Pest Management / Ecology
DIY tips on integrated pest management and green exterminations ideas. Finding new ways to work with the ecology to prevent or eliminate infiltrations of unwanted animals and pests.
How to Get Rid of Snakes Naturally and Organically
by Guest Post on Feb 14, 2010
Very few people can encounter a snake in their home or yard without a sense of panic. Even when you know the snake is not dangerous, most don't want snakes around while they are trying to live in their home or work in their gardens cause of the fear of snake bites. Continue reading →
Tips for the Beginning Gardener
by Guest Post on Jun 8, 2010
Easy to understand tips for growing organic. Topics covered include toss and grow annuals, blooming biennials, easy to grow perennials, garden herbs, different types of gardens, and how to identify beneficial garden pests. Continue reading →
Checking for Bed Bugs
by Guest Post on Jun 20, 2011
"Good night. Sleep tight. Don't let the bed bugs bite." Though parents often repeat this saying to their children when putting them to bed, the effective use of pesticides to control bed bugs has meant that few people have experienced bed bugs in their homes. Continue reading →
Pests and Your Household
by Guest Post on Nov 21, 2011
Are you flirting with the thought of becoming a proprietor? Try not to let such flirtatious thoughts blind you from what matters most -- booking an inspection. No, a pre-purchase building inspection is not a prerequisite for gaining proprietorship, but it is worth considering prior to purchasing your home. Continue reading →
Better to Prepare for Pest than to Repair
by Guest Post on Dec 5, 2011
Owning a house is a life-changing and sometimes challenging endeavor. The continual maintenance and upkeep required to keep a house in good condition are essential in protecting your investment in your home. Continue reading →
How to Deal with Invading Gophers
by Dan Eskelson on Apr 28, 2012
There are a lot of different types of gophers, but the pocket gopher is probably the gopher you are trying to get rid of. Getting rid of gophers is not easy. I think that is the lesson we all learned from Carl Spackler and his obsession with a dancing gopher in the cult classic, Continue reading →
Nutria Rats Extermination
by Guest on Dec 13, 2013
It sounds like a bad horror movie pitch: giant invasive rats are eating Louisiana. Not the residents, mind you, these rodents are slowing destroying the states landmass at a rate of 40 square miles a year. They’re called nutria, and they’re one of the most destructive invasive species in the United States. Continue reading →
Handling Pests Effectively
by Guest on Jan 11, 2014
It is never a good thing when pests invade your home. Termites can easily eat all the wood inside of your home and weaken its structure. Ants can get into your cabinets and other areas where you store food without much effort. Continue reading →
Top Reasons to Hire a Bee Control Professional
by Gustavo Salazar on Oct 26, 2015
It is normal for you to consider your home the property that you have in order to live and thrive in it. This is why you act like it is a valuable asset and you want to take care of it in any way possible. One of the major problems that affect homes, in general, is the pest infestation. Continue reading →
Dealing with Deer - Deer Free Landscapes
by Dan Eskelson on Dec 18, 2015
OH DEER! As with most pest problems related to our landscapes, when considering the problem of deer damage, it is better to consider concepts of "control" rather than strict programs of \eradication. Continue reading →
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