Latest Do It Yourself Pest Control Articles
Electronic Insect Repellent
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There are numerous insect repellents on the market, but electronic insect repellent devices offer the consumer a safer and more environmentally friendly alternative to harmful chemicals. There has, however, been some controversy over their effectiveness.
Pest Control Training
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Pest control may appear fairly straight forward, but the duties of a professional pest control specialist require a load of pest control training about insects and animals, pesticides, equipment and a mountain of laws and regulations.
Problem Identification
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Here's a story about someone who thought she had a pest problem when, in fact, she had a problem with identification. Actually, her problem was misidentification.
Portable Dehumidifier
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Some insect control can best be done by controlling the environment. Booklice, for example, require high humidity, so reducing the humidity levels below fifty-percent will make the environment less hospitable for psocid. This exterminator did some online searches for the best portable dehumidifier and came up with these results.
Morgellons Disease
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Fact or fiction? Morgellons disease is a condition in which people experience lesions and itchiness underneath the skin. Some medical experts believe these patients are suffering from delusional parasitosis instead of this new disease. Read this article and decide for yourself whether the disease is an exaggeration or a serious medical problem.
Insect Classification
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Insect classification. What's the big deal. That's a bug! That's a big bug! That's a big brown bug and that's a big brown bug with a stinger. See! It's easy.
Raising Worms
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Raising worms can be very profitable. The worms you grow make excellent fishing bait and they are terrific sources for nurishing your garden soil.
Insect Wings
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Insect wings are one of the most interesting parts of insects because they have such variety and intricacy. Insect wings come in various numbers, patterns, and sizes while exhibiting a complex structure and amazing engineering.
Kill Bed Bugs With Heat
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It's a known fact that you can kill bed bugs with heat treatments. But, I have some issues with heat treatments that need to be addressed by people considering this pesticide alternative.
Jiminy Cricket
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Jiminy Cricket played a guiding sidekick to Pinocchio and is synonymous with the word “conscience”. He's been around for many generations and has quite the resume from starring in Disney films and other promotions.
Bug Juice
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Turns out “bug juice” is really made of bugs and some people are hopping mad after making this discover. Instead of good old Red Dye #2, we have been downing jugs of extract of cochineal bugs.
Bioremediation
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Toxic waste can cause great devastation to the environment. If toxins seep into soil or water, they can be transmitted to fresh water that people use in their everyday lives. This can lead to many health problems down the road. Bioremediation is a process that naturally cleans up toxic chemicals that have been spilled or dumped.
Spider Superstitions
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Spiders have always been associated with witches and evil doers. Spiders are forever hanging about in pictures of Halloween, when ghosts and goblins are all about. Toss in a few spider superstitions and you've got the perfect recipe for things that give us the frights.
Glossary of Pest Control
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Confused about all those technical terms your pest control company throws at you? Here's a helpful glossary of pest control terminology that will give you the necessary ammo to lob a few terms right back at them.
Bees Wax
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Beeswax is Nature's all-purpose product. Here are some beeswax recipes for you to enjoy. You may want to stock up on beeswax because you are going to want to make all of these crafty items.
How To Get Rid Of Squirrels
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Wondering how to get rid of squirrels in your attic? There are always new products popping up on the market that claim to do the trick. Here's one that promises to do it in a flash.
Hand Pump Sprayer
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High on the list of pest control equipment required for professional pest control companies is the hand pump sprayer. The materials that go into the sprayer have changed greatly over the years, but the hand pump sprayer remains the most effective way to put down pest barriers.
What Is Bleach
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Bleach is a pesticide, but not an insecticide, so stop pouring it down drains in an attempt to kill flies. It is a waste of money and a dangerous practice. There are much simpler and safer methods of treating for drain pests.
Flea Circus
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Since the 1800's, flea circuses have continually amazed audiences. Fleas are seen dancing, playing instruments, and moving objects several times their weight. It may seem like a mystery how the fleas can be trained to these tasks, but the directors of the flea circuses usually have a few tricks up their sleeves.
Edible Insects
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Eating insects is all the rage in many countries throughout the world. Bugs are eaten on a daily basis and provide nutrition to the poor and the rich alike.
Beeswax Polish
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If you are having trouble creating a nice healthy glow on your wood furniture, try using beeswax wood polish. It will help treat and seal your wood furniture and other wood products around your home.
Cooperative Extension Service
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Insect identification is the single most important step in any integrated pest management program. You simply cannot succeed unless you know exactly what you are trying to control. You local Cooperative Extension Service can put you on the right track.
Beeswax Candles
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Beeswax candles are used in millions of households worldwide to provide a calm atmosphere. However, citronella beeswax candles are helpful outdoors to guard against flying pests.
PPE
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When working with hazardous chemicals it is required to use the PPE (personal protection equipment) listed on the label. Use of PPE protects your health and it is mandated by the law.
Beeswax Soap
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Beeswax soap is great to use because it softens skin and does not contain artificial ingredients. Making beeswax soap is also a great way to spend an afternoon!
Sterile Insect Technique
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Sterile insect techniques introduces millions of sterile male insects into an environment to reduce the reproductive rate of harmful insects. It has been an effective method to eradicate the Screw fly in several parts of the world.
Beeswax Uses
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If you happen to have some extra beeswax lying around your home, you can put it to good use. Get in touch with your creative side by making some beeswax arts and crafts!
Beeswax Recipes
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Beeswax is extremely useful for products around the home. Here are some beeswax recipes to make your own personalized beeswax products!
History of Honey
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The bible makes many references to honey, but the history of honey goes back much farther in time. Evidence shows that humans have been collecting it for 10,000 years.
Neem Oil
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Neem oil is derived from the Azadirachta Indica, or Neem tree, which grows throughout Southeastern Asia. The neem tree is renowned for its medical benefits, and the insecticidal properties of its extract.
History of Pest Control
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Insects have been around a lot longer than people, so, presumably, people have had to deal with pests for the entirety of human existence. The history of pest control is a somewhat more modern concept, and many new innovations in pest control are still being developed today.
Choosing A Pest Control Company
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When you have an insect problem in your home it is bad enough that you have to deal with the creepy crawlers. But, it can get worse if you have to decide on a company to come and get rid of the pests. Just remember, value is way more important than price when choosing a pest control company.
How Do Insects Breathe
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I don't think I've ever seen a beetle that is out of breath, nor have I ever seen a bee with a stuffy nose. So, how do insects breathe?
Do Insects Sleep
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What would an insect dream about? We can all imagine dogs dreaming about chasing cars or cats chasing mice, but what about a bee dreaming of flowers or ants dreaming about picnic crumbs? New studies might refute the long held belief that insects don't sleep.
Fun and Games
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Insects! Some people hate them. Some people love them, especially children. In fact, there exists an entire industry of fun and games involving insects. Board games, hobbies and jokes exist to entertain people who cannot get enough of insects.
Biodiesel
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Scientists are working to discover how termites process the cellulose they eat in the hopes of learning how to use it to produce bio fuels like biodiesel.
Pest Control DIY
Parasitosis
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The mystery of why people feel insects crawling on them when nothing can be seen on the skin is something health care professionals are still trying to fully explain. One common explanation is known as parasitosis, delusional parasitosis or DP.
Pantry Pests
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Various panty pests go through a larval stage. Many people mistakenly think their stored foods are infested with maggots, but the fact is the foods have become infested with common pantry pest insects.
Insect Bites and Stings
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There are loads of cures on the market for insect bites and stings, some better than others. Here is an inexpensive, sure-fire way to stop the itching caused by insect bites and stings.
Identify An Insect
Insects can hide in places where you would never suspect. Be careful what you bring into your environment. Inspect items thoroughly to prevent future pest control headaches.Termites In Mulch
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Should you be concerned about termites in mulch? Quite a bit, actually. Fresh mulch spread all around our homes and offices creates a nice, fresh food source for wood eating pests and a warm blanket for bugs looking for shelter from the hot sun or early spring cold.
Insect Identification
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Identify the insect. That's Pest Control 101. Do nothing until you know what it is you are targeting. Splashing pesticides about could actually make the problem worse.
Pest Control Methods
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Common house insects like ants, spiders, crickets and millipedes find tiny entryways into your house. Exterior perimeter pest control treatments for these occasional invaders are the pest management method of choice among exterminating professionals.
Avoiding Insect Bites
There are some fairly new and unusual items to help your efforts when avoiding insect bites and itching from poisonous plants. Some are topical creams and others are clothing or defensive items. It's all about the modern way to avoid insect bites and itching.Urban Legends About Insects
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Urban legends about insects give us nightmares, yet we're still fascinated and disgusted by their presence. Read on if you have the stomach to hear about a cockroach insect urban legend.