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A Guide to Cruelty Free Pest Control

Fri, 05 Oct 2007 03:29:50 -0500

First, there are the no-kill traps. These traps are most commonly used for mice and rats but sometimes you can even buy larger traps for rabbits and moles. These no-kill traps work by luring the animal inside with food. After the pest is inside, the trap closes, preventing escape. The only thing left to do is release the pest somewhere far away from your home or garden. Of course, you cannot be sure that the animal will survive in the wild, but it has a much better chance of survival than if it was caught in a trap designed for killing. Tags: Cruelty Free Pest Control

What Kind of Pest Control Supply Do You Need?

Fri, 05 Oct 2007 03:29:50 -0500

Then there are no-kill traps, for people who want the most humane method of catching mice. I used to work at a factory that made and packaged cakes and pies, and they had hundreds of no-kill traps situated around the building. These traps are basically boxes that are baited with cheese or peanut butter. When the mouse enters the box, the front closes and traps the mouse inside. Then, you can simply take the traps out into the country or woods and release the mice. There are no-kill traps in different sizes, for small pests like mice and larger pests like groundhogs and rats. Tags: Pest Control Supply

How to Deal with a Pest Control Problem

Fri, 05 Oct 2007 03:29:50 -0500

Hiring a professional exterminator is recommended for highly damaging pests like termites. When your home is at stake, you need the big guns. However, for smaller pest invasions you can often take care of the problem on your own. For example, if you are having a problem with mice, you can set traps and block off any points of entry. If you have a flea problem, setting off flea bombs can work well. Of course, you will need to leave your home when the bomb is working. Another key to good flea control is to treat your housepets. There are effective treatments that are applied to your pet's neck once per month. These treatments kill fleas, ticks, eggs and larvae. Tags: Pest Control Problem

The Best Flea Pest Control Methods

Fri, 05 Oct 2007 03:29:50 -0500

A flea bomb is a good choice for treating a home. The problem here is that these bombs and foggers are toxic. You, your family and pets will need to leave the home for hours while the product does its job. Of course, if you don't like using chemicals to repel fleas, there are some organic options. Some people swear by covering the floor with Borax powder and keeping it there for a few days, then vacuuming it away. This is a messy and inconvenient method, however. Another idea is to look for an organic pest control spray at your local pet store or home improvement store. Tags: Flea Pest Control

Tips for Mole Pest Control

Fri, 05 Oct 2007 03:29:50 -0500

However, you cannot simply get rid of the food and expect the moles to go away. They might actually become more determined to search for food and cause more damage. There is mole bait you can purchase and place in the area where moles live. When this bait is eaten by the mole, it kills the mole. There are also mole traps that kill the mole. You can also get treatments which get rid of the insects that the mole feeds upon. As you can see, getting rid of this animal takes quite a bit of effort. Tags: Mole Pest Control

Organic Garden Pest Control

Fri, 05 Oct 2007 03:29:50 -0500

To learn more about organic garden pest control, you may want to check out some books on the subject. There are plenty of books available these days about all aspects of organic gardening. Two top titles are Organic Pest Control for Home and Garden by Tom Roberts and The Organic Gardener's Handbook of Natural Insect and Disease Control by Barbara W. Ellis and Fern Marshall Bradley. Books such as these will teach you everything you need to know about using organic pest control methods in your garden. Tags: Organic Garden Pest Control