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  • (FAQ / What Can I Do To Prevent West Nile Virus?)
    ... zards that pop by for a visit. Plus, how to control the unwelcomed 'wildlife' like mosquitos, flies, ants and other pests so you can enjoy your backyard habitat.   Photo Credit Shutterst ...
  • (FAQ / What are those red and black bugs in my garden?)
    ... t considered to be agricultural pests. Removal of boxelder and other Acer species can help in control of bug populations. They may form large aggregations while sunning themselves in areas near the ...
  • (FAQ / Is It Safe To Walk/Crawl In An Attic?)
    ...  items. Pests A sealed crawl space is better than a vented crawl space in controlling moisture and deterring pests. However, these were not common until 15 years ago and are rare. Using a caulking gun ...
  • (FAQ / How can I prevent bed bugs from hitchhiking a ride home?)
    ... g in small, dark places like clothing, luggage, furniture and mattresses.   Just the mention of bed bugs makes people uncomfortable. These tiny pests measure less than one-quarter inch a ...
  • (FAQ / Which Is Better: Grass or Artificial Turf?)
    Which Is Better: Grass or Artificial Turf? Grass is better for some families, and turf works for others. Before you invest a lot of time and money making expensive changes to your yard, think about what ...
  • (FAQ / Chromated Copper Arsenate)
    ... wood from dry rot, fungi, molds, termites, and other pests that can threaten the integrity of wood. By Jan. 2004, the EPA will not allow CCA products for residential uses. This includes wood used in play-structures, ...
  • (FAQ / How can I get rid of ants around my house and yard?)
    ...  If you have any additional suggestions you would like to make; please let us know via email or call in Saturday morning to our radio show. #Pests ###  ...
  • (FAQ / Which termite treatment does Rosie recommend?)
    ... they share it with their disgusting little friends every time they touch one of them.   Termidor acts slowly to kill the destructive pests, so termites that come into contact with it have time to ...
  • (FAQ / Do you know of any home remedies for getting rid of crickets?)
    ... often. #Pests ###  ...
  • (FAQ / What do I need to know about the bugs in my house?)
    ... t carefully. Plus we take some calls from listeners who've experienced wildlife issues.  Get all the details from our Blog: Five Urban Pests And How To Handle Them Monthly To-Do: Februa ...
  • (FAQ / How can I prevent bugs from getting in my house? )
    ... and the soil—plenty of room for them to live without being noticed. Roll the rock away, kill the pests you can see, and then fill that space in with gravel or expansion foam. Look inside boxes around ...
  • (FAQ / How do I get rid of bed bugs?)
    ...    Your best bet, though, is to buy a new mattress. Never spray your mattress with bug spray. It’s not healthy to sleep in an area that has been sprayed with chemicals. #Pests ###  ...
  • (FAQ / What should my neighbor check on while I’m away for the summer?)
    ...  gone. Here are some things for your caretaker to look for every week: Termites. This is a bug you want to exterminate the minute you see one. Sometimes these destructive pests hide underground ...
  • (FAQ / How Can You Prevent Woodpeckers From Damaging Your Home?)
    ...  of food. Call an exterminator to treat your home for pests.   If you are home often enough, keep a watch out for the woodpeckers and every time they perch and begin to drum, spray them with high-pressur ...
  • (FAQ / What are the pros and cons of building a home with concrete?)
    ... is not food source for termites, could cause you fewer worries over pests. Some insurance companies like that so much that they give discounts to homeowners whose houses are made from concrete block.   ...
  • (FAQ / What are the pros and cons of building a home with wood?)
    ... to be chemically treated to resist the pests. In addition, wood can expand and contract, or even warp and twist, in extreme weather. And it can develop problems with mold.                                                                 ...
  • (FAQ / Why Do Woodpeckers Peck Holes In My Roof?)
    ... of cayenne pepper and water into a paste consistency and brush it onto the surface where the birds are active. When they get a beak full of pepper, they will find another home. #Pests ### ...
  • (FAQ / How can I discourage pigeons from roosting on my home?)
    ... NOT sold to homeowners. #Pests ###  ...
  • (FAQ / How can I get rid of common insects like cockroaches?)
    Cockroaches and ants are probably the most common pests. Arizona ants can get out of control. You can douse them with Raid, but that will only kill the ones you can see. Their friends are on their way, ...
  • (FAQ / How do I choose a pest-control professional?)
    ... who shows up at your home uninvited and offers to give your house a free inspection for pests. He or she may try to scare you into authorizing immediate and costly treatments.  Get more than one ...