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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
What kind of bug looks transparent and surrounds a cockroach?
I can't think of a bug it's likely to be moulting
YES! If you accidentally ingest some, you must seek medical help immediately!
Sparrows in China were considered a major pest because of all the grain they consumed. Millions were killed by the Chinese in 1950 which has now lead to more pest taking over due to tampering with the ecosystem.
Are electronic cat repellents effective?
Electronic repellers are not effective for anything long term.
What is the part number or manufacturer of the thermistor used in a Mosquito Magnet?
We have a Liberty and it was just repaired and the service form says it was MM490015
Sounds like you introduced fruit flies with the tomatoes-one or more of which is infested. Just discard so they are not replaced with new flies. The adult "stragglers" you simply knock down with fly spray.
A substance that kills insect; a toxic substance used to control populations of insects by killing them.
What makes holes in lawns about the size of a quarter?
Most likely the offenders are voles. They will destroy your lawn, and make trails thru the grass, but you will need a pro for this one, as you dont want to toss poison on your lawn where a pet or a kid could get at it.
Is it possible for moth balls to absorb into food packages?
Yes! I stored several bags of Halloween candy in an old steamer trunk that had no mothballs, but still had a strong odor of mothballs years after I bought it at a yard sale. 6 months later I pulled the candy (still in its packaging) out of the trunk and tried some and found it tasted awful - the mothball chemical had gotten into the candy itself, despite being sealed in plastic and its individual wrapping.
Keep in mind that the chemicals in mothballs are highly toxic and carcinogenic - so do like I did and just throw it all out!
How do you eliminate spiderwort?
Cutting to the ground (after removing spent blossoms and once leaves decline) before solarizing and tilling prefatory to replanting with drought-tolerant covers or vegetation is a way to eliminate spiderwort. The (usually purple) flowering plant in question (Tradescantia spp) requires a moist soil so diverting rainfall and monitoring irrigation to dry the patch out will stress spiderwort, as will repeated harvesting for edible, salad-ready foliage. It will be important on the way to eradication to remove all spent blooms immediately since spiderwort seeds prolifically.
Where can you buy potassium hydroxide?
It's easy to obtain online, Amazon has it or spectrum chemical. You can also search Caustic Potash another name for it.
Was used in rat poison in the old days and highly toxic-comes from sea anemones.
What are weavels and how do you get rid of them?
they are a type of beetle but i do not know how to get rid of them.sorry ps. i think someone knows how to get rid of them.so try looking for that person who knows how to get rid of them etc.
The herbicide Roundup works by being sprayed on targeted weeds for absorption through the leaves and transport down to the roots to inhibit production of an enzyme necessary for the formation of aromatic amino acids and therefore for plant survival.
How can you kill nats in your home your self?
What you have to do is...
*Kill all of the eggs, just wash them away or spray them with bleach
* Then your have to keep the air on, make your house really cold... (they wont fly around in the cold, they will simply die)
After that you should be okay.
What is a Natural way to kill fruit flies?
Here is a great web site that will answer your question! http://hubpages.com/hub/How_to_Get_Rid_of_Fruit_Flies
Pyrethrin shampoos are used to treat external pests like fleas, lice and ticks.
What kind of license or education do you need to spray pesticides on lawns and shrubs?
None as long as it's an over the counter product however, should self-educate on your pest "enemy" & it's habits to formulate the best treatment plan & determine product choice-for example, snails are not insects & many products narrowly labeled or not labeled for spiders.
Has anyone used Zero Bug Zone?
Yes I have bought, four ZeroBugZone (www.zerobugzone.com) from Air Glaciers System units after seeing their informmercial on TV. I own a auto repair shop with 4 bays and we have mosquito problems. I figure any releif would be great. so i installed all four at once. One right in front of the entrance way into the store, two in the large garage, and one in the small garage. All the units are spaced out between 15-25 feet a part. Then I waited to see results. After three days, I did not see any difference. After a week, no difference, bugs are still everywhere. Flies and mosquitos, still annoy us. Not just one, but dozens. I figure it may need more time and more light. So I'll leave the lights on all the time, and even put lamps right next to it. Another week, no change... I'm a laughing stock now. They say there's a myth that if you hanging bags of regular water that's surpose to do the samething. I feel like i just bought some expensive water containers with a LED that lasted a day. So consumers beware. I will be returning the products.
Do you have to bag everything in your house before setting a flea bomb?
No, but I would not try to treat fleas yourself. The concentration needed to get permanent results are hard to achieve. Most flea "bombs" are a non residual product that is gone when things air out. (Hence-the problem) You just need to wipe down horizontal surfaces afterwards (there will be by products) Focus on areas with soft surfaces, pet resting areas, etc. Fleas like to dig & won't live on tile/concrete. If a small job, a product like Precor 2000 is superior to bombing which will mostly get adults only.
