Ask the Exterminator

Hand Pump Sprayer

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 10:53:39 PST

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

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 09:55:41 PST

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.

Where Do Gnats Come From

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 12:53:45 PST

If you have ever had pesky little gnats flying around your home you may have wondered where they come from and how you can get rid of them. We have compiled some information that will help you out the next time you suffer a gnat infestation.

How to Get Rid of Fleas

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:33:53 PST

If you want to get rid of fleas you first must figure out how you got them in the first place. No use going through all the flea removal steps if the source is still in the house.

How To Keep Mice Out

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 14:46:13 PST

Catching mice is fairly easy. Learning how to keep mice out of your home is more involved. You need to know their habits, what environments they seek and what materials work best to rodent-proof your home.

How Do You Get Scabies

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 10:09:25 PST

Lots of people confuse scabies with public lice, but scabies is actually an infestation of the itch mite. So, the question of how do you get scabies if you have not had sexual contact is answered in this article.

What Do Bed Bugs Look Like

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 10:41:40 PST

By now, we have all seen umpteen million pictures of bed bugs on TV, in the newspaper and on the web. But, for those still uninitiated and curious, I am going to give you some common objects to which to compare bed bugs.

What Do Crickets Eat

Sun, 26 Oct 2008 09:21:19 PST

Are you hearing that lone cricket somewhere in your house and you are worried about finding damages? You need to know the answer to what do crickets eat. Find it here.

Eliminating Dust Mites

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 09:47:03 PST

Totally eliminating dust mites is not possible. They thrive in bedrooms and other rooms that get high traffic, being found in carpets, upholstered furniture, drapes, clothing and nearly any place where humans have contact. The dust mite feces causes your allergy problems.

Mice Repellents

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 16:58:44 PST

Fall is the time that leaves fall, golf courses aerate, baseball plays its World Series and mice come inside to escape the cold. Read about some outrageous and wonderful mice repellent suggestions and recipes.

Psocids

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:27:25 PST

Psocids are very small insects measuring 1 to 4 mm. They are more commonly called booklice and their presence may be a sign of a mold problem in your home.

Bed Bug Treatment

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 16:42:32 PST

Bed bug treatments require thorough examination and a willingness to do backbreaking work. Then, the determination to do it all over again in ten days and once again ten days later.

Brown Recluse Spiders

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:48:40 PST

Brown recluse spider control can take months, but control is possible if you approach it properly. Proper identification, exclusion, elimination of hiding places and proper monitoring and pesticide applications can make you a winner.

Fruit Fly Traps

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 08:45:18 PST

Fruit flies are a constant source of aggravation for homeowners and businesses. Their presence indicates an available food source on which they can survive. Finding the source is half the battle and there are plenty of products that can assist.

How to Get Rid of Chipmunks

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 13:49:24 PST

Some of the toughest rodents to get rid of in your yard are chipmunks. Although they may seem cute, they can terrorize your award-winning garden or perfectly landscaped lawn. This article has some tips on eliminating chipmunks from your yard.

Cockroach Species

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 11:06:37 PST

You might have known that cockroaches can survive for a week with its head cut off, but did you know that cockroaches might be able to predict earthquakes? Find out more interesting cockroach facts.

Yellow Sac Spider

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 15:50:22 PST

Yellow sac spiders are probably responsible for more spider bites that occur in the US than any other spider. They have a bite that is painful but does not have long term side effects

Flea Circus

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 11:12:48 PST

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.

Woolly Bear Caterpillar

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 16:05:45 PST

Banded woolly bears are the larvae of the Isabella tiger moth. It is fuzzy and harmless, unlike other hairy varieties.

Jumping Spider

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:11:01 PST

A Spider that can jump up to eighty times the length of its body. Sounds like a myth that might have been invented by Steven Spielberg, but even the creator of the movie Arachnophobia couldn�t make up that story about the jumping spider.