What does it cost to treat for roaches?

Can you tell me how much will be to treat a small single home?

That’s a tough one to answer….(click for full answer)… Read More

Awesome Bugspray site!!

Your website is so awesome! It explains how to do the job correctly and most important, safely. The general public, like me, have no clue about the right way to use and store these chemicals. I tell everyone to go to your site for information on any household pest there is, as well as how nice and supportive you guys … Read More

A Huge Thank You!

We’d like to thank you for your very honest & professional advice on all things related to the invasion of Chinese Stink Bugs that’s been plaguing the East Coast & other states for several years (29 states, at last count). The “pest control” companies here have absolutely NO idea how to control these particular bugs & won’t guarantee their eradication: … Read More

Thank You Bugspray.com!

I would like to thank the staff at bugspray.com for their assistance. I know I called a few times but each time they were very professional and spent all the time needed to answer my questions & make suggestions. Thanks bugspray.com!!… Read More

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I live in the Florida Keys and we are always combating mosquitoes and noseeums. Over the past 15 years I have tried everything under the sun. At the time I contacted Chad at bugspray.com I had two “Pro” series Mosquito Magnets running 24 hours a day. They caught a bunch of bugs but we still were getting eaten … Read More

SAFE AND EFFECTIVE PEST CONTROL

mushrooms growing from wall

We had to replace our hot water heater as it was leaking. We cleaned up well, not much water, however it did seep under the next wall (very little) but it was all dry. This space is maybe a sq ft. The next day there was black/black powder, I was worried it was burnt from lighting the new heater. Then … Read More

very tiny black insects

Back yard is covered in small rocks for driving on. When walking in back yard Sunday we discovered very tiny black insects jumping on our shoes and legs. They look like tiny little specks. What are they?

It’s not possible for me to tell for sure but I’d bet they’re SPRINGTAILS since they’re real active right now. These commonly nest … Read More

emerald ash borer control and treatments

Do you have a pesticide for emerald ash borer as we are losing ash trees that are 15-80 years old?

We’ve got a couple of options.Since ash borers will penetrate deep into the tree, use a systemic like PROTHOR for sure. This product should be mixed with water and then used as a soil drench around the base of the … Read More

all around bug spray for the home

Do you have just an all around bug control to treat home with? Inside & outside. Right now I pay for treatments. I do have ants outside in yard on house foundation. But not many critters in house. Spiders occasionally.

Thіѕ іѕ аn easy one. Evеrуоnе whо uѕеѕ оur products knоwѕ they’re thе bеѕt thе world hаѕ tо offer ѕо … Read More

Harvester Ant Control

I have a huge ant problem. The previous owners put in a lot of walls using railroad ties and stacked rock. All of these walls are nesting areas for harvester ants. What is my best options for treatment of these areas? I have been using VIPER spray and other types of treatment but still have a huge problem. Thanks.

Most … Read More

kissing bug control

I lіvе іn Nеw Mеxісо. Mу уаrd іѕ аll rосk wіth nо grаѕѕ аt аll. I hаvе twо trееѕ іn mу уаrd thеу оnlу lіkе оnе оf thе trееѕ. Thе bаrk іѕ аbоut tо turn rеd frоm thе аmоunt оf thеm. Thеу’rе сrаwlіng оn thе rосkѕ еvеrу mоrnіng аnd thеу’rе nоt mіtеѕ аѕ I аlrеаdу lооkеd thаt uр. Thеу аlѕо … Read More

gnats in kitchen

What can I use in the kitchen area (sink) to control gnats? I have cleaned and gotten rid of stuff that might be attracting them . I am using fly strips which helps somewhat. Does citronella work? Is there a liquid spray I can mix for spraying in the kitchen area? Do you have a product I could buy locally, … Read More

bird problem back porch

I have a back porch with an awning over the top. Birds fly through to get to a neighbor’s bird bath while pooping on our back porch and helping themselves to our dog’s food. Which product would work on the birds without bothering our dog?

I’d go with our ULTRA SOUND BIRD REPELLER. This device can be mounted 3-5 … Read More

flying brown or black bugs attacking petunia plants and rose bushes

I have a recent problem of flying black or brown bugs attacking the flowers and leaves of petunia plants and roses. They look like a stink bug.

Spring and summer will see a lot of bugs coming out, getting active and infesting beneficial plants like petunia’s and roses. If you want to stop these attacks, you’ll need to start treating … Read More

may beetles swarming my home

I live in Mt. Pleasant, MI. I have thousands of beetles swarming my home every night. They are so bad in all of my trees and shrubbary that we can’t even go outside. It is awful. I am not exaggerating. I mean literally thousands. They make such a horrible noise hitting the house and screens. Thye look like a June … Read More

hide beetles in hog barn

I have problem with them in our hog barn. I have try a lot of different type of sprays and they do not seem to die. They climb the walls and start boring into the weed as a worm like stage. What can I use? Thank you, Tony

If you read through our HIDE BEETLE CONTROL article, you’ll learn about … Read More

springtails inside deck wood

We have been battling springtails for a couple of years now following the recommendations you have provided on this site so thank you!

I just recently noticed 2 small mounds coming out of a few cracks in our wood deck. When I sprayed the mound with some windex (I was cleaning outside windows when I noticed them) a bunch of … Read More

best spider spray

Hello,

We have spiders (some jumping and other kind of spiders, some big ones too) also pill bugs (if I am not mistaking they look like they have armor!). I would like to get an insecticide to apply indoor around windows and wall corners and base of the rooms and something for around the entry doors. Which one of your … Read More

water safe fly spray

I was looking at purchasing Bifen to take care of our fly problem. When I read the msds sheet I see that it warns against spraying near waterways. Our yard grades into and is very close to a stream. Do you have another recommendations?

Most any pesticide concentrate we sell will have statements about not using it close to water … Read More

snake skin found in attic

My husband just found a 6 foot long snake skin in our attic!! Does this mean we’re infested? I haven’t seen or heard anything up there but he went to put away some boxes and there it was. He also said there are dropping up there like mouse poo. What do we need to do?

Start by reviewing our SNAKE… Read More

brown bats in attic

We have a serious problem with long eared brown bats in a house in Belgium. They are coming in to create a maternity nest into the loft space of a large old house. This loft has recently been converted into an apartment and the bats are making it unlivable. What can we do?

This should be an easy fix. If … Read More

spring pest control treatment for crickets

Hello, I have some window wells where camel back crickets have entered in the past. I had a substantial infestation last summer. I put down NIBAN FG and glue traps and I have not seen any activity all winter. I also foam sealed the windows in the window wells. What steps can I take this spring to prevent a re-infestation? … Read More

snakes in house

Is it possible that there are more than one snake lurking about in my home? I started noticing something was weird when my two cats started tiptoeing around and acting so scared of something. They get real low to the floor and approach things totally terrified. They are 3 years old and just started doing this about a year ago. … Read More

good house bugspray for the home and yard

I currently have Terminix spray my house quarterly. Unless I have a specific bug problem inside my house, they only spray around the outside of the house. I would like to eliminate them and do the spraying. What chemicals do I need?

Thіѕ іѕ аn еаѕу оnе. Evеrуоnе whо uѕеѕ оur рrоduсtѕ knоwѕ thеу’rе thе bеѕt thе wоrld hаѕ tо … Read More

dogs peeing in yard

How much does a repellent or granules or whatever cost to put on my yard to keep the dogs away so they won’t go to the bathroom on my yard?

It sounds like you need ROPEL DOG REPELLENT applied to the spots where the dogs are urinating. Ropel can also be applied along property borders so stray dogs won’t wander … Read More

bark scorpion in house

We’re seeing small bark scorpions for the first time in our house. They’ve always been outside around the property but never inside. Is it because of the mild winter? We mostly see them at night and now I’m afraid my dog or baby will get stung. What can I use inside that won’t be dangerous to us but get the … Read More

best product for flies mosquitoes and noseeums

I live on 9.5 acres in the Texas Gulf Coast outside of Houston. I have dogs, cats and horses. I want the most bang for my buck and my main pest are flies, mosquitoes and noseeums. I was going to use the Bifen and Nylar mixture around the house and then I read about Onslaught for the flies which seems … Read More

non toxic organic bug spray

I’m looking for some kind of non toxic organic bugspray for my vegetable garden. I grow an organic garden with vegetables and some herbs and can’t use anything toxic. But I get aphids and sometimes whiteflies. Do you have anything I can spray or do I have to just keep pulling them off my plants by hand?

We get asked … Read More

mole control for lawn

There is at least one mole in my front yard. I see the tunnels in one section and I’m afraid he’s killing all my grass. Every day there are more and more tunnels and it’s confusing where to start. I tried stomping them down but they just keep coming back. What’s the best thing for moles in the lawn?

Start … Read More

lizard problem in florida

I do not want to kill them but I do not want them inside my screened pool area. I thought that screen would keep them away but no. My kids are scared . Are there any plants that would keep them away ???

We’re not aware of any plants that repel lizards but we do know lizards don’t like certain

sparrows building nest under deck

I have sparrow birds trying to build a nest underneath my patio deck. I want to know what I need to do to keep them away without getting attacked by them. They have to go, they don’t pay any bills.

The simplest thing to do would be to be to apply some 4-THE-BIRDS GEL to the area. This non drying … Read More

bad nat problem on farm

We have a horse and a few cows. Our farm is in north Georgia and we’re having a mild winter. What would you recommend for controlling the Nats? We have 25 acres and they are the worst I have ever seen them in over 30 years.

When you combine the mild winter temps we’ve had this winter with lots of … Read More

voles or moles tunnels under bird feeder

I have been fighting moles and voles for some time now and I have not had very effective results. I have tried the baiting, smoking them out, traps of all types and yet I seem to have a knack at growing the population. They are concentrated around our bird feeder so I believe it is the seed they are after. … Read More

when to treat for springtails

It’s winter now but I get springtails from April through to Oct. When should I treat? I started last year but didn’t do anything outside for the last two months and I want to do all possible. Your article says to treat the soil with those Bif granules but should I be doing that now?

As our SPRINGTAIL CONTROL article … Read More

house flies in composting toilet

We have composting toilets at summer cottages and always find hundreds of dead flies littered about the bathrooms each spring. Everything is screened so we cannot think where the flies are getting in. The thought has occurred to me that it may be that the the flies are laying eggs in the toilet and would explain the many flies; they … Read More

beaver problem plugging up culvert

We have a place in Ontario Canada on a Lake. The home is set on a point with a bay to the north and the open lake to the south. The bay is fed by what once was a nice stream which according to a 1930’s survey was about 10 feet wide. The beavers dammed the stream in the 1940’s … Read More

how to repel squirrels in engine compartment

Squirrels have nested in the engine compartment of my car. Also my neighbors car. Lots of damage.

What have you that can be put under the hood to repell them?

Thanks

Squirrels in engine compartments may chew wires, hoses and other vital components of your car. Other animals that do the same are RATS and CHIPMUNKS. Regardless of the … Read More

problem with coyote or fox eating chickens

Hey, I live in east Alabama. Coyotes or fox are out of control. They are eating all my chickens. We have a 5 foot fence but they must be jumping it somehow. There is one section which looks like someone has been sitting on it and we think they're jumping over that part. How do I trap them? What traps … Read More

bed bug proactive prevention

Hi. I love your company. You guys helped me with a booklice problem 5 years ago and it worked out great. Today I have a different problem.

I was on a long vacation and during the vacation I suddenly woke up with what looked like mosquito bites along the edges of my hands and arms. I had seen a lot … Read More

how to treat striped scorpion problem

We have been living in our current house for exactly one year this spring. This past June my children found an injured scorpion in our upstairs playroom (not sure if it got injured when my 5-yr-old son threw his bean bag chair on top of it – or if it was already injured and too slow to get out of … Read More

how to treat bugs inside wall

I have some kind of bug inside the walls of my garage. I was curious what kind of bug spray would be ok to use if I drilled a small hole and sprayed inside.

As a general rule, it’s always best to know what the target bug is before you do any treating. Before I recommend anything specific for treating … Read More

How to treat Ants in the home

Ants аrе оnе оf thе mоѕt common аnd persistent pests fоund іn аnd аrоund homes. Thіѕ article wіll explain hоw уоu саn gеt rid оf ants оnсе аnd fоr all. Thеrе аrе mаnу dіffеrеnt species оf ants аnd thеу аrе аblе tо adapt tо mоѕt аnу condition. Ants wіll readily live undеr concrete, rocks аnd оthеr debris аnd саn gо … Read More

silverfish in house

Every fall аnd winter іt ѕееmѕ mу house іѕ invaded bу Silverfish. Thеу аrе mоѕt active іn mу living room, bathroom аnd laundry room. I hаd оnе crawling оn desk thе оthеr day аnd thіѕ morning, I fоund оnе іn mу tub. I ѕhоuld аlѕо mention thаt I hаvе dogs ѕо I worry аbоut uѕіng аnу chemicals іn thе house. … Read More

Cuban Treefrog Control for the Yard

How dо I gеt rid оf Cuban Treefrogs іn mу backyard Thеѕе frogs аrе nоt native tо Florida аnd thеу аrе destroying оur natural habitat. Wе uѕеd tо hаvе lots оf native tree frogs but thеѕе cuban оnеѕ аrе killing thеm all. I’ve read they’re іn florida, georgia аnd louisiana too. I don’t wаnt tо touch thеm but fоr nоw … Read More

regular pest control

What would you recomend for regular insect control at my home in the Florida Keys? It never freezes here so we have many different types of bugs.

This is an easy one. Everyone who uses our products knows they’re the best the world has to offer so putting it simple, they all work. But matching the best product for any … Read More

best beaver cage

GOOD WEB SITE. HAVE 7 ACRE LAKE AND BEAVERS KEEP MAKING DAMS INTO LAKE. WHAT TYPE CAGES DO YOU RECOMMEND. APPEARS TO BE SEVERAL BEAVERS WORKING EACH NITE. HAVE TO BREAK THE DAM BY HAND WHICH TAKES UP TO HOUR.

THANK YOU.

You’ll see several listed in our BEAVER CONTROL ARTICLE but my favorite is the EASY SET. It’s … Read More

cudzu beetle damage

My family and I live in Summerville, SC. This past week end, March 10, 2012, is the first tine we have seen this particular beetle. We have been here for two years. My concern is what damage to our property can these beetles cause? Thank you for your he lp in this matter. Sincerely, Carol

CUDZU BEETLES will eat plants … Read More

chipmonk trapping

I tried to shoot chipmonks and squirrels with my BB gun and never hit a one!!! When I got my trap from you, it took a while for my first trapped chipmonk, but it works great. Through 2011 I trapped 12 chipmonks and squirrels. I can hardly wait to trap in 2012!

Thanks for the positive feedback! No doubt the … Read More

wood crickets

How do I get rid of these wood crickets? I get infested about every 2 years. I know they like my wood pile but I don’t know where they’re hiding. These are those little black ones.

If you’re bringing in wood that’s infested with crickets, you’ll no doubt develop problems inside. There are a few things you should do starting … Read More

boxelder bug problem

I live outside Philly in the Valley Forge area. I own a home that backs up to woods and I’m having a Box Elder Bug problem. The issue is outside. With this winter being so warm, the ones on my house from fall aren’t dead. They’re sitting in clusters on my siding, around windows and every day some are getting … Read More

window mount for bodygrip trap

Do you supply a window mount similar to the 220 mount for the 110 body trap?

The WINDOW MOUNT was built for BODYGRIP 220 and BODYGRIP 330 traps. They use a wider gauge of metal so the gap in the mount is a bit large for BODYGRIP 110 traps. But give us a call and ask the tech to see … Read More

terro not working ants keep coming

Have gone through THREE bottles of Terro this year in two spots in my home. Ants just keep coming and inhaling this stuff. Ants are under the foundation and come in through foundation cracks not visible under walls and cabinets. No ants around foundation but there are a few ant hills in yard. The Terro keeps them busy and off … Read More

how to get rid of lizards in yard

I аm trуіng tо eliminate lizards frоm mу yard. I hаvе small dogs, ѕо whаtеvеr I uѕе nееdѕ tо bе safe fоr them.

Is thе D-Force Aerosol safe fоr pets? Fіrѕt I wаnt tо treat bеhіnd thе house siding bесаuѕе I knоw thеrе аrе а lot оf insects hiding there.

Next I wаnt tо spray thе Pest Rid.

How оftеn … Read More

squirrel eating deck

For the past few months I’ve been seeing damage like chewing on my deck. I couldn’t figure out what it was so I set out my trail cam and discovered the animals chewing are squirrels. This is my cabin (2nd house) and I only go there once a month. How can I stop them? The damage is getting pretty noticeable.… Read More

how can I get rid of ants in my house?

I live in a Mobile home in the Chicago area. For the first time in 25 years we are getting Ants in the house. How do I get rid of them? I have sprayed the perimeter with Raid as well as under all the sinks and appliances but they are still aroung. Is there anything I should be looking for … Read More

grub control for bermuda grass

We јuѕt sodded оur backyard–7000 sq feet–and wе hаvе аn infestation. Iѕ іt оk tо treat fоr grubs nоw (it hаѕ bееn thrее weeks ѕіnсе thе sod wеnt down–bermuda) оr ѕhоuld wе wait? Wе аrе аlrеаdу ѕееіng yellow spots. Thаnkѕ fоr уоur help.

L.M.
Have а great day!

First аnd foremost, I strongly urge уоu tо test thе soil PH. … Read More

silverfish control in home

I have been battling these annoying bugs for over a year now. I am currently working with my second exterminating company with little success. Your article on how to get rid of these bugs was very helpful but I am not sure if I can tackle this problem. If my service company can’t solve it, how can I? What should … Read More

roach control for kitchen

I need some roach control for my kitchen. I’m seeing tiny roaches alongside my stove and counter. I don’t want to spray anything I prepare food right there! What can I use that’s safe for the kitchen?

Go with the ROACH GEL listed in our ROACH CONTROL ARTICLE. You only need to make small placements where you see roach … Read More

Twig Girdler Control

Every spring and fall I find these skinny beetles with heads like grasshoppers that chew on my dogwood and redbuds. They seem to cut around the branches making a cut which goes deeper and deeper. Sometimes the branch is cut off and then I find them doing this to another branch! Why are they cutting down my tree? I don’t … Read More

Pet safe grub treatment

Huge grub problem in my yard! Now I get where all those June beetles come from. Want to do a lot of killing but would like to keep the pets safe. Could you point me in the right direction?

Thanks for your time.

In fact most all of our products can be used safely where people and pets reside. When … Read More

mole tunnels in yard

I purchased my home last August and noticed then my yard had moles because I could see many tunnels in clear veiw. I am wondering what do the moles do during the winter months around Tulsa, Okla area? I plan to use your granules and spray products starting in Feb. and treat all year until next Feb….is that an over … Read More

How to Control Ground Pearls in Lawn | BUGSPRAY

Thanks for your recent information regarding lawn fungus- we’re getting the PH tested before starting treatment to get the centipede lawn healthy first and then applying a fungicide.

I’ve also been advised that we have a local area on our lawn that has lawn pearls. I’ve seen them attached to the grass roots and I’m prepared to dig out the … Read More

mountain pine beetle control

Hey folks,

I have 7 trees of various sizes from 40 ft. to 80 ft. tall infected with the Mountain Pine Beetle. I’m wondering if your chemicals will work on them as well as the western pine beetle?

Thanks, Rich

The products listed in our PINE BARK BEETLE article will definitely work. Most people will treat with the MERIT WP… Read More

leaf hopper control

Last year I had a bad problem with leaf hoppers. When you walked in my grass, there would be thousands popping up. They got into my roses and even some trees. It's starting to get warm again and I didn't want them to take over. What do you have that I can use for my plants and grass?

There are … Read More

white fly treatment for small greenhouse

We have a green house/sun room attached to our home. It is about 350 square feet and we keep it full of tropical plants as well as utilizing it to start seedlings for our vegetable and flower gardens. We can shut it off from the main house via sliding glass doors. Our location is in central KY. What do you … Read More

how to keep out silverfish

I live in an apartment and have silverfish appearing. I know they’re not nesting in my living room but I keep seeing them on the wall and ceiling. I’m on the top floor of this building and my neighbor says he’s seeing some too. What can I do to keep them out? I’ve got a cat so I need something … Read More

how to get rid of geckos?

How to get rid of geckos?

We’ve got several options listed in our GECKO CONTROL ARTICLE. As you’ll learn, its generally good to reduce their food supply by spraying the yard with one of the chemicals we have listed.

Geckos: https://bugspray.com/gecko-control-spray-repellent

Next, apply PEST RID GRANULES and PEST RID SPRAY. where they’re active. These repellents will chase the … Read More

Whiteflies and Aphids on my tomatoes

Every year my tomato plants get whiteflies and aphids. I can’t seem to stop them I’ll hand pick insects as I find them but these two are relentless. But what can I spray? I grow 3 types of tomatoes and give them to so many friends and family I’m afraid to make someone sick if I spray.

No need to … Read More

How do I treat beetles in my cabinets?

I’ve got small black beetles in my kitchen cabinets. They seem to be coming from some cereal. How do I treat them without poisoning my food?

Cabinet beetles will infest most any stored food item like cereal, rice, flour and other boxed products we get from the store. Unfortunately we can easily bring a box home that has a problem … Read More

How can I trap squirrels in attic?

I’ve got several squirrels going in my attic. I see them entering this hole that looks like it’s under the roof shingle behind the gutter. In my attick its tough to get over to that section. I hear them moving around most mornings and evenings but I’m not seeing any droppings so I don’t know where to trap them. I … Read More

stinkbug spray for inside house

Your article on stinkbugs was very helpful. I wasn’t sure what critters I had infesting my house but after seeing the video, i know now! This is the first year I have ever had them in my house and I never saw them outside. Last fall I had to exterminate under the siding for yellow jackets. Could this have been … Read More

something eating carpet

I have a problem with something eating the carpet pile away. It is only eating the carpet and not the backing or underlay. We cannot see anything and have sprayed it twice with supermarket spray which has not worked. It seems to be eaten from the skirting boards inwards. We have it in two rooms and a short pile carpet … Read More

best woodchuck bait

WE ARE TRYING TO CATCH A WOODCHUCK AND SQUIRREL WITH THE HAVE A HEART TRAP I SEE ON YOUR SITE. WHAT IS THE BEST THING TO PUT IN THE TRAP TO DO THIS?

You really need to use different baits for each animal. WOODCHUCKS tend to be more of a “vegetarian” and our WOODCHUCK FOOD LURE works great on them. … Read More

Best mole repellent

I see tunnels all over my neighbors yard and some are coming into my grass. I need your best mole repellent. Something I can spray or maybe a granule?

In our MOLE article you’ll see we have MOLE REPELLENT GRANULES which should be applied first. Next, spray over them with MOLE REPELLENT SPRAY. If you treat once a month … Read More

armadillo digging in back yard

We have a bunch of armadillos and babies over the past month in our backyard. Which of your products would work to get rid of the armadillos and not affect our own dog when we take her out on leash? The armadillos come out of the woods approx. 50 ft .from where are dog goes out in backyard and they … Read More

yellow jacket nest in wall

I am in Western New York so it is winter and cold right now. We recently were in the crawl space of our attic tending to a broken water pipe. We discovered what we believe is a yellow jacket nest within our attic wall. Obviously, not active at this time but what action do we need to take to remove … Read More

best armadillo live trap and bait

An armadillo has been making his rounds in my flower beds every couple of nights for the last three weeks. I put a trap in its path last night(got from animal control)and used earthworms as bait. Unfortunately I did not have success even though there were armadillo holes right next to the trap. What do you recommend for traps? The … Read More

american roach infestation

I have really big american roaches in my kitchen. They seem to be coming from under the sink cabinet. I’ve sprayed the area but they just keep coming. I do kill a few but how do I solve the problem? These are really big. like 3-4 inches long.

American roach infestations usually happen close to moisture like sinks and tubs. … Read More

bagworms in blue spruce

Hi,

I first noticed bagworms on my blue spruce and pine trees last fall. There were a limited number and I was able to pick off most of the sacks. Now it is spring and I feel I should take some precaution against them because I know there are more I either can’t reach or have missed. My concern is … Read More

ant problem in bathroom

Every spring and I have trouble with small ants in my bathroom. In the past, I’ve used Drax Dual and also bait stations with good results but they keep coming. What else should I do?

If you read our ANT article, you’ll learn that spraying the outside is just as important as baiting inside. Get some CYPERMETHRIN applied before it … Read More

badger digging in yard

Badgers are all over our neighborhood. Is there a way to scatter them or cause them to relocate? Some have started digging in my yard too. I need to stop the digging as the holes are huge.

Badgers will dig for food so my guess is you have some kind of small animal nesting in the yard. Badgers like prairie … Read More

white grub lawn damage

Help!

We thought our lawn was just stressed from drought last summer but now a LOT is just dead and we have found a grubs while pulling up weeds! No doubt this is mostly white grub damage. Well, we did the Milky Spore thing back in 2008 but I don’t think it helped. Unfortunately we haven’t done anything with lawn … Read More

blow flies in my house!

I don’t know where they’re coming from but all of a sudden there are hundreds of giant blow flies in my house! I’m afraid they came from a dead mouse. I set out some mouse poison after seeing their poo in my garage. After a few days I cleaned up everything and the bait was gone. No new mouse poo … Read More

ants in attic

Back in Sept. 2011 I was outside and happened to look up and see thousands of ants going into the vents going to my attic. I walked around my house and saw that they were going into every vent. I have never seen this before.Why were they doing this? What kind were they? And are they still in my roof … Read More

centipedes in my house plants

What can I use to treat my houseplants for centipedes? Two of them are infested. I see the centipedes coming out of the bottom and if I over water, some drown but they keep coming back. I don't want to hurt the plants and but I don't want to throw them away either.

CENTIPEDES are easy to control in house … Read More

how to trap a skunk?

WHAT CAN I USE TO LURE A MOTHER SKUNK AND HER 8 BABIES INTO A TRAP? THEY’RE LIVING UNDER MY DECK AND THE SMELL IS TERRIBLE. I DON’T WANT TO HURT THEM SO I NEED A TRAP TOO.

Skunks love grubs. Get some of our GRUB BAIT and set it out in front of their den. Just a teaspoon full … Read More

whats the best time to treat white grubs?

I know I have a white grub problem. I had some landscape work done last fall and my grass was loaded with them. Especially under areas where the grass had just died. I thought it was the lack of water and had been watering trying to save the grass but that was a waste. There were thousands of grubs in … Read More

how to control minute pirate bugs on home

I had a pest guy come and look at our bugs and he told me they were minute pirate bugs? They are little tiny black bugs that are on the outside of our home on our doors and window screens. Usually they are just around in the fall but now we’re seeing them more. I was told it was when … Read More

bug spray for bed bugs

I'm about to spend 3 months traveling by bus and we'll be staying in some motels I know could have bed bugs. I'd like to take some kind of bug spray for bed bugs that won't be too hazardous. I was looking at your small travel size but I'll need more than that and was wondering if it came in … Read More

best shrew trap

I have shrews living under my cement steps in my back yard. I also have 3 chipmunk traps but the shrews just walk right out when I catch them. Would any of your shrew traps also catch chipmunks or are shrew traps to small for chipmunks? What shrew trap would you recommend that would work for shrews and chipmunks too?… Read More

help with cricket problem in apartment

Hi,

I live in a first floor apartment. I moved in last spring. Soon after that I had a very bad cricket infestation. I didn’t know what to do. The apartment management told me they’d spray, but if they did, it probably wouldn’t have any affect on the crickets.

I’ve got a very severe insect phobia. I doubt I’ll survive … Read More

drain flys in sink

I have a bad problem with drain flys. They're in my kitchen flying around the main sink and incinerator. These are small black flys that are very weak. We can kill them easily but they keep coming and coming. I've been pouring bleach down the drain but that doesn't seem to help. I know it's related to the rain and … Read More

terrible black carpet beetle infestation

Hi. I have a terrible infestation of black carpet beetles. I liked your article; it makes a lot of sense. I want to spray my carpet and set out some traps but what about my clothing? I've found some damage so I know they've been eating my suits. Do I spray them too?

In most cases you don't need to … Read More