Snakes are nuisance animals that scare many people even if the snakes themselves are no danger. There are several ways to get rid of snakes and to deter them from coming back to visit your yard, garden or decorative ivy, where they like to hide. Some of these involve commercial chemicals ...
If you do see a snake in your yard, experts say the best thing to do, (besides staying calm), is to drench it with a hose from a safe distance. Doing this will safely encourage the snake to move along, and then you won't have to worry about trapping and/or getting rid of it. ...
Voles have small, rounded ears that are often hidden by their fur, small eyes, and short tails. Their fur is generally thick and light brown to gray. Two common species of voles in North America are the prairie vole(Microtus ochrogaster)and the meadow vole(Microtus pennsylvanicus). Meadow ...
Chiggers attach themselves to a host, such as small rodents, birds, snakes, and humans, to feed on skin cells. When your yard seems to be infested with these itchy pests, determining how to get rid of chiggers often leads to a two-prong approach. The first action is to make your yard...
If mushrooms have invaded your yard, and you’re looking to reclaim your grass, garden, or flowerbeds, the first step is understanding their growth. Mushrooms thrive in damp, shaded areas, springing up from fungi and feasting on organic matter. To bid these intruders farewell and get rid of...
How to get rid of caterpillars in your yard Step 1: Identify the type of caterpillar in your yard Step 2: Choose the caterpillar control method Step 3: Opt for caterpillar-repellent plants Step 4: Maintain a healthy garden Signs of a caterpillar infestation ...
Garter snakes, sometimes called garden snakes, are small nonpoisonous snakes that live in your yard. There are different varieties, but the most common have subtle colors. Usually they have dark but soft hues of black or green, with a yellow or red set o
How to Keep Slugs Away from Your Garden The internet is filled with websites that list a number of ways in which you can get rid of the slug problem in your garden. However, many of them do not work as expected. So we decided to test these methods ourselves and figure out which one...
Do snakes live in holes? Is it legal for me to catch a venomous snake? What is a snake’s mating habits, when do they have babies or lay eggs? How do snakes kill their prey? Do snakes always inject venom when they bite? Where should I relocate a trapped snake? How to get rid of...
How to get rid of moles While moles do not eat your precious garden plants or even the roots of your turf grass, the soil piles and raised trails found in the yard can be a real nuisance. The damage moles cause is aesthetic, but it’s understandable why so many homeowners want to sen...