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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
Does the Bell plus Howell ultrasounic pest repeller really work?
Yes they do - I have one myself.
I'll tell you how they work. Mice, insects and other critters have extremely sensitive hearing and can hear sounds beyond 20,000 Hertz. Ultrasonic Pest Repellers exploit this biological characteristic and use this against the pests. This drives the pests crazy and they leave your home, or whatever place you want them to leave.
What poisons are used to kill rats and insects?
evil!! don't kill the rats! and if you do you`ll just find dead rats everywhere and will have too pick them up. you can buy these sonic rat repeelnts which keeps them away. and the killer spray can also be very harmful to your health and very harmful to your pets
What telephone number do you dial for Terminix Pest Control Services?
A toll-free telephone number to purchase Terminix Pest Control services is 1-888-943-2987.
Hours are as follows:
Mon-Fri: 8:00 am to 8:00 pm; Sat: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; Sun: 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm (all times Central)
Rats are omnivorous, meaning they eat both plants and animals, including nuts, seeds, berries and human food scraps. They are natural scavengers, always on the hunt for found foods to eat, but they will also hunt insects, small frogs, and other tiny critters if the opportunity arises.
Rats are also very opportunistic and prone to living close to easy food sources, which is why they are a nuisance in urban areas where plenty of humans are already basically doing the scavenging for them.
almost anything, they feed from dumpsters
Things that fit in its mouth but for me I think it can eat anything.Did you know that one day at home I have seen the card already in a half piece and I have seen the rat eat it.
Rats are omnivores and eat a huge number of different things. Some favourites include: potato, chicken, carrot, avocado, banana, tuna and pasta.
Rats will eat almost anything! Special food pellets, called "lab blocks" have been developed by scientists and are available to pet rat owners, and these are the best thing to feed your rat. Scientists obviously want to feed rats the best possible food, so that the rats are healthy and not affected by nutritional problems that would affect the outcome of experiments.
Lab blocks aren't the most exciting thing for rats to eat though, so they like to have treats. And really, they'll eat anything, though they will certainly have preferences that vary from rat to rat. My two rats are brothers, and they still have different food preferences. They love lettuce, cheese, yogurt, beef, bacon, bell peppers, soy and regular milk, uncooked dried noodles, cherry tomatoes, nuts and seeds, any kind of cereal or bread, bananas... really anything. They aren't too hot on spinach or carrots, but I know other people have rats that love those things. I usually just give them bits of whatever I'm cooking, and you can tell what they like most by what order they eat the things in.
They also love to chew on paper, cardboard, plastic, cloth and wood... though you should be careful that they don't eat too much dye, newsprint ink, or paint, since that's obviously bad for them.
Rats shouldn't be given caffeine or too much sugar (too hard on their tiny little systems), peanut butter or other sticky foods (they can't throw up so if it gets caught in their throat they can't get rid of it), or citrus fruits (cause cancer in male rats). Also take care not to give them too many treats because that'll make them fat.
Please note - do not give them raw nuts, uncooked starch foods such as potatoes or yams (steam them first) or iceberg lettuce. These can be toxic to rats. Same for chocolate. Avoid giving them these. I found my rats LOVE rice cereal and baby foods, bell pepper seeds.. steam some liver too, they love it. Oysters. Yes, rats love oysters!
Rats can eat and digest various materials, from garbage to cardboard, thanks to bacteria in their digestive system.
If you'll eat it, your rat will. (Stay away from raw sweet potatoes/peanuts and orange juice)
I will suggest that although some people think rats are dirty, filthy, disgusting, stupid, and ugly, and oh that hairless tail, and while you think hamsters and gerbils are way cuter, then I need to infer you that domestic rats are very sanitary. As a pet, they are very clean and sanitary, can be trained to use the litter box, are low-maintenence, are extremely intelligent and smart, and are very gentle, so they make good pets, oh, and can also easily learn tricks. However, I personally love all vertebrate animals, from snakes to rats. So I think, especially fancy rats, are cute, adorable, warm my heart, and are quite beautiful, and I even think the hairless ones are too! Just stay away from the wild ones. The wild ones will not want to be locked up in a cage, and should never be handled or touched, although they probably won't bite, the wild ones ONLY may have parasites on their skin or fur. Pet rats are very safe, and may have also got their shots from a vet or breeder, and I think pet store owners would breed it in captivity, where it will be fearless and healthy! On the bottom line, I LOVE RATS, ATLEAST THE PET ONES!
They don't bother me personally-at least the domesticated ones although hamsters are cuter for pets and less likely to escape, but it's not safe to handle one in the wild since they are very dirty creatures and can have fleas or mites as well.
Cat mint which is an herb is supposed to deter mice. Place plants in pots or hang upside down in various areas. You should also put every kind of opened and or dried fooods like pastas, rice, sugar, flour etc., food in air tight storage containers. I have compost outside and recycle everything else. Whatever trash we have that is either not compostable or recyclable can be held in a plastic grocery bag. These thisng will also deter mice when they cannot find a food source.
Nah. I recommend the Middle Eastern way. Just get a slipper and keep whacking the mouse until it bleeds. You can buy these from most middle eastern shops. The instruction's are on the back of the packet.
What are the most common pool pests in Florida?
I live in North Central Florida. The most common pest in my pool is the predacious diving beetle. These little bast- ... buggers will actively chase you down and take a bite. It hurts but I don't think they're venomous. I read they can get up to an inch long but I've never seen one longer than a 1/4 inch. I spend the first 5 or 10 minutes in the pool searching for these beetles then scooping them up in the net and crushing them on the side of the pool.
I also frequently have backswimmer beetles in the pool as well but these generaly leave me alone unless I try to catch them. I caught one by hand once and he bit me hard. They have a long tube of a mouth they use to suck blood from their prey and he pierced my finger. I don't catch them by hand anymore. I just scoop them out with the net and send them on their way.
It is rare but not unheard of to find an alligator in your pool so always give a quick check before jumping in.
What dangers happen when pesticides are used or a long time?
The soil gets more and more polluted, therefore the natural balance destroyed. The plant itself doesn't get invaded by insects, but the people who eat these vegetables might get health problems through eating them in the long run.
Which countries have not banned the pesticide DDT yet?
DDT is a persistent chemical - it does not break down after it is used. So if you spray DDT to kill bugs, and birds eat the bugs, the birds now have DDT in them. Some species of birds almost went extinct because the DDT made their eggshells so weak that the chicks couldn't survive. You don't want to have a chemical around that solves one problem, but creates a hundred more.
How can gout weed be eliminated?
Extreme light or shade, herbicide schedules, severe cutbacks, and soil solarization are ways to eliminate gout weed. The Aegopodium genus in question may be controlled by exposure to deep shade or to full sun. The perennial in question also reacts fatally to the buzz-cuts of severe mows or trims and to suffocation from non-organic or organic mulches and weighted down black plastic sheeting.
What keeps squash bugs out of the garden?
I'm from Canada and don't know if you can get this, but it's called "Safer-Soap." It is yellow and comes in a big hard bar. I use a potato peeler to get small shavings, then put some into a spray bottle with tepid water (like you would test a bottle for a baby) and start spraying your plants. Many bug problems are due to the fact people will water during the day, but the best time to water (if possible) is later in the evening just before the sun goes down. I found by doing this I had less bug problems. If you can't find Safer-Soap, then go to your garden supply store and tell them your problem and they can recommend many environmentally safe products for this problem. ... nit picking Technically speaking what you are looking for IS a pesticide as it kills pests, which is exactly what the word means. It is also a chemical pesticide as everything in the world is chemical. Nor is it "natural" as it is processed in a factory... like I said, just some nit picking ... . ... More Check the base of the newly-growing plant, and the soil in the immediate area, for bugs. Make sure that the soil is moist, but not waterlogged. Watering is most effective in the early morning or in the late afternoon/evening, outside of the high evaporation times of 10 a.m.-3 or 5p.m. The adult squash bug is hard-bodied, which blocks some chemical controls from getting through. Insecticidal soap, which can control soft-bodied insects, may work with the soft-bodied young squash bugs. Remove and destroy, from plant part surfaces, the bronze egg masses, which may resemble teeny-tiny red M&Ms. Clear the area of plants and weeds as soon as the zucchini has been harvested, against overwintering squash bugs. I've also found that squash bugs hate mint and chives. You can try planting other things that are supposed to repel the bugs in with your squash. This includes garlic, onion, tansy, radishes, nasturtiums, marigolds, bee balm and mint. Planting your squash later in the season, once the majority of the squash bugs have already hatched and perished can help. Try putting boards down on the ground near squash plants over night. In the AM you can get rid of the bugs that have gathered under the boards. Dust around the plants with diatomaceous earth. Mulch heavily and then cover your plants with floating row cover. tightly secured. I spray plants with an organic repellant made like very hot salad dressing with salad oil (to help it stick to the plants), a little vinegar, lots of garlic, black pepper, hot pepper, some tomatoes, aromatic herbs, mint. Blend it up in water, strain, and spray on plants. Not fool proof, but it definitely seems to help.
How do you get rid of moles in your yard?
A popular method is to place a few weather vanes with propellers on sticks around the garden; the vibration caused by the propellers will often drive the moles away. A farmer told me two methods. Use aspirin down each hole or if you have a long haired cat, keep the fur and stuff it down the holes.
How do you get rid of raccoons under your deck?
DON'T unless you've a severe problem. It's much more humane to capture them in a live trap, talk to your conservation officer, and release unharmed.
To kill cleanly, you target just above their left or right foreleg.
How do you stop mosquitos from bitting you?
You can avoid mosquitoes by avoiding infested areas where they breed, which can be any standing water as small as in a saucer or puddle. Mosquito larvae can complete their development in just a week. You can avoid mosquito bites by wearing protective clothing and using repellents. Protect your own property by eliminating all sources of standing water and using biological mosquito control methods such as Bti (Bacillus thuringiensis), a bacteria that kills mosquito larvae but is harmless to all other forms of life.
How much rain does it take to kill you?
It depends on you body weight and how hydrated you already are...
from wikipedia "Nearly all deaths related to water intoxication in normal individuals have resulted either from water drinking contests, in which individuals attempt to consume more than 1 liter (0.22 imp gal; 0.26 U.S. gal) of water over the course of just a few minutes, or long bouts of intensive exercise during which electrolytes are not properly replenished, yet massive amounts of fluid are still consumed."
Can pest control spraying be done in the rain?
No. It needs to be sprayed on dry leaves so that it can adhere to the weed surface and be absorbed by the foliage.
What are all the Services offered from pest control industry?
There are many services provide by Pest control Companies. They provide Residential Pest Control, Commercial Pest Control, Fumigation Service, Herbal Pest Control, Sanitization & Disinfecting Services, Termite Control, Mosquito Control, Bed Bug Control, etc.
If you want to know more about services you can check the details here (getpestcontrol.in)
A biofix is a biological event or indicator of a developmental event, usually in the life of an insect pest, which initiates the beginning fo growing-degree-day calculations.
A post-emergent weed killer describes the herbicide that kills dock. The Polygonaceae family member in question responds far less well to pre-emergent herbicides than to post-emergent applications of 2,4-D. The Rumex genus member will react best to controls that remove the perennial weed's branched, large taproot, particularly in the earlier seasons when the size is more abbreviated and less resistant to extraction.
When are all Integrated Program Management Report formats required?
An organization whose acquisition processes are well documented and standardized would be rated a what in the SCAMPI
Can spectracide bug stop home barrier be sprayed in my home along my rugs?
You can but a barrier is more effective on the outside so they don't get in. Most pesticides kill/repel at the same time and although this has a residual, is an EC and a weak solution. I would use something stronger outside at first, indoors if necessary and use a wp (powder) the grit stays on the surface so tend to be more effective and the EC's since contain no powder tend to soak in and disappear on porous surfaces, break down faster w/UV and contain solvents which could burn some plants and even bleach some fabrics
An autocide is the control of a pest through propogation of sterile males.
