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Repelling Wasps and Ticks

Is there any way to repel wasps and ticks? I live on the east coast and it tis the season.

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Transplanting Lucky Bamboo

I have bamboo curly stalks growing in a vase of water with glass stones. Can it be transplanted outdoors in the Ohio area?

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Repelling Hornets, Bumble Bees, and Wasps

Repelling Hornets, Bumble Bees, and Wasps

This is a guide about repelling hornets, bumble bees, and wasps. Many people prefer to keep hornets, bumble bees, and wasps away from where their homes.

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A wasp's nest in the corner of a roof.

Keeping Wasps Away From Your Home

This is a guide about keeping wasps away from your home. Wasps can build a nest surprisingly quick around your home and be difficult to relocate.

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Wasp inside a plastic cup.

Homemade Wasp Traps

This is a guide about homemade wasp traps. Buying wasp traps and the attractant at the store can be quite expensive. Making your own traps is easily done with items you may have around the house.

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Getting Rid of Hornets

We seem to have an infestation of hornets and cannot seem to find the nest anywhere. Does anyone have an inexpensive solution to repelling the little pests? My husband is allergic to the bites. Please help, we do not have the finances to call in an exterminator.

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Yellow Jackets in the House

Yellow jackets are getting into my house. Last year I lit them up by pouring gas down their holes in the yard and striking a match. It worked, but now they are really mad.

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Getting Rid of Yellowjackets in the Attic

I have yellow jackets going into the eaves of my house. I believe they are in several areas, but in one spot in particular. I sprayed the entrance with wasp spray and now they are coming into my house.

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Wasp on Vespiary

Getting Rid of Wasps

This is a guide about getting rid of wasps. If wasps infest your home they can be a real nuisance. There are several varieties of wasps and many different ways to get them out of your house.

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Check Outside of Home for Wasp's Nests

When leaving the house, take the time to look up and check the doorway of the back door, front door and side doors. I did, and was horrified to discover a wasp's nest.

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Getting Rid of a Hornet's Nest Behind Siding

I have a hornet's nest under the brick on my house and one by one they're finding their way into my basement. What do I do?

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Keeping Bees Off Hummingbird Feeders

I have been using vegetable oil around the holes to keep bees off. It really works! It is very sticky when cleaning though. Has anyone else tried this?

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Keeping Bees and Wasps Out of Hummingbird Feeders

When I hang my hummers food trays, all I get is bees and wasps. What can I do? And no matter where I hang it, they come. Thank you.

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Getting Rid of Wood Bees

How do I get rid of wood bees and protect against their return.

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Getting Rid of Carpenter Bees

I have carpenter bees making many holes in my back porch. I can't even sit out there without being buzzed several times around my head. The bees aren't aggressive to the point where they act as if they're going to sting me or anything; but I'd like to be able to enjoy my back porch.

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Carpenter Bees Damaging My Home

Carpenter bees (look similar to bumble bees) are making Swiss cheese of my house. Also, most of their holes are underneath my porch railing in an area too tight to get a shot into the holes with any kind of spray.

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Getting Rid of Wood Bees

How do I get rid of carpenter bees?

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Keeping Flying Biting Insects Away from Dogs

I have 2 dogs and they are getting bitten by bees, flies, and mozzies. Can anyone please tell me if there is anything I can buy or anything I can do to stop this?

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Treating Bee Stings

If you have a bee sting, you can put a paste of baking soda and water on it. Just mix the baking soda and water together until it is very thick. Apply to bee sting after the stinger has been removed.

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Keeping Wasps Away From Your Home

Is there anything I can spray my porch with to repel wasps? I have had a hard time since we built it. They treated it with linseed oil if that helps. Sometimes there is a hundred at a time. No pest control people know what to use.

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Homemade Wasp Traps

Homemade Wasp TrapsI thought someone might want this tip since it's getting that time of year again. Wasps can be a pain, literally, to have around! It's not difficult to create a trap to help control them, however.