January 13, 2011 – 11:19 pm
People are finding bedbugs in some pretty weird places these days. Retail outlets like Abercrombie and Fitch, Victoria’s Secret and others have suffered with infestations of this nasty insect. Hotels and homes are finding that they are affected too, and people are desperate to find a control product. Bedbugs are not a result of poor [...]
January 8, 2011 – 10:38 pm
There are three types of rat poison – commonly referred to as rodenticides. anticoagulant cholecalciferol bromethalin Anticoagulant rodenticides are the most common and they come in a number of different variations. Take a peek at our Rat Poison Comparison Chart if you have a problem with rats or mice
November 23, 2010 – 10:38 am
Geese and ducks are on the move back South. The fantastic annual migrations that these geese make between their breeding and wintering grounds is one of the wonders of our natural world. Most of the world’s 29 or so species of geese are no strangers to migration. Unfortunately, they are stopping at lakes, ponds, and properties all over [...]
November 17, 2010 – 7:09 pm
Most snakes like to hide in taller grass, shrubs, wood and brush piles, mulch and compost piles, rocks and crevices, flagstone, and just about any hidden spot where they can readily stalk their prey. Getting rid of them can be quite a challenge! Here are some easy and all-natural tips that will help solve your [...]
October 27, 2010 – 10:34 pm
Recently I had the wonderful opportunity (sarcasm) to trap a raccoon that was becoming too frequent of a visitor in our backyard and just loved our garbage cans. Remember to familiarize yourself with the parts of the cage trap that you are using and how it operates BEFORE attempting to trap the varmit in question. There [...]
October 22, 2010 – 8:20 pm
The Mole Day celebration is not really about the little varmits that we try to rid our yards of. Mole Day is celebrated annually on October 23 from 6:02 a.m. to 6:02 p.m. Mole Day commemorates Avogadro’s Number (6.02 x 10^23), which is a basic measuring unit in chemistry. It was created as a way to [...]
October 1, 2010 – 1:50 pm
The most effective way to control rodents is exclusion. In other words, ensure that they can’t get in. If openings are eliminated in your home, rodents usually can’t get in. Rodent-proofing, requires strong materials of which rodents may not be able to gnaw through, such as concrete, sheet metal or hardware cloth. Pictured to the right is a selection of [...]
September 27, 2010 – 2:31 pm
There’s no denying it. Fall is arriving across the United States and pests that have been outdoors are making their way indoors in search of conditions that are ideal for overwintering. In preparation for fall BackyardStyle.com has compiled a list of common insects and rodents that homeowners in the US should be on the lookout [...]
August 11, 2010 – 1:23 pm
The Tanglefoot Inflatable Bird Chaser keeps birds away. The reflective foil eyes mimic the look of a much larger bird. Movement of Repeller Balloon will frighten birds immediately. Made of durable vinyl, the Tanglefoot Inflatable Bird Chaser is effective when used in a variety of outdoor locations such as home orchards and gardens, berry patches, [...]
The RESCUE! Reusable Yellowjacket and Wasp Trap catches all major species of yellowjackets common to North America. The exclusive RESCUE!® Attractant replicates the sex pheromone of the yellowjackets to draw them inside the trap. The yellowjackets enter the trap through the holes on the bottom section, then fly up through the interior cone into the clear [...]
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