Home Improvement Tips & Ideas
Find out how to handle bugs, rodents and other wildlife, including mice, mosquitoes, carpenter ants, termites and garden invaders
Let’s face it – being bitten by bugs is definitely not a pleasant experience; particularly if you’re not sure what kind of bug did the dirty work! However, if your pondering what caused a bug bite, there’s one important thing to remember – you mustn’t panic! Most of the bugs that leave a mark on …
Keeping the bugs from becoming snug in your rug is a priority for homeowners, whether you do it yourself or hire an exterminator. But while chemical pesticides are effective, eco-friendly pest control is better for you and the planet. Insects are attracted to various types of greenery. The ones that plague your yard and garden …
Tips for rodent control in your house by preventing mice and rats from infesting.
If you are one of the millions of households who enjoy having a real, live Christmas tree to gather ‘round, you might be surprised to learn there’s a really good chance your first horde of holiday guests may come with it. There are over a half-dozen species of creepy Christmas tree bugs that may have …
Are you one of the millions of Americans who find spiders frightening? Or the equally large group who find them intriginging? Or both! Either way, it’s a common belief that spiders enter our homes and other structures in the fall and take up residence to survive the harsh winter conditions. However, bad news for arachnophobes: …
Hummingbirds are one of nature’s marvels. These small birds demonstrate a wing force that is a joy to watch. The rapid wing movement helps these feathery helicopters dart among flowers where they collect sweet nectar. If you’re looking to attract these birds—that really do hum—to your yard, think outside the birdhouse. Hummingbird nests are found primarily on …
Attract hummingbirds to backyards is a favorite past time among those who enjoy observing these unique creatures in their habitat. Not only are hummingbirds enjoyable to watch, but they are also beneficial to your yard and garden as they help keep the insect population down and serve as a vector to pollinate flowers. One of …
How to Make Homemade Hummingbird Food: 4 Do’s & Don’ts for Delicious NectarRead More
Mother Nature has a pretty efficient ways to get rid of dead wood, and the combination of Carpenter Ants and Carpenter Bees adds up to a ground & air assault force that can do some pretty serious damage. Here’s what you need to know to stop the wrecking crew. Getting Rid of Carpenter Ants Carpenter …
Have you’ve ever opened a box stored in an attic or basement only to be totally freaked out by silvery, slimy alien-like insects that were calling it home? Meet the Silverfish! These paper-loving invaders will consume cardboard, ruin books and more – all while their fast, fish-like movement set the stage for nightmares to follow. Before …
Imagine waking up and seeing the morning light covering the walls of your bedroom – except for a dark shadow in one spot – that begins to MOVE! House centipedes travel at night and are frequently visible on walls, floors and ceilings. And while they have many beneficial qualities, these so called “thousand-leggers” are one pretty fast …
How to Get Rid of Thousand-Leggers Without Getting Grossed OutRead More
Do you enjoy watching birds visit your hard during the spring, summer, and fall? Not all birds fly south for the winter and with a little preparation, you can attract visits from your fine feathered friends all year long: even in the cold months! According to the experts at Cole’s Wild Bird Products it’s easy to to …
Bed bugs can cause harm to people, and traveling is the fastest way bed bugs spread. Find out what precautions to take when you travel to prevent the transport and spread of bed bugs.
For some people, it’s not uncommon to encounter a woodpecker knocking at their siding. Fortunately, there are a number of humane, homemade control methods that can encourage woodpeckers to take their pecking behavior elsewhere.
How to Keep Woodpeckers Away from Your Home’s SidingRead More
Even if they didn’t carry disease, ticks just aren’t something you want to share your summer with. But if you’d like to keep them in place without adding pesticides to your person, there are a number of natural and homemade tick repellents that can do the job, as well as a host of plants that …
Natural Ways to Keep Ticks at Bay with Homemade Tick RepellentsRead More
In this season of hiking and camping, it’s important to be on guard against ticks. When you head outdoors, being prepared and alert to tick dangers is the best way to prevent these parasites from biting. Following these safety measures will help protect you and your family from ticks.
Tips for protecting your family from tick bites and Lyme disease by dressing properly, using repellent, staying on hiking paths, and inspecting yourself and your family for ticks after being outdoors.
Get tips to control and eliminate home pests including silverfish, filth flies and bats. Learn to protect yourself and your home from these pests with the right combination of pest control and prevention steps.
Find out about special pesticides that termites or carpenter ants take back to the nest eliminating the entire termite colony.
Bugs that Bite! How to Kill Termites, Carpenter Ants & Wood Eating BeetlesRead More
An invasion of your indoor or outdoor home space by creepy crawlies can be truly unpleasant, but pesticides don’t have to be the solution. Instead, there are a number of natural and effective alternatives to pesticides that are much safer for people, pets and the planet. Our tips for natural pest control will help you keep bugs and other critters in check this spring and summer so you can focus on enjoying the weather!
Natural Pest-Control Solutions | Tips for Alternatives to PesticidesRead More
You may or may not believe in aliens, but many true believers can be found among those who have had a close encounter with the tomato hornworm. While actually a species native to our own planet earth, this frightening green creature can still be shocking to see as it inches around on your tomato plants. …
5 Ways to Stop Tomato Hornworms from Wiping Out Your GardenRead More
Mice, rats and other residents tend to move indoors as fall's colder temperatures arrive. Learn how to keep rodents out of your home this fall.
5 Tips to Keep Critters Out of Your House This FallRead More
Have you had any experience with electric ultra sonic bug repellers? If so do they work well for bug infestations?
You’re likely to have some unwanted visitors at your barbecues, pool parties and other backyard gatherings this summer – the kind that like to take bites out of you and your guests! But itchy welts aren’t the only reason you should take steps to keep mosquitoes away. Not only are mosquitoes a major hassle, they’re …
Tips to Keep Mosquitoes Away from Your Yard and Prevent Mosquito BitesRead More
Our home is overrun with house flies. There is no apparent cause such as open trash, food being out or even Jimmy Hoffa (ha!). I kill up to 25-30 flies *per day*, no kidding. The worst part is the next day there are that many right back. The only thing I can think of is …
