I have a 7 week old Poodle/Chihuahua puppy named Liberace and he has fleas. I used hamster flea spray since I have hamster. It's not working! I give him a bath every day, but there's still fleas.
There was a small, long, white, see through bug on my living room wall. When I went to lift it; it jumped. What could it be?
We have tried everything to get rid of them. Any more ideas?
Killing Micro Mites With Vinegar
It makes sense that vinegar can kill mites. Has anyone had success with this?
Worms crawl into my garage when it rains and they die and stick to the garage floor. How can I keep them from coming into the garage?
Integrated Pest Management - Types of Pests
This short video series from the National Pest Management Association has some good information about identifying different types of pests including cockroaches. Be sue to watch the related videos for more helpful pest control information.
How do I get rid of fleas in my hair?
We have a lot of oaks and pecan trees around here and in the spring, the big flying cockroaches are flying around and sometimes get inside the house. My house is cockroach free due to my fearless hunter Bright Eyes.
Identifying Small White Biting Bugs
I have these tiny white bugs look like tiny grains of salt. On the hardwood floors, as well as, the carpet they look like lint. They are on my mattress encasement, sheets, everything in the house. They look like dust on furniture.
This is a guide about rodent control. It's easy for rodents to sneak into your garage or storage shed, especially during the winter. Getting rid of them can be difficult so preventing them from getting comfy in the first place is the best policy.
Keeping Squirrels from Chewing Car Wiring
Squirrels are chewing the wires on my car (battery, control systems, and plugs). It needs to stop. My car is in shop now, because of this! What can I do to stop this?
In this video, Master Gardener William Moss explains how to keep rodents under control during the winter months. Be sure to watch the related videos for more rodent control tips.
I have lived in the Sierra foothills for 41 years and never had a problem with cockroaches, until last year started. Can anyone determine their origin? I may have pissed off a pest control company. I have been told that cockroaches are not native.
In this video, Missy Henriksen of the National Pest Management Association explains how to treat a bed bug infestation. Be sure to watch the related videos for more information and tips about bed bugs and how to prevent them getting in your home.
How do I get rid of house mice?
Natural Flea Deterrent for Cats
Does garlic or variation like powder work on cats? I have a boy who sprays so is out most of the time and is allergic to fleas and Frontline, etc. Midnight looses most of his fur in warm months and breaks out in scabs. I mostly see dog solutions, but my guy is 11 pounds and clearly a feline.
Call a Professional for Termites
There is no way you can treat termite infestation with home remedies. I know from personal experience. When we lived in the south we had termites. We saw them swarming in a bathroom.
Is it better to spray before renovation or after? What is the best product to do the job myself?
I have tiny red dot bugs around my computer desk. They bite and the area is really itchy. They are as small as the periods at the end of a sentence. Please help. I have tried everything. I'm about ready to move.
Squirrels got into the space between my apartment and the one upstairs. They hid their winter nuts in the space and after a couple of months I now have more fruit flies than I can kill daily.
Neighbor's Dog Getting Under My Mobile Home
The neighbor's large Pit Bull keeps getting under my home. I have a well installed vinyl skirting, but he just goes right through it. Besides my venting and insulation, what else can he be damaging (i.e., natural gas line)?
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Keeping Your Christmas Tree Bug-Free
Live Christmas trees provide insects with a wonderful place to wait out the snow and cold of winter. Unfortunately, this means that occasionally hibernating insects get indoors by hitching a ride on your Christmas tree.
Controlling Rabbits In The Garden
They are cute and fuzzy, and only too eager to share the fruits of your gardening labor. Nothing is more frustrating than watching your hard work literally get nipped off at the bud. Here are some tips for helping you win the war against rabbits.
Protecting Pine Seedlings From Deer Browsing
Young trees are a favorite snack of hungry deer, especially in the spring and fall while there's still snow on the ground. Most young pines can recover from minor amounts of repeat browsing as long as the terminal bud remains intact.
Keeping Birds from Nesting in a BBQ Grill
In a frantic spring of trying to garden, paint my porch and deck and dodging raindrops, I neglected to check my gas grill! I had put duct tape over the holes on the sides of the cover, knowing I could get visitors.
