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Pest Control
What's bugging you? How do you get rid of those pesky insects and pests? This is the category to take a swat at those creepy, crawly unwelcome invaders.
2,179 Questions
How do you get rid of birds nesting on porch?
Discouraging birds from building nests on a porch can include constant removal of any nests. A very effective method is putting cat food on the porch. A stray will be attracted which is a natural deterrent of birds. Another possible solution is inserting a v shaped railed over any flat surface to eliminate a plane for nesting.
No, they are just a nuisance.
Potatoe bugs are not venomus as most people think. However they can emit a foul smell and inflect a painful bite.
Permethrin and tetramethrin are non natural, non organic controls of pest populations. They share membership in the same chemical control group, the pyrethroids. They control insect populations by attacking each individual insect's nervous system. They're particularly effective against such stubborn pests as cockroaches and mosquitoes.
But there are differences between the two. Permethrin is considered to be of low toxicity to mammals. It's absorbed poorly by the skin. In contrast, tetramethrin is very potent.
How do you kill wasps in an attic?
When you have a African hornet nests in your attic is best to have professionals perform eradication methods for the safest solution. If you insist on getting rid of these hornets on your own you will want to spray the nest with a safe insecticide. Quick applications that are applied at night is the best course of action.
How can the pesticides that farmers use to help increase food production also be harmful?
Because they use pesticides to killcrop-destroying pests,the pesticides they use have harmful poison in them.....therefore it is harmful.
The most notable is simply misapplication of a pesticide. In the U.S.A., application of pesticides to control any pest is strictly regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency, various state Departments of Agriculture, and several other agencies. However, mistakes can happen in the application of a pesticide which might leave a potentially harmful residue in the end product. While extremely rare, there have been cases of residues in the human food chain which attain unhealthful levels. Misapplication can also result in levels of the compound which escape the confines of the production field and harm the surrounding environment.What do pesticides do to the environment?
The idea is that they kill pests, usually farm pests such as locusts, weevils, wasps, flies, aphids and so on. The problem is that they also injure or kill wild animals, farm animals, farmers and other people. Check out herbicide, insecticide, biocide, and vermicide.
Does dawn dish soap kill fleas in yard?
I tried it and it works! But remember, you have to leave the suds on for ten minutes on the coat so that it all the fleas die and do not return. Then watch your dog for twenty minutes to see if he/she starts to itch again. Because it completely dries the coat, but on some olive oil ( about a teaspoon) on the coat before brushing the coat after you dry your dog. Also, distract your dog with a treat ( like a big bone ) while you are watching him/her so that they don't try to eat the olive oil.
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Gasoline is NOT good for a tree.
It would kill it "IF" it is a large enough amount of gasoline poured on a young, small, sick, delicate or sensitive tree.
A large, older tree and a small amount of gas is not a problem.
It depends on all those factors if it would harm or kill a tree. There is potential.
How do you get rid of fleas using Hartz shampoo?
If they really are fleas, you can wash them out with shampoo. Simple. But they may not be fleas. They may be head lice. To deal with the lice, go to your local chemist or pharmacy to get a head lice killer pack. It's available without a prescription.
What keeps rabbits from eating garden flowers?
Allium plantings keep rabbits from eating garden flowers. The mammals in question prefer not to be in contact with such alliums as chive, garlic, leek, onion, scallion, and shallot. They tend to avoid strong smells which make their presence detectable to natural enemies and predators.
What is the smallest gap a wasp can fit through?
Pretty small - but there are many different types of wasp.
Can guyabano leaves act as insect repellant?
YES!, just add garlic and ginger for this kind of repellant
How do you kill fleas on your dog and cat?
If they are in the house and you have carpet that is usually what is infested. Walk around in white socks barefoot and see if you pick any up. Launder bedding.Spray it (carpet-search Precor aerosol) and vacuum after frequently. Get collars for all in and out pets. if possible, have yard sprayed professionally
How long does the effect of a systemic insecticide last?
Depending what was used, the concentration and whether it was absorbed through the skin or ingested in food, the effects can last until the victim dies. Insecticides can destroy your liver, kidneys and brain cells. And should be treated as a medical emergency.
Does vinegar help get rid of fleas?
No, vinegar is not effective at killing mites. You will need to take your dog to your veterinarian to determine what kind of mites your dog has then get a medication from your vet to treat them.
- Try to use something to protect your clothes like zip lock bags or container
- When you get a chance to, try to capture it by putting it in a small place with no clothes.
- Then, you should take a container and capture it with a lid.
- Finally, let it go outside and get inside and make sure it doesn't get in again.
Will heat from a household dryer kill fleas?
Yes any clothing or bedding placed into a dryer that reaches a temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit for over 10 minutes will kill the bed bugs and their eggs.
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Because a dryer does not reach it's maximum temperature for about ten minutes leave them in the dryer for thirty minutes. If the material is wet from washing, this time should begin after they're dry.
How do you keep raccoons away without harming other animals?
I can take raccons with out harming them by being kind and not harming and that's ima do cause raccons live on top of my house i am not klidding
Why does your breath smell like moth balls?
Likely because they keep their clothes near mothballs to protect them from moths that eat the fibers (usually natural fibers like wool or silk). The material in the clothing can absorb the smell. Hanging the clothes in fresh air can dissipate the smell, but may not remove all of it for sensitive noses to identify. Having them cleaned before wearing after that type of storage is the usual solution.
Why are developing countries still using pesticides that have been banned?
first of all because they are allowed to. remember that when one bans a pesticide it doesnt just go away immidiatly. one needs to find alternatives both for use and production and one has to finish all the left overs.
also "developed" countries have done so mostly at the expence of developing countries with the use of cheap pesticides which are now banned and it isn't very fair to tell them now they cant use cheap stuff because we don't like it.
in some cases such as the use of DDT against malaria there simply isn't a choise nothing else works.
There is a difference between boric acid and borax, which is the laundry additive. Boric acid is usually found at drugstores or pharmacies, and borax (the most common brand name sold is 20 Mule Team) is found in grocery stores.
I've provided a link to an article that explains how to make a borax ant trap...in case you have no luck finding boric acid.
I actually have this problem every year.
I recently came across a website that said boric acid powder helps kill them for good. So I gave it a shot since the boric detergent cost me only $3 from target and raid cost me $4, but raid only temporarily solves the problem.
"First, pick up some Boric acid powder (available at most drug stores) and mix a small amount of it 50:50 with table sugar. There's nothing particularly scientific about this ratio, so it's fine to just eyeball it. Next, put some of this mix into a small container such as the the cap from a milk jug or the lid from a 2 liter bottle. Finally, drizzle some water into it to make a slurry (i.e., a thick suspension). That's it - you're now ready to kill some ants.
Once your concoction is ready, simply set the mix in the path of the oncoming ants (they usually form a foraging trail) and then wait. At this point it's important to be patient and not kill any of the ants yourself. The reason for this is that you want them to take your tasty treat back to the nest with them. Boric acid is toxic to ants, but it doesn't work immediately. As such, you need to let them forage and then take it back home to share with their nestmates - this will ultimately wipe out the entire colony."
Source:http://thebestofanswers.com/home-garden/how-to-get-rid-of-ants-safely-and-without-an-exterminator
How do you get rid of pest birds?
Reconfiguring habitat and using mothballs and netting are ways to get rid of pest birds. Birds frequent locations because of avian-friendly access to food, shelter and water. Netting protects crops and mothballs repel many a forager even though extreme hunger tends not to be discouraged by anyone or anything.
Why are African honeybees invasive species?
Africanized bees take over a hive. They mate and incorporate many of their characteristics into the new hive.
Can mosquitoes enter through air conditioning units?
Mosquitos thrive in hot or warm air. Cold air makes them slightly less active.
Yes, assassin bugs eat stink bugs. The insects in question (Reduviidae family) feed upon beneficial arthropods and insect pests. They prey upon stink bugs (Pentatomidaefamily) by ambushing them, biting them, paralyzing them with saliva and swallowing them alive.
