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Hacks related to the control and elimination of pests.

Hacks related to the control and removal of pests, for example insects.

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Pest Control - Natural Method of Ant Control - Howto

Destroy the Ant We have some ants ramping up their annual activity here in beautiful Arizona. I want to control them without using any pesticides. In the past I have just destroyed their nests using a hose and basically strip mining them to their…
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What are the effective ways to repel mosquitoes without using commercial products?

Are there any life hacks or natural ways of repelling mosquitoes without using commercial products which may contain harmful chemicals? I've already tried few iPhone apps which generates supposedly mosquito-repelling frequencies, but they doesn't…
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Keeping raccoons out of a dumpster

What is the best way to keep raccoons out of a dumpster? At work we have a simple, split lid, top load dumpster like this one: And we have a pretty large population of raccoons that seem to be pretty inventive when it comes to getting inside of it…
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How to trap houseflies? (what's the best bait?)

I made a trap by cutting the top off a plastic bottle, inverting it, and put a rotting banana in it. However, not a single fly has gone into the trap for 2 days (and there are flies everywhere). I'm guessing they simply aren't attracted to bananas.…
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How can I kill spiders while suffering from arachnophobia?

So i have arachnophobia, so bad that my body will lock up and i black out if there is a spider on me. Now i do live with my parents and it occurred to be today when i freaked out when i saw a Huntsman that when when that dreadful day comes where i…
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How to Repel Otters from my Boathouse

Otters are cute. What's not cute is the mess they leave when the come into my boathouse and use the deck (and anything laying on it) as a latrine. It smells like fish and urine. The otters must go. Trapping or poisoning is not an option. I don't…
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How to remove ants from seeds like falooda?

Is there any way to remove tiny red ants from falooda seeds, or urad dal. I have spread the seeds on a paper, but then also they are not going away. How do I get rid of them?
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How to prevent a robin from banging into a window?

There is a robin that sits on the fence and then flies into the window repeatedly. This happens every day at dawn and dusk, and sometimes in the afternoon. I am pretty sure it sees itself in the reflection, believes it to be another male, and wants…
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How to permanently banish cockroaches from the house without using any pesticide & not affecting my dog?

These days cockroaches have plundered my house! Cockroaches always hailed in my house but they hardly bothered; two or three could be found under the sink or at the attic. But they have multiplied at a mammoth rate recently! Huge numbers of nymphs…
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How do I repel bugs from face

I have been doing some weeding recently, because it's summer now, and I really hate it when I sit down to dig something up and every flying insect seems to try to fly into my face. Is there some kind of natural bug repellent that I could apply to my…
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Controlling mold mites

I found a LOT of small white specks moving around on my monitor. I found out they were mold mites, which eat mold and are found near moisture. They are relatives of the dust mite, a common allergen. How do I get rid of them?
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Scaring Pigeons - by remote control

I have a problem with pigeons waking me in the early hours of the morning and I want to be able to scare them away from the comfort of my own bed with a press of a button. There are a number of trees surrounding my garden and the pigeons will land…
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How can I prevent a wasp entering the house?

I leave very high up and yet there are many wasps entering. How do I prevent that?
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Humane destruction of slugs

Applying salt to slugs dissolves them, and is cheaper than pellets. Is this humane, or are there preferable techniques?
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