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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.