Ridding Your Home of Insects

  • 4 Ways To Get Rid Of Slugs In Your Garden

    2 July 2015

    After spending hours tending the flowers and shrubs in your garden, the last thing you want to see is slugs chewing holes in the leaves. Slugs are a problem for gardeners across the country, but fortunately, there are lots of ways to get rid of these pests. Here are four methods that you can try. Create beer traps Beer traps are a tried-and-true method of dealing with slugs. To create one of these traps, partially bury a glass or plastic container in the soil and fill it with beer.

  • Removing Gophers From Your Garden

    1 June 2015

    If you have noticed areas in your yard where large holes are dug into the ground, there is a very good chance that you have a gopher problem. Once a family of gophers invades your property, it will take a bit of work to remove them for good. Here are some tips to use for getting gophers out of your yard. Make A Deterring Spray There are a few substances that gophers prefer to avoid because of their odor.

  • Ants Trying To Set Up Home In Your House? Ways To Send Them On Their Way Out

    29 April 2015

    Ants are a nuisance and it is common for them to come into homes in the spring. It can be difficult to get rid of these pesky insects, but it can be done. Below are ways you can wage war against them, and have a home free from ants. Pest Control Company The quickest and easiest way to get rid of the ants is to call a local pest control company (such as Edmonton Exterminators Ltd).

  • Keeping Termites Away From Your Home

    14 April 2015

    Termites are one pest that homeowners do not want around their house. They are known to cause a lot of destruction to foundations and woodwork, compromising the overall structure of the home. If you have just purchased your home, taking steps to keep these pests away can be beneficial in keeping your home in sound condition. Here are some things you can do around your house to ensure that termites do not invade.

  • Prevent Bed Bug Bites While You're Traveling With These 3 Tips

    10 April 2015

    If you're a business traveler, or simply enjoy traveling often, it is likely that you spend the night in a number of hotels away from home. Bed bugs may also be spending the night in the hotels you visit, which is why you need to have some tips to avoid them. Here are just a few things you can do to protect yourself from bed bug bites while you're traveling.