Regardless of the season, bugs can find their way into your home or workspace, often making life very difficult for you. If you have a problem with pests, it is important to understand that you can make a difference in alleviating the issue. Read on for more information and tips related to pest control.
Use steel wool to plug up holes that mice can use to enter your house. Rodents can bite through a lot but this might be cause an issue for them. Openings measuring more than 1/2 an inch need stuffing. Mice and rats can squeeze through some tiny openings.
Use some hairspray to get rid of wasps, bees or hornets. Hairspray is composed of chemicals that are very effective insect killers. Also, the smell of the chemicals will repel insects, as well.
Eliminate pests naturally. Sometimes you don't need to resort to chemicals to control pests. Removing sources of water, food and shelter is one way to get rid of them. This is particularly effective in the case of rodents. If you have pets, don't leave food or water bowls outside, and ensure that you don't have any holes or cracks in the exterior of your home.
You can prevent most pest infestations by keeping your home clean. Do not leave any food scrapes on your table or in the kitchen sink and make sure you tightly seal garbage bags. Get rid of your garbage on a regular basis and do not hesitate to store garbage bags in your garage until you can get rid of them.
You can kill hornets and wasps by something most people have in their bathrooms- hairspray. Use aerosol hairspray to spray their nests effectively sealing the larvae in the nest. If you are being bothered by adult wasps,simply point and spray directly at the hornet to stop him in his tracks.
Your pets are a big source of bug infestations in your home. Not only can your pets bring in fleas and ticks from outdoors, but their food is a food source for bugs as well. When the animals are done eating, pick up their food. Keep the area where the animals eat clean as well.
If nothing you are doing is working, call a professional. There are trained professionals that you can use to help get rid of the bugs that are in your house already or prevent new ones from entering your home in the future. This could be the best investment that you ever make for your home.
If you have a lot of debris and overgrown plants in your yard, you are inviting pests into your home. Litter, debris, overgrown plants, and trash are all great habitats for pests. If these pests are right outside your door, it will take no time before they are inside your home and becoming a problem.
Make sure that your kitchen does not have grease problems. Grease is a regular dietary staple of ants, roaches and a number of small flies. Drain flies actually breed in grease pans. So, eliminate all visible grease areas. However, also deal with invisible grease underneath stoves and your countertops.
As you've just read, there are literally hundreds of ways you can save your home and reduce the amount of pests in your house. This article only discussed a handful of tactics that you can choose from. Use what you have just learned to get rid of those nasty pests and make your home a pet friendly place again!
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Timber structure of jetties set for removal
WORKS to remove the termite-infested wooden structure of the two jetties at Point Reserve started on Wednesday.
Four contractors in wet suits have established a containment barrier around the north jetty and started removing planks.
Once this work is completed, they will start work to remove the damaged timber on the south jetty.
The total cost of the works is $28,000.
Chief executive Peta Mabbs said safety was a priority.
“When you are dealing with potentially millions of these insects on an important piece of our history, on the banks of a river with its rich and sometimes fragile biodiversity, in a place about which many of us hold fond memories of growing up – it’s a big challenge,†she said.
“As the CEO, it would have been irresponsible and negligent not to address the safety hazard.
“They are a critical risk and my hand was forced by those safety considerations…there was no other option.
“If a child had fallen through a damaged jetty plank and hurt themselves, or worse still, drowned, I would be responsible for any loss of life and the Town would be liable for damages.â€
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THE termite-infested decking of the two jetties at Point Reserve will be removed this week after the Town of Bassendean received approvals from State Government departments.
The Town announced on November 11 that it would remove the unsafe timber structure of the 70-year-old jetties after it was found the timber structures were infested with termites.
The announcement resulted in community backlash and a petition for repairs gaining more than 550 signatures in a week.
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