Archive for the ‘pest control’ Category

Sonic Repellers Do They Really Get Rid Of Pests!

Thursday, July 8th, 2010

Repellers are the new age solution for pest control. It can be used as a pest repellent against bats, rats, mosquitoes and many other insects. Sonic repeller’s works by generating a frequency of sounds which the pests are unable to tolerate and it eventually gets rid of them.

If you are wondering, how could it be effective against multiple types of pest read on…?

You answer to pest problems is the repeller which omits ultrasonic waves that’s considered safe and environmentally friendly. The noise also can’t be heard by adults, so the pests will hear the noise and will get away from the high pitch sounds.

With multiple frequency option for different types of pests, you need not have multiple rodent and pest control devices. This feature has made it widely popular and nowadays, repellers are preferred over many other traditional ways of pest control.

It’s easy to use and all you need to do is plug the device into an electric socket. With compact models, sonic devices are easy to carry around. The devices can also be used with batteries. This can be helpful when you are camping or travelling.

Ultrasonic Pest Control – Why Are There Still Questions?

Thursday, June 17th, 2010

Various companies have sold ultrasonic pest repellers devices for more than 30 years. These companies claim these products can control pests without pesticides and with little or no effort. Yet scientists have been testing these electronic devices since they first appeared and have not been able to validate these claims.

The testimonials for these repellers seem to fall into one of two camps. Many say “I plugged it in and the pests just disappeared. It’s a miracle.” Yet many others are frustrated and say “I tried these devices and they don’t work.” I finally decided to look into this discrepancy in depth and find out the truth.

What’s the truth of the matter? As a long-time pest control business owner, I decided to find out. With the help of the Internet I searched far and wide for studies from legitimate university researchers. Surprisingly, these studies went back 25 years and tested many different ultrasonic pest repellers under a variety of conditions against many different pests.

My goal was to simply find the research that was available, summarize it into an article that anyone could read and understand. I used 2 simple rules. First, I used only research from universities, rather than from private labs. Second, I did not pick and choose the research I used based on the results. A link to the completed article is below.

Organic Pest Control Clean Your Earth

Tuesday, April 27th, 2010

In our memory we have had an us against pest control mentality when it come to the control of unwanted pests. It is a kind of scorched earth philosophy. Often we approach pest control like a man killing an ant with an elephant gun. To kill mosquitoes we blanket entire areas with chemicals causing serious breathing problems for elderly people and young children. To stop aphids we blanket fields with insecticides that not only kill their targeted pest, but can actually take nutrition out of the food we grow, thus harming us in the process.

We must find methods of organic pest control management. Therefore we need to seek out organic pest control service so that we can stop hurting the environment and ourselves.

A Sane Approach

Instead of a blanket eradication, organic pest control management offers a targeted approach, addressing only the threatening pests while leaving everything else, including ourselves unharmed. By understanding the various pest populations and the most effective deterrents for each you can be sure you are dealing with the problem and not contributing to it.

Alternative ways to deal with gophers

Friday, February 12th, 2010

Other Gopher and Mole Deterrents Besides traps, baits and electronic deterrents, there are some other merchandise that may or might not assist you with your underground pest trouble. Here i will discuss a few of the most popular:

Automobile EXHAUST Tube ADAPTORS You take your garden hose and stick it into the gopher or mole’s entrance, next you affix the other end for this hose to a tiny adapter which then is attached on the exhaust pipe of your car. You let your car idle for 20-30 minutes and your pests slowly fall into a deep sleep from which they will by no means wake up.

The idea seems practical, howeverdoes this hypothesis perform? Well, it can work, but the fumes actually have to allow it to be to somewhere the varmint is. It’s exceptionally possible that parts of the tunnel are closed off to somewhere the gopher is and the fumes won’t allow it to be there. In addition, the more you drive the hose pipe into the hole, the extra dirt begins to plug up the hose itself.

What To Do To Not Allow Pests Into Your House

Tuesday, January 12th, 2010

One thing that everyone who owns a home have to contend with are pests. Whether it is bugs like ants, or rodents like mice, it always seems like a homeowner is bound to run into pest control problems.

Well in this article we are going to discover some ways to prevent pests from entering our homes. Hopefully these tips can help you have to deal with pests in your home.

To begin with, not every homeowner will employ the help of a pest control company if an infestation occurs. Of course there will be times when the pest infestation is too much and you would need a company like my pest control service. But there are options which you can do most of the time by yourself to deal with the problem. But the major goal is the same which is to stop the pests from entering the premises.

With regards to bugs such as ants in particular, there are common remedies for them since they are the ones which commonly infests our homes. One of the most effective way to poison them is to mix borax and sugar. This combination is lethal because the sugar will attract the ants to it, while the borax will poison them. This is one of the best pieces of advice I give clients of my ant control service.

How to Pick an Insect Exterminator

Tuesday, December 15th, 2009

The first step is to ask friends, family and neighbors for recommendations. The only way to judge the customer service of an exterminator is to ask someone who has done business with them. These recommendations will also help evaluate the effectiveness of the company’s methods and techniques. If no one has any recommendations, then check with a referral service like Angie’s list. In any case contact several companies for an estimate.

As a general rule, you shouldn’t ask for a pest control estimate over the phone. Many questions about an exterminator can only be answered when you meet them in person. How is their appearance and manner? You’re looking for a professional. Were they on time? If not, did they call ahead to notify you? How was the appearance of their vehicle? You’re looking for clean, professional and well marked. Was their manner helpful and informative or did they use high pressure sales tactics?

Ask questions to help you determine how professional they are. How long has each exterminator been in business? Are they licensed with the state? Can they provide documentation? If not they’re not a good candidate for your business. If you have questions, verify their claims. Ask how much training their technicians have.

Easy Termite Prevention Tips

Sunday, November 29th, 2009

Termites are a nuisance to any home or structure. Whether it’s a garage, shed, or the main living quarters, they will attack without prejudice. That is why termite prevention is so vital to a home’s safety. By understanding precisely what conditions termites prefer, and being able to spot potential termite damage, a homeowner can take the steps needed for effective termite prevention which leads to termite control.

Termite prevention starts when a homeowner understands the risk. Any wood that touches the ground provides access for termites. It could be something simple, like a deck or lattice work in a garden by the house. Or it could be the siding itself. Whenever ground to soil contact occurs, the threat of termites gaining access to the house occurs. It’s important to keep soil and wood completely separate.

Wood that is constantly moist attracts termites the most. They love damp structures. Look everywhere rainfall runoff may occur such as gutters and downspouts. Don’t allow water to pool near the foundation or wooden structures. Termite prevention requires all water to be diverted well away from the home.

Controlling Rodents And Pests With Natural Solutions

Friday, July 31st, 2009

While there are people who like to have rodents as pets, most people don’t want them in their homes and see them as pests that can carry disease. Putting out traps, getting a cat, or sprinkling poison around their homes are just some of the ways that they use to try to get rid of them. For a lot of people, though, the idea of getting rid of the rodents is coupled with an unease at deliberately and often inhumanely killing them, and people are starting to look for better ways to get them out of and away from their homes that don’t involve harm to the little creatures.

If you want to remove rats and mice from your home and/or discourage them from coming around the good news is that there are natural solutions for rodent control that you can use so you don’t have to kill them. Killing them ‘humanely’ has been another argument that people have made, but what constitutes ‘humane’ killing is certainly arguable, so no real conclusion on that has been reached. There aren’t that many choices for people who don’t want to kill rodents or cause them to suffer but who certainly don’t want them around, but there are two: trapping them humanely and releasing them elsewhere, and using natural methods to keep others away.

Pest Control In The South

Monday, June 29th, 2009

June may be bride’s month to many people, but to the busy southern gardener, it is “groom” month. Lawns – Watering, fertilizing and mowing make up the grooming operations for the lawn this month. The effect of nitrogen fertilizer applied in April will have about worn off by now and a light feeding is necessary.

Few gardeners realize that an average grass plant in one season may make as much as two or three feet of vegetative growth. This plus the fact that over 300 grass plants are on each square foot of lawn area make it easy to realize why regular feedings are necessary to maintain beautiful lawns. Regular applications to the lawn area will maintain good color. Irrigate your lawn, do not sprinkle. Thorough soaking once per week should be sufficient. Mow frequently and to the proper height. The average height of cut for Bermuda grass lawns should be 1 1/2 to two inches. Most people mow much lower and are not aware of it.

Getting Rid of Pesky Moles and Gophers

Tuesday, May 26th, 2009

Have you ever walked out into your yard and stepped into the grass and had your feet sank down a little? It’s not because it was muddy or wet, but because the ground isn’t as solid as it should be. You see little hills throughout your yard and there appear to be tunnels under the ground. Is it the work of some elaborate plan to destroy your yard? There are spots all over the place where the grass has died or turned brown and your yard just looks terrible. This is undoubtedly the work of moles or gophers.

These annoying little vermin can totally demolish your yard. It has nothing to do with the care that you give your lawn; moles and gophers don’t just move in on people who let their yards go. It can happen with any yard, anywhere; and while that may sound somewhat overwhelming realize that you’re not in this alone. There are millions of yards around the world that are affected by these rodents every day. They can do damage in excess of what most people think is rational, and at other times, you barely know that they’re there. Believe it or not, there’s no rhyme or reason to why they move in or not and that knowledge might be extremely distressing.