Cedarcide Blog Post Image, How to Get Rid of Spiders: 3 Steps

How to Get Rid of Spiders: 3 Steps

As the weather cools, spiders emerge in larger numbers in search of mates, making human-spider encounters much more common. In other words, over the next few months you’ll probably see more spiders than you have all year long.
September 15, 2021 — Jonathan Patrick
Cedarcide Blog Post Image, How to Make Your Deck & Fencing Last Longer: 3 Quick Tips

How to Make Your Deck & Fencing Last Longer: 3 Quick Tips

Let’s face it: outdoor wood projects like fencing and decks take a lot of time and work to maintain. There are just so many elements in play that threaten both the lifespan and look of woodwork exposed to the elements.

April 14, 2021 — Jonathan Patrick
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6 Pests that Could be Living in Your Gutters and How to Get Rid of Them

Gutter systems are one of the biggest breeding and nesting spots for bugs near our homes. If you feel you're constantly struggling with bugs, knowing the pests below and how to get rid of them could make all the difference. 
December 16, 2020 — Jonathan Patrick
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How to Get Rid of Crickets: 3 Simple Steps

When it comes to crickets there’s one surprising fact most people don’t know: they’re bad for our health. Sure, they don’t normally bite, but crickets and their waste are known to spread severe illnesses, including salmonella and E.coli.
November 17, 2020 — Jonathan Patrick
Cedarcide Blog Post Image, How to Protect Your Deck & Fencing from Snow and Cold Weather

How to Protect Your Deck & Fencing from Snow and Cold Weather

Moisture damage, rot, decay, warping, cracking, swelling & shrinking—snow, sleet, ice, and cold weather can do a number on our fences, decks, outbuildings, garden boxes, and other wooden projects, costing us tons of money once spring returns.
November 03, 2020 — Jonathan Patrick
Cedarcide Blog Post Image, Hot to Get Rid of Boxelder Bugs: 3 Steps

How to Get Rid of Boxelder Bugs: 3 Steps

During the warm months, the small orange and black insects known as boxelder bugs go mostly unnoticed. However, once the leaves start to turn and temperatures drop, these annoying, odor-causing pests begin to emerge in search of warmth, often in disturbingly large numbers.
October 13, 2020 — Corinna Henderson
Cedarcide Blog Post Image, These Are the Fall Pests You Need to Worry About

These Are the Fall Pests You Need to Worry About

The chirp of crickets can be a seasonal pleasure, but when your home’s haunted with that noise all night long, it’s certainly an unwelcome intrusion. A home full of dozens of dead and decaying crickets is really gross, too.
October 09, 2020 — Jonathan Patrick
Cedarcide Blog Post Image, "The Best Wood Protection on the Market," All Your Cedarshield Questions Answered

"The Best Wood Protection on the Market," All Your Cedarshield Questions Answered

Decks, fencing, furniture, garden boxes, docks—our increasingly popular wood treatment, Cedarshield, can strengthen and increase the life of any woodworking project, including both hard and soft wood.
July 10, 2020 — Jonathan Patrick
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5 Natural Ways to Recycle Fallen Leaves

Fall and winter leaves might seem annoying at first, but they’re really a nutrient-rich blessing from mother nature! Instead of trashing this gift, which can leave your soil less fertile over time, why not repurpose it for a more beautiful and healthy lawn?
December 26, 2019 — Jonathan Patrick
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What is the Fall Crawl?

Overall bug populations might surge in the summer, but many pests peak in fall. As the weather cools, bugs like fleas, ticks, ants, stink bugs, and wasps move indoors.
October 11, 2019 — Corinna Henderson
Cedarcide Blog Post Image, Easy, Natural Rodent Control: 4 Steps

Easy, Natural Rodent Control: 4 Steps

Conventional traps are hazardous to children and pets, and rodenticides harm wildlife all the way up the food chain, not to mention leave dying rodents in your walls. So, the next time you suspect mice or rats are scurrying about your home, try this natural and effective 4-step approach instead.
October 10, 2019 — Corinna Henderson
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How to Keep Your Dog Happy and Healthy This Fall

Fall’s cooler weather, holiday celebrations and abundance of delicious, homemade foods make it one of our favorite seasons of the year. But fall also presents a number of hazards and challenges for dogs and their owners. To ensure your furry companion enjoys the season just as much as you do, here are 15 ways to keep your dog happy and healthy this fall.
September 25, 2017 — Jonathan Patrick