The weather is getting colder, and you’re preparing to settle into your cozy house to take shelter during the chilliest months of the year. Unfortunately, annoying bugs may be thinking the same thing. Each winter, pests like cockroaches, flies, and stink bugs take shelter in homes and rapidly become indoor pests. Fortunately, there are ways …
So, you’ve got a pest problem, and you’re considering using traps to control the little critters. The question is, what happens next? Once you’ve trapped an animal, you typically need to dispatch, or euthanize, it. Here at The Pest Dude, we’ve been helping customers learn to do their own pest control for years. We’ve compiled …
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Have you noticed distorted leaves, a sticky substance on leaves or stems, or a sooty, black coating on your plants? If so, you may have an aphid problem. While aphids are persistent garden pets, eliminating them is possible. Here at The Pest Dude, we’ve been helping people learn to do their own pest control for …
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Do you have tough weeds in your garden or landscaping? Are you looking for a way to eliminate them without toxic chemicals? If so, we’ve got the solution for you: a homemade weed killer made from highly concentrated vinegar that actually works. In this blog, we’ll share our simple recipe and the tips and tricks …
Homemade Weed Killer: An Effective Recipe to Try Read More »
It’s fall, and you’ve suddenly started to notice all sorts of pests in and around your home. What’s going on, and how should you address this new invasion? Don’t worry – we’re here to help. At Pest Dude, we’ve been teaching homeowners to do their own pest control for more than 20 years! In this …
Tired of pests taking over your home? DIY pest control is a great way to get rid of whatever is bugging you and save money in the process. Here at the Pest Dude, we’ve been helping people learn to do their own pest control for more than 20 years. In this guide, we’ve collected all …
Have you noticed long, slender wasps building mud nests around your home or outdoor spaces? If so, you’ve likely got mud daubers. Fortunately, you don’t have to live with them forever. Here at Pest Dude, we’ve been helping people learn to eliminate mud daubers in their yards for over 20 years, and we’ve combined our …
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Have you noticed aggressive, buzzing yellow jackets swarming your picnics or outdoor gatherings? Fortunately, you don’t have to live with them forever. Here at Pest Dude, we’ve been helping people eliminate yellow jackets from their yards for more than 20 years, and we’ve combined our best tips into this comprehensive guide. Before You Get Started …
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Yellow jackets are pesky, flying insects that can invade your outdoor space, chase you indoors, and ruin your next barbeque or gathering. Fortunately, you don’t have to live like this! Here at Pest Dude, we’ve been teaching our clients to DIY pest control for more than 20 years, and knowing what they eat is the …
What Do Yellow Jackets Eat? 15 of Their Favorite Foods Read More »
Are there wasps buzzing around your yard or garden? With more than 20 years of experience in the pest control industry, we’ve helped hundreds of homeowners learn to eliminate wasps. In this blog, we’re sharing the best wasp traps to get rid of these pests. These are the products pest management professionals use in the …
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