Chris Parker

How to

Humanely Kill a Rodent

A rodent infestation at home can be an inconvenience at best and a health hazard at worst. Killing a rodent can never be entirely humane, but you can take steps to cause as little suffering as possible. There are pertine...

Do You Have Animals in Your Walls? Dealing with Animals in Your Walls or Attic

If random noises are keeping you up at night or holes in your drywall have you worried, you may have a pest living in your walls. Identifying which creature you’re dealing with will save your pest control expert a lot ...

How to

Get Rid of Ants with Cinnamon

You can use cinnamon to deter ants through the use of powder, oil, or sticks. However, cinnamon is not likely to kill ants. Rather, it just keeps them from going a certain way, and the ants usually find a way around.. 15...

How to

Make a Wasp Trap

When wasps make a nest too close to home, they can pose a danger to people and household pets. While you can purchase wasp traps, they are often sticky and difficult to set up. Instead, try making your own reusable wasp...

How to

Kill Fleas With Dawn Dishsoap

Fleas are pests that can multiply quickly if they're not treated properly. However, since the price tag for store-bought flea treatments is a bit high, you can use Dawn dish soap to get rid of them. The best way to do th...

How to

Get Rid of Wasps with Vinegar

A beautiful summer day in the backyard can take a terrifying turn when a wasp starts buzzing around your ice cold lemonade. Thankfully, you can get rid of wasps using vinegar instead of resorting to harsh pesticides. We�...

How to

Apply Diatomaceous Earth

Diatomaceous earth is a great eco-friendly powder that is used to eradicate lots of different pests—from slugs to mites to fleas and even bedbugs. Use it to treat your yard or garden by applying it as a wet mixture or ...

How to

Get Rid of Moths

Moths are a common household problem in both pantries, where they feast on grains and cereals, and closets, where they're attracted to wool, silk, and other fabric. Getting rid of moths for good requires a two-pronged ap...

14 Natural Home Remedies to Get Rid of Fleas

Use these safe and tested techniques to keep your home and pets flea-freeFleas are annoying, and they can cause health problems for both pets and people. If you've noticed fleas in your home, but are concerned about pot...

8 Ways to Naturally Kill Fleas in Carpets

Natural and chemical treatments to kill pesky fleasIf you’ve seen a couple of fleas crawling around your carpet, don’t panic—there are plenty of remedies that’ll get rid of them in the blink of an eye. In this ar...

How to Get Rid of Flea Eggs & Eliminate a Flea Infestation

The best way to get rid of fleas on your pets and in your homeIf you start seeing fleas in your home or your cat or dog, you likely have an infestation. Flea eggs are tiny, about , and are very difficult to find, but wit...

How to Make Homemade Lemon Flea Spray

Lemon is a great way to repel and kill fleas if you have trouble with them in your home. Many natural flea sprays contain a citrus extract called D-limonene, which repels and kills these biting bugs. Making your own home...

How to

Get Rid of No See Ums

“No see um” is a common nickname for a family of biting flies responsible for producing painful, itchy, irritating bites. They can be a real nuisance due to their small size and large numbers, but there are a few thi...

How to

Get Rid of Skunks

If you or your pet has ever been sprayed by a skunk, you’re probably not eager to repeat the process anytime soon. Getting rid of a skunk that has settled into your property can be done with a few prevention and repell...

How to

Remove a Live Mouse from a Sticky Trap

Glue traps are a type of rodent trap that some people use to catch mice, rats, and other critters. The trap is a sheet covered with a very sticky adhesive, and this type of trap can be a danger to pets, children, wildlif...

How to

Get Rid of Booklice

The small bugs that are often found in stored books are tiny insects called booklice. These creatures are drawn to areas with high humidity and moisture, and love feeding on mold. Despite the name, booklice aren't only f...

How to

Apply Diatomaceous Earth Outdoors

Diatomaceous earth is a mineral powder that can help you get rid of fleas, cockroaches, ants, and dust mites. You can apply it in wet or dry form—applying it in wet form allows it to cling to a surface easier, especial...

How to

Apply Milky Spore

Learn how to get a healthy, grub-free lawn with Milky SporeMilky Spore is a natural pest control that targets grubs such as Japanese beetles. Spread the powdered pores over your lawn.. 3 April 2024. Once the grubs inges...

How to

Keep Spiders Away While Sleeping

If you’re trying to keep creepy crawlies out of your bed at night, we’ve got good news for you—spiders want nothing to do with you at night either! People move around while they sleep, and even the movement of your...

How to

Trap a Snake

If there's a snake hanging around your garden, basement or chicken coop, trapping it and releasing it somewhere else is an effective and humane way to handle the situation. You can trap a snake using a high-tech snake tr...