with the working knowledge, practical skills, and experience of all things termite control. How much you will have to pay for these services is dependent on several factors, including the following: 1. The Type of Treatment Liquid chemical treatments and termite baiting systems are the two main types of methods used in termite control.…
Read More »If you own a shop or restaurant, you will want to make sure that you keep pests such as rats and mice out of your business premises. Below is a guide to some of the problems that can be caused if pests infest your business. Damage to your reputation The primary danger posed to your business by infestations of rodents is damage to your reputation. The standing of your business in the community can be easily tarnished and is extremely hard to restore.…
Read More »White-tailed spiders are slender looking, and you can easily recognize them from the unique white tip on their tails. White-tailed spiders are among the most common spiders to invade people’s homes; an infestation can become a constant looming threat for you. The tips below are easy to follow, and you can borrow some of these tactics to keep a white-tailed spider infestation at bay. Glue traps in the right places…
Read More »Many of us have an instinctual ‘skin crawling’ reaction to finding rats in our vicinity. Unfortunately, by the time you see rats, they are already firmly entrenched in the area and can be hard to get rid of. Here are some tips to follow if you find rats in your office. Cleaning the area thoroughly Rats will come into an area with an easy food source, so it’s important to work out what they are eating and eliminate this item.…
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