How to Keep Mice Out of Your Car As always, it's far better to stop mice from getting into your car in the first place, rather than trying to get them out after they've made a home. There are a few different tactics you can try to make your car inhospitable to rodents. How to ...
Whenfeeding hummingbirds, though, you may well find that bees, wasps, andyellow jacketsare also drawn to the feeder, sometimes in numbers sufficient to scare away the hummers. Luckily, there are several measures you can take to keep these pests from ruining your chance to enjoy the beauty o...
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Take care of houseplants. Plants often harbor ants and other insects. Make sure you trim outdoor plants and trees so that they are not touching your kitchen windows. Spray essential oil solutions on indoor plants to ward off ants. Use insect repellents or bait traps. There are many of thes...
string lights, verify that it makes sense to do so. Squirrels, mice, rabbits and other outdoor critters sometimes like to chew on wire coatings. If you see chewed wire coatings or bare wires, throw your lights away and get a new set. Damaged wires are hard to fix and are unsafe to ...
The strong scents ofcinnamonandclovesare said to repel silverfish. Keep small amounts of these spices in areas where you commonly see the pests to help keep them at bay. Do not leave crumbs or food scraps out in the open, as they can attract silverfish (and other pests!). ...
Keep firewood stacked at least 20 feet away from your home, as ants may see this space as a perfect place to put their colony! We hope you found this advice helpful. See our related article on how to keep rodents (mice and rats) and squirrels out of the home. ...
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You need not hasten to dig out your potatoes after the plant has died. They will remain perfectly safe and healthy under your garden soil for weeks. Insects and pests, however, will continue to be a problem. You will have no respite from insects, moles or, mice munching upon the harvest...
Aerobic composting should not smell bad. It does, however, take a bit of work to turn the pile and ensure there is enough oxygen to keep the decomposition aerobic. It also takes observation to keep it on the right track. Aerobic compost also can be adjusted as it decomposes since it is...