Recent questions tagged pests

Description : Is there an ingestable pill mosquito repellent, for humans?

Last Answer : Maybe

Description : Can House centipedes kill poisonous spiders?

Last Answer : answer:Exactly, @azlotto. And_ all centipedes have poison glands and the means to inject their venom, bites are infrequent and normally do not cause more than temporary, localized pain. _ Zombie dust bunnies. I ... but I'd be tempted to leave a ceiling fan on, low, not directly above the fumigator.

Description : Pellets don't kill yard moles, right? You have to use traps, correct?

Last Answer : answer:Never use poison bait with pets around and also, anything that ingests it can cause secondary poisoning in prey animals/birds that might ingest the carcasses of the poisoned animals. Moles feed on ... 't bother me as I think they are very cute little critters and just doing their thing.

Description : If you knew there was a mouse in your kitchen, how would you attempt to catch it?

Last Answer : answer:I'd put out poison as well as traps. Sooner or later you'll get im, but in the meantime you'll be frustrated. And if it's living in your stove, be careful about turning it on. They can ... you can pull out the drawer below the stove. Clean it all out under there, and then place your trap.

Description : What are your thoughts about fogging for pests?

Last Answer : That would be my last resort. but sometimes you gotta' do what you gotta' do. Roaches are virtually indestructible. They can last a week with no food and water - and can last as long as a month if water ... , but you can't go about this process half-way. Either you're in or you're out. Good luck.

Description : Keeping mice out of our house...

Last Answer : You’re going to get some good responses soon. Trust me, I’ve asked. My only advice… Wage an all out war, take no prisoners, show no mercy. Fuck em all!

Description : Getting rid of Palmetto Bugs -- what else can I do?

Last Answer : i don't mean to scare you but you need to go after them swiftly, decisively, and aggressively. They leave egg casings that contain 10-20 eggs If you only see one and let it go, that can be the one ... while than do it casually for a long time. Put out boric acid where you can - not near the traps.

Description : Does the Vermin X pest control product work?

Last Answer : Not for long, if at all.

Description : How do roaches get into house?

Last Answer : They run in the door when you’re not looking. No, I’m serious. Roaches can live through a nuclear holocaust. You can’t possibly expect to keep them from entering a home with endless openings.

Description : What is an effective ,but kind, way to stop slugs and snails eating my Sunflower plants?

Last Answer : First, stop the incessant rain. Then pluck them off (wearing rubber gloves) and drop them into beer, alcohol or if you’re ambitious, garlic butter and chopped parsley.

Description : How to get rid of skunks when the law says they have more right to my property than I do?

Last Answer : Ok. I know they belong here, that this is their natural habitat and we are the invaders. I get all that and sympathize, but I'll be damned if I let myself get bitten by one of these rabies- ... dog but the risk of rabies is too great (something like 10-30% are infected). Anyone have ANY ideas?

Description : How do you get rid of ants in your home?

Last Answer : http://www.getridofthings.com/get-rid-of-ants.htm http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/04/10/how-to-get-rid-of-ants-without-calling-an-exterminator/

Description : How can I get rid of a mosquito?

Last Answer : Leave the light on tonight, a single bulb. Mosquitoes are attracted to light. When it lands, SWAT quickly!

Description : What kind of spider is this?

Last Answer : I don’t know but I’m pretty sure I see those outside (or in my house) all the time.

Description : How do I keep deer from eating my plants?

Last Answer : Well, once deer season rolls around…

Description : A renter brought a "pet" wild rat into my home--in a cage. Do I get rid of the rat only? or the renter as well?

Last Answer : if you can’t tell the difference between the two, I’d get rid of both. Or keep the rat? ;)

Description : What's with all the flipping cobwebs!

Last Answer : Are cobwebs even made by spiders? I get a lot of them too, and hardly ever see a spider.