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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 get rid of outdoor gnats?

Interfering with habitat needs is the way to get rid of outdoor gnats. The insects in question need dark shelters, organic debris, and standing water. They will not stay where their eggs are exposed to horticultural oils, their larval and mature stages are subjected to insecticidal soaps or treatments, and their sources of breeding and feeding are wrecked by containerized trash, litter removal, and water supervision.

What protects gardens from being eaten by bugs and snails?

Carnivorous plants, diatomaceous earth, natural enemies, repellent plants, row covers, and scratchy mulches are protections against gardens being eaten by bugs and snails. Carnivorous and strong-smelling plants, natural predators, and row covers control bug pests while diatomaceous earth and scratchy mulches repel snails. It is important to follow proper procedure regarding each plant's heat, light, moisture and nutrient needs since many bugs and snails prioritize feeding upon a garden that is stressed and unbalanced by extreme or inappropriate environmental conditions.

How do sow bugs breathe?

They are crustaceans & breathe through gills.

How do you fix an igniter on a mosquito magnet?

1) Take the top cover off of the mosquito magnet

2) On the Liberty (corded version), the igniter is right on the top of the catalytic converter held in place with a metal screw.

3) unscrew the screw and carefully pull out the igniter (they r very fragile). you will also have to either desolder the two wires from the control pcb or cut the wires half way.

4) u can test the igniter on the liberty by applying 12vdc to it with 1amp curent limit. DO NOT TOUCH THE IGNITER...IT WILL GET VERY HOT AND GLOW IF IT IS WORKING CORRECTLY.

U MAY EMAIL ME AT SNP654@HOTMAIL. COM FOR MORE INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDING THE LIBERTY PLUS. I HAVE REPAIRED AND FIXED MANY MAGNETS. USUALLY IT IS NOT A DAMAGED PART BUT AS SIMPLE AS A THOROUGH CLEANING OF ALL COMPONENTS (LP SOLENOID, THERMISTOR, IGNITOR, CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND CO2 FLOW PORTS)

How can noseeums be dangerous?

They can carry diseases.In some countries, particularly in tropical regions, these insects can be transmitters of parasites and diseases such as filarial worms in humans and bluetongue virus in livestock.

Bluetongue results in more than $120 million dollars in financial loss in the livestock industry each year.

No-See-Ums can also transmit Hemorrhagic Disease to white-tailed deer.

Does sunlight kill fleas?

Yes... in a way. Fleas prefer to live in dark, humid places. The sun tends to warm things up and dry things out (of course). Fleas can't survive in temperatures above 95 degrees F or below 34 degrees F.

Does pinion wood really repel mosquitoes?

yes it does. the smoke gets in their cannibalistic little eyes and they fly away. just like you or i would. case closed.

Can you kill bedbugs by putting bedding in the freezer for 20 minutes?

I was reading that you need to put your bed sheets and stuff a whole day in

the freezer to kill bed bugs.

I think the same time will do it for your sweater.

Bed bugs don't like extreme temperatures cold and hot.

Will muratic acid fumes kill a honeybee?

I think it might but only if it were in a sealed container where fumes could be very highly concentrated. outside in a ventilated area, it would probably just avoid them

What is the average amount spent on home maintenance?

Home maintenance costs vary widely, depending on your home and contents. As a general rule of thumb, you should expect to spend about 1 % of the value of your home every year in maintenance. For instance, a $300,000 home will require about $3,000 a year for basic maintenance. An important note is that basic maintenance does not include major repairs that can occur when assets like air conditioner or furnace fails. These should be budgeted for ove time. At TheProperHome.com, we suggest that you set aside an additional 1% per year to offset major maintenance when it is required. If you use a homeowner's program like our Stonebridge Home Assistant at TheProperHome.com, you can dramatically decrease costs by simply maintaining your property according to the schedule of the manufacurer. We have discovered that by simply spraying your air conditioner coils four times a year, you can add about 4 years to its life span. This limits costs of ownership and prolongs expensive repairs significantly. TheProperHome.com

What do pest rabbits eat?

Rabbits in the wild all over the world successfully consume a wide variety of plant material. Various types of dry and fresh grasses and plants with leaves comprise the largest portion of the wild rabbit diet. Rabbits will also eat bark on trees, tender twigs and sprouts, fruits, seeds and other nutritious foods in much small amounts

How can wild chamomile weeds be eliminated?

Hoes, pruners, shovels, watering cans and weighted-down landscape fabric or plastic sheeting can be employed to eliminate wild chamomile weeds. The Matricaria genus member in question favors dry, light, sandy or stony soils in full sun. The wildflower in question will not survive the stress of being cut back, dug up, smothered, solarized or waterlogged.

When using borax and cat food to kill ants how much of each do you use?

You're doing it the hard way. Boric acid is a staple of off the shelf baits- you are trying to manufacture it at home and hoping the species of ant you are after will be drawn by the cat food. Search Fluoridated ant bait stations- they are commercial quality and the best I've used yet. Irresistible to almost all ants.

Can dial soap kill fleas?

When I was little my mom always used Ivory bar soap. My sister-in-law swears by dial bar or liquid. I think its the soup changing the density of the water and drowning the fleas. I'm sure some kinds of soap drys out the animals skin though.

Dish washing liquid mixed with water, about 1/2 inch of in a pan will drown the fleas also.

How much commercial general liability insurance does a pest control company need?

Depends on the state but is always much less than insurance companies start at anyway. Smallest available policy is 1million coverage-still much more than required most states for co licensing.

What is in garlic that makes it work as a pesticide?

Sulfur-containing compounds are what is in garlic and what work as a pesticide.

Specifically, the plant in question (Allium sativum) contains the chemical compound alliin. Garlic's enzymes convert alliin into allicin, which produces the sulfur compounds ajoene, allyl sulfides, and vinyldithiins. These compounds function as antimicrobials against fungal and insect pests.

What is defect liability period in contract?

A period of usually twelve months following practical completion, during which the employer can require the contractor to return to the site to complete any omissions in the works and to make good any defective work or materials. When all omissions and defects have been made good, the contract administrator or Employer's Agent must issue a certificate or statement of completion of making good defects.

What kills garden weeds but not strawberries?

Herbicides with the active ingredients napropamide, sethoxydim, or 2,4-D are the kinds of weed killers that are safe to use around strawberries. The three herbicides in question control emerged weeds in established beds. Their effectiveness increases with such additional controls as mulching to retain heat and moisture and to suppress weeds.

Can baking soda kill fleas on puppies and dogs?

From what I have read and heard you have to use equal parts of baking soda, and iodized salt. This combination is supposed to dehydrate and kill fleas and eggs hatchlings. Hey the way I see it baking soda is cheap, and so is salt compared to most flea products, so why not try it? You also must treat your pets, and again from what I have read and heard Dawn dish liquid is a great cleanser to use to bath pets and kill fleas. Also, I read something about liquid garlic, feeding it to the pets in their daily meals. Fleas appearently don't like the smell and won't get on the pets. Hope this helps!!! Good luck!!!