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How to
Set a Mousetrap
There are plenty of different mousetraps on the market nowadays, but it’s hard to go wrong with a classic snap trap. But how are you supposed to set up these traps without snapping your fingers in the process? There’...
How to Stop Squirrels from Digging in Flower Pots
Potted plants are a great way to add some curb appeal to your patio or porch, but what do you do if those pesky squirrels won’t leave them alone? Squirrels are notorious for digging up potted plants while scouring or ...
How to
Make a Cheap Homemade Mouse Trap
Mouse traps can be a little bit expensive, especially if you have a serious mouse problem. Fortunately, it's easy to make cheap, effective mousetraps with everyday items. The crafty homeowner can turn cardboard rolls, ...
How to
Adapt a Mousetrap Car for Distance
So, you design and build a small vehicle powered by the snapping action of a mousetrap to make your car travel as far as possible. If you want to come out ahead of all the other students in your class, you'll need to mak...
How to Remove Mice from Your Vehicle
Spotting, fixing, and preventing a mice infestation in your engine and upholsteryDo you drive for a carpool? We’re not talking about human passengers here, we mean mice! Unless it’s fresh from the pet store, it’s ...
How to Remove Mouse Urine Smell, Plus Tips for Getting Rid of Mice for Good
Eradicate the stench of mouse urine and make your home smell good againMice might be cute in cartoons, but a real-life infestation is anything but. Even after you’ve managed to eradicate the little rodents, their urine...
How to
Catch a Mosquito
Mosquitos are not only a nuisance, but they are also carriers of harmful diseases such as malaria and the Zika virus. In addition to wearing mosquito repellents, there are several ways to trap them if you are looking to ...
How to
Kill Mosquitoes
Though mosquitoes have been known to carry disease, most mosquitoes do nothing more than bite you, suck your blood, and leave red, itchy bite marks on your skin. This is bad enough, especially for the unlucky people that...
How to
Make Mosquito Traps
Mosquitoes can be really annoying, especially if you’re outside in the evening. Try making a bucket trap, a sweet water trap, or a fan trap to catch pesky mosquitoes and keep them from biting you. These traps are quick...
How to
Kill Yellow Jackets
Yellow jackets are the wasps which most often come into conflict with humans. Unlike bees and paper wasps, yellow jackets are socially active, aggressive food gatherers who can become quite pugnacious when disturbed. Yel...
How to Get a Squirrel Out of Your House
An expert-approved guide to getting rid of squirrels and keep them from coming backIf you’ve got squirrels in your home, the safest and most efficient solution is to encourage the squirrels to leave by making noise, r...
How to
Get Rid of Chiggers
The small red mites known as chiggers can be a real annoyance when they bite you. While chigger bites are not usually dangerous, they're often very itchy and sometimes even painful. To get rid of chiggers in your yard, c...
How to
Prevent Mosquito Breeding in Rain Barrels
Rain water collection barrels are an excellent way to save and conserve water for your garden and other non-potable uses. However, standing water can also be a breeding ground for disease-spreading mosquitos. Prevent mos...
How to
Get Rid of Plant Mites
It's important to protect your houseplants and garden from insects like spider mites that will feed on your plants and cause them damage. Luckily, we have tons of tips to help you fight these pests so you can keep your p...
How to
Get Rid of Yellow Jackets in the Ground
Finding yellow jackets in your yard is never a welcome surprise. If you’ve seen these creatures buzzing around your lawn but you can’t seem to spot a hanging nest anywhere, it’s probably because they’ve made one ...
How to
Prevent Spider Mites on Tomato Plants
Spider mites are annoying and tiny arachnids that can infest and damage many kinds of outdoor plants, including tomatoes. Spider mites prefer hot and dry conditions, therefore, keep your tomato plants well hydrated and o...
How to
Kill Yellow Jackets in the Wall
Yellow jackets build nests in trees, in the ground, and in voids in structures, such as empty spaces in walls. If you have yellow jackets in your wall, it’s best to contact an exterminator. But, if you’re feeling bol...
How to
Get Rid of Bed Bugs Organically
As anyone who has been the victim of bed bug infestation will tell you, getting rid of these little blood-sucking vampires is just as difficult to deal with as the actual thought of these horrific bugs crawling all over ...