home remedies for ants

Can Preventative Home Remedies Keep Ants Out?

Ants are a common problem to many people. Although the common remedies used to get rid of them include the use of chemicals, you can safely and effectively get rid of ants by deploying preventive home remedies. These remedies are much less effective than professional treatments, but in some cases, a small ant problem can…

Gardening Tips to Keep Ants Out of the House

Gardening Tips to Stop Ants from Entering Your Home

Ants are a continuous problem both inside the home, and outside in the garden. While insecticides are normally used to eliminate ants, this is not a preferred method for many people, not only for their children and pets, but also for themselves, and any food they might be growing in their garden as well. Following…

How To Get Rid Of Mice Without Using Poison

How To Get Rid Of Mice Without Using Poison

Mice are pesky, dirty, and a risk to the health of you and your family. The sooner they are out of your home, the better! They get in through multiple ways, even though air conditioners. So, how to get rid of mice without using poison or snap-traps or without calling a professional exterminator? Well, it…

Can Home Remedies Kill Bed Bugs

Can Home Remedies Kill Bed Bugs? – No

Can Home Remedies Kill Bed Bugs? The short answer is No if you are dealing with full-blown in bed bug infestation. Will dry cleaning kill bed bugs? Some methods like washing and dry cleaning your clothes can kill bed bugs on your clothes, but they will come back since the source of the infestation is unknown and…

Where Do Bed Bugs Hide in Furniture

Can Bed Bugs Live in Furniture other Than Beds? – Yes

Bed bugs are tiny and reddish brown in color. They breed and multiply in warm environments. They lay numerous eggs which hatch into young tiny begs bugs undergoing complete metamorphosis. Normally, a female bed bug lays an egg each day and may lay up to one hundred eggs in a single life cycle. Bed bugs…

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How Fast Can a Minor Mouse Problem Turn Into an Infestation

The presence of a mouse inside the home may be commonplace sometimes, but that is no reason to treat the problem lightly. These rodents pose a serious threat to the well being and health of humans. Especially households with small children should ensure that immediate action is taken to get rid of the mouse problem.…

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Can Carpenter Ants Cause Structural Damage to a Property?

Many people including exterminators think carpenter ants are not as destructive as termites and this is mostly true. This causes some homeowners to put off extermination, do DIY extermination rather than hire a professional or to simply ignore the infestation since presumably, the ants can cause major damage anyway. There are a few factors that…

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Can A Cockroach Infestation Be Harmful to My Family’s Health?

The Answer is Yes. Pests are a serious nuisance. They can cause stress, anxiety and health problems for the family. Many pests spread disease causing bacteria that can bring various ailments to family members and even their pets. Cockroaches in particular are ugly and discomforting. They leave their waste, which may contain bacteria, on the…

How Are Mice Entering Your Home – Mouse Entry Points

Mice are very nimble creatures and can find many ways to enter into your home. They can make themselves unnoticed by nesting in dark corners and living on only a little bit of food. It’s very important to get rid of mice as soon as possible if they enter your home. Failing to do so…