Knowing how to prevent bed bugs from entering your home can protect your family from discomfort and expense. Night, night. Don't let the bed bugs bite! How many times did we hear that as children and wonder what on earth bed bugs were? That's because at one point they were almost eradicated in the developed world. Around the mid-90s, bed bugs became big news again, thanks to a combination of … [Read more...]
How To Get Rid Of Gnats In Homes
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Finding a swarm of tiny black insects in your kitchen, or batting them away as you're watching TV, can make anyone wonder how to get rid of gnats in home settings. While most gnats aren't harmful, they're irritating and give the impression of a dirty house even when it's not. Here's how to get rid of gnats in homes without filling the air with toxic sprays. How To Get Rid Of Gnats In Homes What … [Read more...]
How To Get Rid Of Fleas
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You don't have to be a pet owner to find yourself wondering how to get rid of fleas. These blood sucking parasites aren't picky: they'll hitch a ride on humans as well as pets. If you've had a mouse problem, it's not unheard of to find yourself facing a flea infestation after finally figuring out how to get rid of mice. Why Fleas Are Hard To Control Many times the first sign of fleas is … [Read more...]
How To Get Rid Of Silverfish (and keep them away)
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Trying to get rid of silverfish can be frustrating because they prefer scurrying around in the dark and are quick to hide when you turn on the lights. Rather than smashing them one-by-one, try these tips to trap silverfish and destroy their hiding spots so they don't come back. What are silverfish? If you're a Star Trek fan you know that the bugs Khan puts in Chekhov's ear look a lot like … [Read more...]
How To Get Rid Of Pantry Moths
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The best way to get rid of pantry moths is by preventing an infestation in the first place. But isn't that the way it goes with most household pests, including the in-laws? I wish I could tell you it's easy to get rid of pantry moths, but I'd be lying. Once they're in your home, it takes determination and a bit of time to get rid of them. Fortunately, the work isn't all that hard -- far less … [Read more...]