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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.

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Do mice eat slugs?

Rats are more likely-they love them & snails too. If you find a bunch with holes chewed through them, but otherwise intact; look out. If you cut back the water, you won't have to worry about it.

What type of weedkiller kills sandburs?

Pre-emergent and post-emergent herbicides are the types of weed killers that kill sandburs (Cenchrus spp), bunch-type, low-branching annuals and perennials of open fields and meadows and of drought-weakened turf. Pre-emergent herbicides that control crabgrass include the common names benefin, DCPA, oryzalin, oxadiazon, or simazine. Post-emergent weed killers range from the organic arsenicals DSMA or MSMA in bermudagrass lawns to imazaquin in warm-season grasses and Saint Augustine grass.

What mouse repellent is safe for other animals?

It's hard to get anything to hold up out of doors since heat/uv/moisture make just about everything disappear. Your best bet is bait stations which will keep the population & the pressure down. harborage reduction (if applies) may benefit also.

Is a fly a pest?

Yes. No one want them indoors.

What are insecticide sprays used for?

Killing insects. "cide" means to kill. You can use the attached word to figure out what the target object is. Example -fungicide (kills fungus) termiticide (termites) homicide- (obvious), miticide (mites), avicide (birds), etc.

What is large green caterpillar eating Japanese maple leaves?

green striped maple worm. reference; lhyche@aesag.auburn.edu.

i enable butterflies to complete their life cycle by planting their host plants. it is one of my gardening skills to know the information concerning them. so if you want to eradicate them, consider that you will kill all of the rest of them and other beneficial insects. its your call. I'll tell you how to do it if i must.

Does a tapping noise in the air vent indicate wasps in the attic?

It could be a small child who may have been trapped in the attic.

Could a wet basement cause your gnat problem?

Definately, if the water is not fresh it will breed flies. Dry out the area & be rid of them.

Can a structure with a barrel tile roof system be sealed to prevent penetration by rats?

Many tile roof systems are constructed of inferior grade, poorly fitting tiles. The openings at the ends of the tiles, along the roof edges, and along the drainage valleys typically are left open. The result is that it is not uncommon for there to be multiple holes and crevices that permit rats to make their way beneath the tiles and onto the roof decking. Imperfections in the decking installation or openings made for plumbing vents generally provide the means for rats to make their way into the structure. Because tile roof systems typically have multiple openings across the roof surface and each such opening must be sealed to prevent rats from reaching the roof decking, the task of sealing the roof against penetration by rats requires painstaking attention to detail. A mortar seal must be accomplished at the end of each row of tiles and at the drainage valleys. Smaller cracks or crevices appearing between individual tiles must be sealed with an adhesive sealant.

How should a person treat a mattress that might have fleas on it from infested puppies?

I would use a non residual aerosol labeled for fleas with a growth regulator. You should use non-residual only on a mattress to avoid irritation.

How much do pest control advisors make working for J G Boswell?

They start around 50,000 with a truck. Guys that have been there 5+ years are making 55-60,000 and up from there. District Managers make three figures

Why should you shake feather filled duvets?

Feather-filled bedding such as feather ticks, duvets, pillow, etc. collect dust (and dust mites). They also tend to clump, especially if exposed to liquids or any kind of moisture. Feathers also break down and the quill sections can get stuck partly through the fabric.

Historically (up through the late 1800s), most families had feather tick mattress over thick ropes, boards, or hard springs. At least once a year, the women took the feather ticks, quilts, and rugs out of the house and beat them with sticks. Later, they used a hand held beater that looked like a long tennis racket, made of metal strips or wires through the center. The cleanings took many hours, as dust was beaten out, clumps re-distributed throughout the fabric, and the items were left to air in the sun. Repairs were made for any holes or thread-bare fabric areas and then the beds were re-dressed before nightfall.

How can knowledge of a pest organisms tolerance limits be used in pest control?

Pest's have some areas that you should look at in determining a week spot to control a specific pest. Feeding,Life Cycle,Nestting,reproduction,foraging methods and even weather reactions. Some insects have a very high reproductive rate with a ready supply of water. Simply spraying them will only kill maybe-Maybe 10%, then they keep coming back. Some insects eat what they find as opposed to taking it back to the nest so the queens can process it and feed the rest of the population (imported fireants) so some baiting and spraying will not stop them, nest location is a must. The pesticides available OTC will kill bugs but if not used with the knowledge of the vulnerable areas will not control them long enough.

How does mulch prevent weed growth?

Control over heat, light, moisture, and nutrient levels are ways in which mulch prevents weeds from growing. Mulch makes it possible for the edible, ornamental plant which it protects to have first claims to fertilizers, rain, and warm necessary for proper growth. The weight of the mulch additionally puts pressure on the ground surface to keep weeds from breaking through from underground.

Can mice learn to avoid traps or areas where traps are located?

Yes, because mice they have a keen sense of smell and will start to smell "human" around it or, worse, the smell of "death" because of the dead mice that came before them.