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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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How do you eliminate gnats from cars?

Cleaning the exterior and interior, inserting moth balls in judicious quantities at key locations, repairing any breaks or cracks, spraying with diluted vinegar are ways to eliminate gnats from cars. The insects in question will infest cars which offer them food sources, protection from predators and stresses, and shelter.

What bug has 2 white wings?

A termite has 4 wings. But when resting and wings are folded it may appear to be two wings.

How do you get rid of bees from the berry patch without hurting the berries?

Citronella candles should help. But bees are a very important part of spreading pollen so you can have those berries in the first place.

Can an electric fence be battery-operated?

I've seen it done with a car battery, but length determines voltage requirements.

How do you clean your living space after a fumigation?

After the space has been properly aired, you will need to do a thorough cleaning. Start by carefully examining the area for any edibles that were open or exposed during the fumigation process. Any contents of an open container (like potato chips, crackers, butter left out; or sugar bowls left open, etc.) should all be discarded. Next, vacuum all dead bugs out and then clean out your vacuum or throw away the bag. Be sure to move the furniture and vacuum under all the pieces. Check your cupboards and remove all items and vacuum inside. Do the same for drawers. Vacuum the couch, chairs, curtains and other fabric items too. Wipe all surfaces with a damp cloth. Throw the cloth away after you have finished. Repeat the entire process with a cloth dampened with about 50-50 vinegar and water. Do not forget places like insides of cupboards, drawers, outsides of cupboards and drawers, doors and door handles, etc. Again, throw the cloth away after you have finished. Mop your floors if they are hard surface. Don't forget surfaces in the bathroom. Although you may use your own washer and dryer (which have been wiped clean) you may wish to go to a laundromat. Wash all your bedding and vacuum the mattress. I recommend throwing out pillows.

What are the uses of ipil ipil leaves?

use as insecticides

it is also use as mosquito repellant or as mosquito coil

Tiny white bugs in treebark?

A very vague description, it could be a multitude of things.

Aphids are perhaps the most common, they come in a variety of colours, and are normally found clustered around the terminal growth points of the plant.

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What are the uses of arborea fruit extract?

Does it perhaps keep mice away - I could use some - but perhaps it kills insects the kind that get into your trees and destry the fruit you want to eat

Are pesticides environmentaly friendly?

Yes, modern day pesticides are designed not to become part of the environment in the first place.

Can anyone identify a big white spider with brown reddish legs?

A big white spider with brown, reddish legs might be a crab spider. Crab spiders like to live in outdoor areas where there is plenty of food for them, like in a garden.

What is the best mole deterrent?

Soak cotton balls in peppermint oil. They hate it!

What animals do rats prey on?

anything they can catch from snails to old helpless people and babies

They like to eat fruits and veggies!! I imagine they could eat snails? My rat likes to eat beef and bean burritos, so i guess they eat beef!?!?! :)

Ants off of our tree?

place a strip of glue a couple of inches wide around the base of the trunk

There is a product called Tanglefoot that is pretty much same concept as above from the other contributor, it is applied similarly and some swear painting makes it less attractive/less vulnerable as well. I'm sure you've seen trees where the bottom was painted white.

How does hot water kill weeds?

Exceeding biologically determined ranges of acceptable temperature is the way that hot water kills weeds. All plants move through their life cycles and natural histories in response to certain high and low limits to heat, light, moisture and nutrient exposures. Hot water, by breaking down cells and organs remains an effective torture and treatment for life on the third planet over from the Sun.

How does one stop June bugs from congregating around the backdoor in a safe manner for pets?

Garlic oil is said to repel them and sprays are available, but the most effective way to reduce their numbers in with a zapper-fly machine. they are attracted to the light, just use a yellow bulb for your porch light or leave it off when they get especially bad so they go for the the UV bulbs at night.

How do you freshen a cedar block?

If it is the aromatic red heart cedar, just hit it a few times with a piece of 150 grit sandpaper. This works well on a cedar chest lining or cedar closet as well. Do not seal it with any oil or stain as it will seal the wood and no smell will emit from it.

Is dishwashing detergent and water a good insecticide for plants?

It depends on what kind of bugs you are trying to kill. Soap and water works well on most soft bodied insects. For example spidermites, and fungus gnats.

Is Cytokinin poisonous?

i have never used Cytokinin, like other orchid growers i am looking at any way to improve my plants

How big the leach can be?

The largest discovered measured 18"