Questions tagged [pest-control]
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How do I find and dispose of the dead animal that's presumably in my ceiling?
We're trying to track the origin of a very putrid smell in our condominium. We have a loft type home, which means two floors with a drywall ceiling between the first and second floor.
I first noticed a subtle odor in the kitchen, which is not an…
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How can I get rid of a mouse in my house?
There is a mouse in my house.
What's the most effective way to get rid of the mouse (and any "friends" it might have) and ensure that it doesn't come back.
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How can I get rid of ants in an environmently friendly way?
Is it enough to pour boiling water in their mount?
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What can I do to keep my shed (or house) free of spiders?
I've got an old shed at the end of my garden, this summer I gave it a complete cleanout, but within a few weeks it was back to its cobweb infested state. Being quite an arachnaphobe, it makes getting stuff in/out quite an uncomfortable…
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What is the proper, safe, and effective way to apply diatomaceous earth?
We are looking at using diatomaceous earth against bed bugs.
However, we're having trouble finding any reliable information on how to use it properly.
Our questions are:
how should it be applied?
is it effective against bed bugs? How long does it…
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How do I repair/prevent woodpecker holes in cedar siding?
What is the best way to patch woodpecker holes and deter the woodpeckers from returning?
I was thinking of filling the holes with Great Stuff, having the house sprayed inside/outside for insects and buying some fake owls. Thoughts?
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How can I prevent mice from entering my house?
Every fall when the weather gets cooler it is a given that a mouse will end up in my house. I understand that this happens probably to most home owners (especially considering the number of trees I have around my house, etc.). But if I wanted to…
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How do I locate where bed bugs hide?
Location: Hong Kong
Recently I have had a problem with bed bugs in my house. I've seen them and confirmed they are bed bugs.
I've googled for a way to kill bed bugs. A most accepted solution is to call Pest Control Operator several times. However,…
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How should I deal with an animal in the attic?
My tenants tell me that they hear an animal (possibly a raccoon) in the attic. This is an old (1880s) three story row house with a flat roof and a pretty low (2 ft average, maybe) attic. The house was totally renovated 10 years ago and I'm not…
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What are some at-home options for pest control?
I am thinking about ditching my pest guy and going straight DIY.
Raid has released a new product called Raid Max Bug Barrier.
Lowe's also carries a number of DIY insect treatments. I figure the initial startup cost is high but long term is cheaper.…
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How can I remove mice from my house?
I live in a townhome which is a 2nd and 3rd floor unit. On the 3rd floor is a closet with a crawlspace entrance which is the attic. There are definitely mice running around in there.
I tried to setup mouse traps to catch them near the entrance, but…
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Is this an insect nest?
I have found this little formation of ca. 5 cm (2 inches) near my bedroom window. I have seen no insects crawling or flying around it. I'm in southern Europe (Italy / coastal Tuscany), and it is late Spring.
Is this an insect nest? Maybe wasps? Is…
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How do I deal with a wasp nest?
I recently discovered a fairly large (a few hundred wasps, from the look of it) wasp-nest under the eaves on the side of my house.
Anyways, I called a exterminator (Terminix, actually), and they tried to push a year-long maintenance contract on me,…
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How do I get rid of birds living in an air vent?
On the outside of my house I have at least one bird living in an air vent. I would rather that they lived somewhere else. I was thinking I could put some sort of netting over the vent when the bird does not seem to be around. My wife is concerned…
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When to stop putting out mouse traps?
So last week my wife and I discovered some evidence of mice fooling around in our kitchen at night (e.g. shuffled cleaning supplies under the sink, hoarded dog food, and of course their droppings). After a little research, I decided to get the…
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