Pest Control

Articles and Resources about Pest Control

Bird Proofing Your Apartment

Thursday, August 19th, 2010

Bird watching is a love and a hobby for many but what do you do when they starts to take a hold of your life and becomes quite a nightmare for you. Certain bird species are often both serious nuisances and capable of transmitting diseases, contaminating our food and damaging our structures. Pest birds can [...]

10 Easy ways to Prevent Mosquitoes in common Area

Wednesday, August 11th, 2010

The most effective way to reduce the number of mosquitoes around homes and neighborhoods is to find and eliminate their breeding sites. Change water in bird baths and wading pools at least once a week and keep swimming pools cleaned and chlorinated. Ornamental pools can be aerated or stocked with mosquito-eating fish. Aeration / water [...]

Pest Control: 10 Ways to Get Rid of Silverfish

Friday, August 6th, 2010

A silverfish is a small, wingless insect found in basements, kitchens, sinks, bathtubs, in bookcases, on closet shelves, window or door frames etc. The scientific name for the species is “Lepisma saccharina” frequently called silverfish, fishmoths, carpet sharks, or paramites. Its common name “Silverfish” derives from its silvery light grey and blue color, combined with [...]

Common Area Plants to Repel Mosquitoes Naturally

Friday, August 6th, 2010

Mosquitoes breed and lay their eggs in dirty, stagnant water. They bring diseases like dengue fever and malaria. Mosquitoes are the most active at dusk, so it helps a little if you reduce outdoor activity at this time. Although some chemical repellents do work, it is always recommended to have a natural alternative. Many people [...]

10 Tips to Avoid Pest in the Kitchen

Thursday, July 29th, 2010

Like any other living being, pests tend to move to a place where they can survive and their needs are met. Rather than detecting and handling the pest problem every time it arises, the better strategy is the prevention. Following are 10 tips to avoid Pest in the Kitchen. Clean your apartment at regular interval [...]

Preventive Pest Control – Keep Your Apartment Pest Free

Friday, October 9th, 2009

Pest control is very important in apartments and in multifamily housing or other densely populated buildings. Household pests usually include rats, termites, moles, house mice, ants, roaches, and squirrels. Like any other living being, pests tend to move to a place where they can survive and their needs are met. Pests are likely to be [...]

Removal of Beehives from your Apartment Complex or House

Monday, August 17th, 2009

Beehives in garden or trees are less danger and look attractive but the same becomes terror when found in or around kitchen, garage or areas where your children playing outdoor. Honey bee colonies should never be exterminated unless beehive removal is impossible. They play a truly vital role in our habitat. It is very important [...]

Protect Your Home or Apartment from Termite

Thursday, August 13th, 2009

Termites destroys the foundation of building and eats up the furniture, window, cupboards and stationery. Termites are of ground nesting and wood nesting. Ground nesting termites are responsible for damage of building and its structure. Wood nesting eats wood in house such as furniture, wooden fence, wooden stairs, etc. Precaution against termites are essential before [...]

Eco-Friendly Tips for Pest Control

Thursday, May 21st, 2009

Creating pest free home may be your dream but remember using chemicals for controlling pest not only harms environment but also affects the health of your family. Here are some tips to control pest naturally and make your home pest free. To keep away Ants and Cockroach, spray a little soapy water where there are insects. [...]

Monsoon care for your home

Friday, April 24th, 2009

Practical tips to take care of your home furniture, flooring and have trouble free monsoon season.