Elmer Bensinger

How to Repel and Keep Pigeons Away Naturally

Effective, fast ways to deter pigeons from balconies, roofs, and morePigeons might be entertaining to watch, but their droppings can cause damage to buildings or cars and spread diseases to people and other animals. If ...

How to Remove Frogs from Your Home or Garden

Fend off and prevent destructive amphibious pestsFrogs reduce the insect population in an area and are relatively harmless, unless you're dealing with a species that is poisonous to pets. Introducing a few natural preda...

How to Remove Ticks In and Around Your House

Easy ways to kill ticks and prevent them from coming backIf you just saw a tick crawling around your house, don’t worry! We have plenty of tips and tricks for how to get rid of these creepy crawlies. With this step-by-...

8 Natural & Chemical Ways to Get Rid of Maggots

Take care of infestations for good with these pest control tipsWhen maggots get into your trash can or somewhere in your home, taking care of them quickly prevents them from growing into flies and spreading. No matter ...

Are Gophers, Groundhogs, and Woodchucks the Same? How to Tell These Animals Apart

Find out how size, teeth, and diet differ between gophers and groundhogsIt’s brown, furry, and loves to dig…but wait, that could be a gopher or a groundhog! They might seem like versions of the same animal, but the...

How to

Get Rid of Asian Lady Beetles

If Asian lady beetles have started wandering into your home, there are plenty of easy steps you can take to eradicate the infestation. While these bugs have a bad reputation, you can rest assured that they’re mostly ha...

How to Get Rid of Grackles

If you’re dealing with grackles in your backyard or field, then you know firsthand how much of a nuisance they can be for not only you, but for other bird populations as well. If you’re looking for ways to keep those...

The Best Ways to Get Rid of Groundhogs & Their Burrows

Learn how to get a groundhog out of its burrow and stop it from digging a new oneHas a groundhog burrowed under your yard or garden and made itself at home? Groundhog (woodchuck) holes can be eyesores in your lawn and...

How to

Keep Birds Away

Even though birds can sometimes be a welcome addition to your yard, they can also become pests when they eat your plants, roost in your trees, and cause damage to your property. Although they’re usually more of a nuisa...

How to Get Rid of June Bugs

Do you have brown patches in your lawn? Do your plants look like they’ve been nibbled on? You most likely have June bugs. It can be incredibly overwhelming and distressing to watch your lawn and garden that you’ve nu...

How to

Kill Leeches

Leeches are typically water-dwelling invertebrates related to worms. They will feed by attaching themselves to a host and sucking its blood. If a leech attaches itself to your body, it can seem gross and be uncomfortable...

How to

Fill Chipmunk Holes

Chipmunks may look cute when you first spot them in your yard, but they can be a nuisance when they start borrowing in your lawn and ruining your garden. Chipmunk burrows can extend underground, but they can be plugged ...

How to

Kill a Tick

'''To prevent the spread of tick-borne diseases, you should kill any that you see in the proper way so that it can be identified and you don't risk catching something from it.''' Doing so is very important for ticks you ...

How to

Catch a Snake

Whether you need to relocate a garden pest or just want a closer look at these fascinating creatures, catching a snake is possible, even for non-professionals. Snakes can be dangerous, but by taking basic precautions, y...

How to

Get Rid of Toads in Your Yard

Toads can be a little annoying between their noisy songs and the potential for being poisonous. However, before you commit to getting rid of the toads, consider these facts: many toads are endangered, and if left alone i...

How to

Get Rid of Birds

While some birds are beautiful to look at and enjoy, others are downright pesky and destructive. There are a ton of options when it comes to dealing with birds, and you can mix and match a variety of solutions to ensure ...

How to

Rattlesnake Proof a Backyard

In dry regions worldwide, rattlesnakes may make their way into your backyard. To make your yard a poor rattlesnake habitat, try removing debris, mowing grasses and weeds, and getting rid of any rodents that live in your ...

How to

Identify a Black Widow Spider

Black widows are spiders found across the world and are one of the most venomous species in the United States. Even though black widow bites are rarely fatal and only happen when you provoke a spider, they can still caus...

How to

Catch a Frog

Frogs are fascinating amphibians and catching them can be tons of fun! Whether you plan to keep them as pets or study them, catching a frog is easy. You can build a trap that safely drops them into a bucket or you can us...

How to

Get Rid of Woodpeckers

As cute as woodpeckers can be, you certainly don’t appreciate it when they drill away loudly against some nearby surface. At best, the sounds they make can be a rude awakening. At worst, a woodpecker can cause expensiv...