Although you’re probably inclined to deconstruct every inch of your home if you suspect it’s occupied by bed bugs, hold off on making a mountainous mess until you’ve conducted a basic inspection. Sure, you need to know if they’re there and how to get them under control if they are, but panicking, obsessing, and otherwise going out of your mind in the meantime is no way to live.
Here are five ways to spot these creepy critters while keeping your abode intact.…
Whether you’d like to begin growing a garden or simply want to avoid germs and other problems, keeping wildlife off your property is important. Skunks, raccoons, bats, squirrels, deer and bears are only some of the many critters that could wander onto your land. To deter them, use these tips.
Look for Signs
You need to know which animals are most likely to hang around your house. You might get this information from your neighbors, municipal animal control personnel or your own eyes.…
After waking up several mornings in a row with unexplainable bites on your arms, you may suspect that you have bed bugs. However, if you have not been able to visualize any of the pests, look for the following subtle signs that your home is infested with bed bugs.
Dark Blood Stains Appear on Your Sheets
While making your bed in the morning, examine your sheets carefully. Look for any dark reddish brown spots that have mysteriously appeared.…
There’s a reason why spiders have played a prominent role in horror films and nightmares. These pests can be downright frightening, and sometimes a little dangerous.
Keeping your home free from spiders might seem like a challenge, but there are actually some simple things you can do to get rid of eight-legged pests. Try one of these remedies the next time you spot some spiders on your property.
1. Swap your outdoor light bulbs.…
For most people, the sight of deer in their yards is a thrilling one. Being that close to wildlife can really make you feel humble and kindhearted. Well, stop that. Deer are pests! They may look all cute and friendly, but deer are nothing like Bambi. The following shows the kinds of damage deer can do, and how you can get rid of the deer wreaking havoc in your yard. Fair warning; you may not like one or two of the suggestions, but all of the following are proven effective against deer raids.…
You may have heard the saying, snug as a bug in a rug and wondered if bugs can really be snug in rugs. Unfortunately, one type of bug in particular loves carpets and rugs. This type of bug is the bed bug. If you have bed bugs in your home, you may be working to actively kill the infestation and regain control over your mattress, couches and linens. But one area that you need to ensure that you also treat is your carpets.…
Insects and rodents are pests that can pose a near constant threat to your home. Regretfully, pest control is a topic that many homeowners may lack a competent and practical understanding about. As a result, these homeowners may find that preventing and address pest problems is a task that is far more difficult than necessary.
Treat Areas Where You See Pests As Soon As Possible
It can be common for homeowners to avoid taking immediate steps to address pest problems if they only see one or two of the unwanted creatures.…
There’s nothing worse than finding a mouse in the house. That is, unless you’ve found an entire nest of mice. Getting rid of one mouse is hard enough. Trying to rid your home of an infestation can be downright impossible. Now that fall is officially here, you need to take rodent infestations seriously. Mice don’t like to stay outside during the cold fall and winter months, which means they’re going to be looking for a warm place to hang out until the temperatures start to climb again in the spring.…
If you have pets in your home, and also have a pest issue, then you may be concerned about using pest control methods in case they are harmful to your pets. If this is a concern of yours, then you should hire a professional pest control service. There are also some other things you should do to keep your animals safe from harm. Keep reading to understand what these things are.
Make Sure Low Concentrations Are Used…
Dust mites are a common household pest that can produce a ton of dust and other fine particles in the air in your home, aggravating allergies and other respiratory conditions as well as creating the need to do constant dusting and cleaning to maintain the air quality in your home. Fortunately, there are several relatively simple things that you can do around your home to reduce the population of dust mites and improve your air quality:…
