No matter where you live, assuming it isn’t one of the poles, insect pests are just going to be a fact of life. And insects are especially pesky if you live on a homestead. Whether you’re trying to bring in crops or just store a large quantity of food for the long haul, there are …
One of the most interesting things I’ve ever learned is that Irish Spring soap is actually a surprisingly effective animal repellent. Folks say it keeps all kinds of critters at bay, from deer and rabbits to squirrels, chipmunks, snakes and more. I’ve even heard it touted as a safe and easy-to-use roach repellent. Is that …
I don’t think there’s any argument that chipmunks are one of the single cutest animals out there. Those tiny bodies, chubby cheeks, and of course those charming stripes! Argh, they are so adorable it almost makes me forget how annoying they are! They’ve got plenty of fans, but what those fans won’t tell you is …
I don’t know of any animal that’s more divisive than the common squirrel. Or at least, more divisive among me, my neighbors, and my friends. Some love them, others despise them. Squirrels are adorably cute, no doubt about it, but they are rodents and like all rodents, they’re crafty, invasive and pesky. They steal bird …
We share our planet, our gardens, and our properties with all sorts of animals. Not all of them are charismatic, cute and cuddly; some of them are scary, scaly, repulsive and dangerous! Why not combine all four negative traits in the form of a snake? Snakes might be an important part of the ecosystem like …
If you see even a single mouse in your house, you could soon have a huge problem. Mice are pervasive and persistent, and they reproduce explosively. One or two mice in your home could quickly turn into dozens leading to a full-blown infestation. Naturally, most homeowners will try to trap or kill these mice before …
If you’ve ever had even a single mouse loose in your home, you know what kind of damage they can do. Chewing holes in things, breaking into food, leaving their nasty droppings everywhere. And then of course all the scratching and squeaking in the walls at night! They are just as big a problem out …
I don’t think there’s anyone on Earth who isn’t instinctively annoyed and enraged by flies and mosquitoes. Whether they are just zipping around your head at your cookout or sucking your blood as you’re trying to enjoy some time outdoors, these insect pests are the worst. Naturally, people go through a lot to try and …
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Skunks. Nobody likes them – but they’re an inevitable part of living in the country. In fact, skunks can be helpful, preferring to eat plants and insects and thereby keeping various pest problems under control. That’s not very helpful if you’re dealing with a skunk infestation on your homestead. If you do, you’re likely worried …
The internet, depending on who you ask, it’s either the best thing ever or the worst thing to happen to humanity. Along with the internet, we got internet trends – crazy challenges or events on the ‘net that go viral. Now, I’m not a huge fan of these because I’ve seen them go horribly, horribly …
