How to Prevent Mice Mouse traps are not only inhumane but also don’t keep mice out of your house. It’s more important to prevent mice with exclusion methods that deter mice from entering your home in the first place. Here’s what to do first. 1. Do a Pest Inspection Do your own ...
Rats and mice can also be a real danger if you have a barn or outdoor structures; they contaminate animal food and chew through wires in cars and tractors.See three steps to banish rats and mice outside around farms, animal barns, garages, and garden sheds. ...
By far, the easiest way to make slime with a glue stick is to use water and a pinch of food colouring. That means that you don’t have to raid your cupboards to find a whole load of expensive ingredients. This super low-cost DIY trick takes no time at all and is one of our sure...
Mice are rapid breeders and need warm nests to keep up the pace. So when the cold arrives, they move indoors to ensure that their nest keeps warm. Mice like to eat the same foods we do and they’ll do whatever it takes to get to your cupboards. And doing whatever it takes to eat...
Places to check; around outside and inside vents (dryer or exhaust vents), around outlets, through all cupboards, around baseboards, and all exterior doors. When we had mice, we had an open section of drywall where our pipes for the washing machine were accessed. We quickly sealed that up...
Remember to child-proof your space. Cover sharp edges with corner protectors and ensure that hazardous items, such as cleaning supplies and fragile objects, are out of reach. Consider putting up baby gates if there are areas of your home that you want to keep off-limits. A quick check to...
Insects, rats and mice love many of the samefoodswe do, from fresh produce to cereal. Consequently, it isn’t uncommon to see a spider or moth now and then. However, these pests can signal a larger infestation, even if you only spot a few bugs here and there. ...
As summer approaches and we open up our windows and doors to let the fresh air in, flies are likely to become more of an unwelcome presence in our homes. As tempting as it can be to keep swatting them out again, we all know that it rarely does any good. Inst...
If your cupboards are somewhat bare, finding the right ingredients could be tricky. So, the question is simple: Can you make oobleck without cornstarch? Yes! Yes, you can, but you need to be picky about the materials you use. Many people ask how to make oobleck with flour. The simple...
So, how to prevent and get rid of rats, and fast? Use our advice below to find out how. Rats or mice? Check our guidehow to get rid of miceto see if these rodents might be haunting your halls. What are the signs of a rat infestation?