Spiders… Should we be afraid?

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Most spiders are harmless, they have 8 legs, a head, abdomen, jaw-like structures, and young spiders look similar to adults except for size and occasionally coloration. Many spiders and species of spiders are common pests in the United States. Most spiders spin webs...

Minimal Chemical Pest Management

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Gardening may seem natural but for most it is an unnatural idea. We try and grow plants and trees that aren’t native to our areas, in a neath fashion all the while trying to control bug and pest populations. Many gardeners are interested in gardening as natural...

DIY Pest Control Methods

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Here is some great pest control tips for the handy man or DIY person in your life. Duct Tape- Use duct tape, sticky side up in rooms or areas of your house that are experiencing a pest problem, an easy glue trap type of set up. Lights & Sprinklers Deter Animals-...

Do We Eat Spiders In Our Sleep?

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You’ve probably heard this before, whether it was online or from a friend. ‘You know you eat about 7 spiders a year in you sleep?’ Most of us shudder at the idea of this. Hear is the truth, the real explanation of how this urban legend started. The...

The 9 Most Annoying Pests

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Everything has its place in the grand scheme of thing, but annoying, buzzing, stinging and biting insects don’t belong in our homes. Here are the 9 insects we find most annoying at Earth Guard Pest Service. If you are experiencing an infestation of these, or any...

Pest Control Terms # 4

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Pyrethrins/Pyrethrum: Botanically derived organic compounds that disrupt the nervous system along axons. Repellant: Repels insects, mites, ticks, or vertebrate pests. Residual Insecticide: A crystalline or film-like layer forms on treated surfaces where insects...