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How do you get rid of frogs in your garden?
Getting a cat worked for us, but why would you want to? They are only there because they have good food source "ie" bugs and...
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How do you get rid of strange little insects in the pool?
We are located in Plano, Texas and have just recently had an infestation of what you are all describing in our pool. We...
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Do plants grow taller by sunlight or lamp light?
do plants grow taller by sunlight or lamp light? Plants can grow by sunlight and lamp light as long as its direct and getting...
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How do you get rid of water boatmen and backswimmers in a pool?
I have a huge problem with the backswimmers in my pool. I have spent a few hundred dollars and a lot of time to try and get rid...
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How do you get rid of squirrels in the soffit?
THIS is the BEST and works IMMEDIATELY!! The squirrels' natural enemy is the fox. Hunters use fox urine to disguise their scent....
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What should you do if the bug zapper that has been hanging about three feet from the hole has not had an effect on getting rid of the bugs after several days?
If you are talking about BEES, they are not attracted to the light of a bug zapper. Bees are good for your garden and the flowers...
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What causes leaf curl in tomato plants?
Causes of Tomato Leaf Curl Tomato leaf curl can be caused by a variety of things of which bugs (usually aphids) are only one....
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How can you get rid of squash bugs on your zucchini without using a pesticide?
Rid Squash Bugs Without Pesticides I'm from Canada and don't know if you can get this, but it's called "Safer-Soap." It is...
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Does citronella work?
Citronella Most people agree that citronella helps fight off mosquitoes, but not much. Here is what FAQ Farmer Marcy had...
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How do you get rid of midge flies?
Midgie Deterrants Unless you have about £700 to spare to buy a midge machine, the only other solutions I have heard of is...
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How do you keep deer from eating flowers?
Keep Deer From Eating Your Flowers I have heard that you can by cougar urine and spray your bushes/flowers. It can be purchased...
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How to keep rabbits away from your garden?
If you have a rabbit problem in your garden, you can put in a large fence, or try a natural spray - like Liquid Net Deer and...
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How do you protect tomatoes from squirrels?
put out water cans. this is probley why they are after the tomatoes.
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How do you get rid of mice without a mousetrap?
Glue boards You may purchase glue boards from most Home Improvement stores and retailers. If you catch anything other then...
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How do you get rid of thousands of low flying bees with small holes in the ground around your raised bed of hostas and lithrope?
Get Rid of Low-Flying Bees You might need to call a place like terminex, or see if your local stores sell prodcuts that will...
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What is a safe herbicide for strawberries?
the best tried and true remedy to this question is by laying dry straw around the strawberry leaves/plants. Using compost rots...
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Where do gnats come from?
Come From Eggs Gnats come from eggs laid by other gnats. The eggs are so small that you may not know they are there. First off...
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How do you keep squirrels away from plants?
get some poison
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How do you get rid of frogs that your dogs are eating?
Try cutting up lots of garlic and sprinkling it around your yard or around your house. That usually makes the critters go away...
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How do you get rid of the aphids on petunia plants?
Squirt them with a weak soap solution with a hand sprayer bottle. This suffocates them while not harming the ladybirds that also...
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How do you capture a groundhog?
you don't want to capture it. if you need to (even though there is no rreason to) capture it you should ut out a cage and the...
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Can you use electricity to discourage squirrels and large birds?
It is against the law to use electriciity to scare off any animal! Plus it is inhumain. Try this product to atleast keep your...
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Is there a Natural recipe to get rid of bugs on plants?
natural bug spray Brew a pot of coffee and let it cool. Pour into spray bottle and spray on plants. It freaks out the bugs...
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How do snails know not to go in the road?
No Snails on the Road It has something to do with the animal being able to sense the vibrations caused by the traffic on the...
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What does citronella do?
It is an insect killer! I had a cricket in my house, and I dropped one drop of citronella essential oil on it. It died within...
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What does a garden slug look like?
slugs Its a snail without a shell.
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How do you prevent earthworms from getting into the sandbox?
Use Hemp Rope or a Plastic Liner Try putting wide hemp rope around the perimeter of the sand box. Earth worms, snakes,...
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Where do noseeums live?
noseeums in any areas with water... rivers lakes swamps or oceans Answer they live in the ocean
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How do you get bees out of a leg in a patio table?
use wasp and hornet killer to spray into or onto the nest.
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How do you tell the difference between male or female WATER SNAILS?
difference of male and female water snai I have heard that a male water snail will have a tube like object popping out of his...
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What is makng holes in your lawn about the size of a silver dollar?
Mabe what's making holes in your lawn the size of a silver dollar are bugs or something like that. Just fill them with fresh dirt...
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How do you get rid of frogs that swim up the toilet when it rains?
are they frogs or toads? is this a septic/leach or public? try pouring a box of rock salt down the toilet. water frogs aren't...
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What is water bear?
It is a small segmented creature (4 segments), very hardy, can survive extreme temperatures and take 1000 times the radiation of...
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What are some names of insect exudates?
lac is one, as in shellac.
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How do you catch a snake in your basement?
If it is a venomous snake, call a snake catcher if you have such a thing in your local area. Killing some snakes may be illegal...
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What is the type of bee that is very large and nest in the ground?
soundsl like there ground Hornets, Most likely Bumble bees leave them alone they are harmless.
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What is that yellow fungus the appears on mulch in the morning?
It is called slime mold and that is a very appropriate name. Nothing you can do about it except shovel it away. It is not...
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What is the most popular name for pet slugs?
Well if I had a pet slug I'd call it 'Slimey'.
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What is the best way to keep birds out of the orchard?
Some things that may help are to either go to the expense of buying netting, or try hanging shining things in the tree - such as...
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How do you get rid of snails from your garden?
Some people shudder when they see one. Others think they are cute. Some people even consider them a delicacy. They are snails,...
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How do you protect plants against moles?
Moles can be a problem in certain areas. I have not had this problem in my yard or ranch, so everything you read here is second...
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How to kill fruit flys?
fruit flys Take a bottle and make a funnel with piece of paper to fit snugly in rim of bottle with small opening at bottom of...
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Why do the leaves of a magnolia tree have gray areas?
A sign of gray on the leaves of a Magnolia tree signifies mildew (mold). It can be caused by hot days and cool nights. Also if...
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Are snakes attracted to Rosemary plants?
I do not know for sure ,but I can tell you this:our Rosemary plants have mouse holes under them ...and wherever mice are, snakes...
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I recently saw at least a dozen or more bees or wasps flying very low on my lawn how can I find out where they are coming from?
Bees have round fat bodies and are usually yellow with dark chocolate to black stripes across their body. They pollinate during...
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What can I plant in my yard to deter ticks?
Mint! I heard that ticks don't like Mint. It would be worth a try.
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How can you keep a daddy long legs as a pet?
They are amazing, aren't they? They would be much happier left to live on their own. Why not just enjoy them for a few moments...
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Do flea drink from dogs eyes?
yes
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What is alum used for?
Alum is used in vaccines as an adjuvant. Alum is commonly used as a coagulant in water treatment
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What kind of spider is white on it's back with black spots and red spikes?
Its a very pretty Jewelled Spider They come in a variety of different colors.
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What is a poisonous spider that has a red hour-glass marking called?
Black Widow
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What are the tiny white things that get on plants?
they are aphids and where you have aphids you have ants because aphids by product is a sugary substance you can controll aphids...
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What kind of bees have white stripes and white on it eyes and white on the heaed?
the mama bee
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What do roach eggs look like?
a creamy sack atached to the female
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When do you pick a fuyu persimmon?
In very late summer, early fall the fruit will turn bright orange and when it yields ever so slightly to pressure, is ready. ...
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How do you get rid of bees that are flying into a crack of the foundation of your house?
Be sure they are bees first! Bees have fat round bodies with golden color to the body and circular dark stripes. If this is the...
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The meaning of kutu from bahasa melayu to english?
an insect found in animal skin/fur, such as dogs and cats, cause itchy, suck their blood... Answer an insect found in animal...
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Why is their no emergency service for pest control 24hrs?
There is an emergency number for chemical (including pesticide) spills... 1-800-262-8200 http://www.chemtrec.org/Chemtrec/ And...
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What spider looks similar to a black widow but has white stripes on its body?
If it is predominately black and has the red hourglass on the abdomen, it is a black widow. It is my understanding that the...
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How do you kill the emerald euphoria beetle?
There are many systemic approaches used today that allow treatment of trees that kill pests that attempt to feed on them. I think...
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Where to purchase Red Cedar granules?
Red Cedar Granules cedarcide.com
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What would be the fix for gophers undermining your above ground pool?
If you have a long-haired cat or your neighbor has one, get them to save the fur from grooming. Take a little of the cat fur and...
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How do you kill of slugs?
There are many things that might work but one that I have had good success with contains Iron Phosphate and will not harm pets,...
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What kind of spider has a reddish brown body and a square yellow abdomen with a spike coming out of each corner of the abdomen?
Gasteracantha elipsoides is somewhat close to your description, but I'm not sure if it is the same. Gasteracantha elipsoides...
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What insect only lives 3 to 4 hours?
the mayfly
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What animal has an exoskeleton that covers a body divided into segments?
Stupid question a crab
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Do katydids hibernate?
some do but not all
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How do you make bordeaux mixture?
it is 5% copper sulfate water solution
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What is permethrin?
An artificially produced insecticide, orignally derived from an extract of Chrysanthemum flowers.
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Do wasp urinate?
yes
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How do you keep chipmunks out of your garden?
Chipmunks need to eat to... keep plenty of food for them out side your garden area, or move your self to a place where there...
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How can you control slugs in the garden?
I know it works for snails....... put a little beer in the bottom of a container and place in your garden, depending on what...
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How do you make a bee bucket?
you get a bucket and fill it with bees and stick your head in it while an angry sock's bellybutton is gnoring on your foot.......
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Do walking sticks eat roses?
they might nibble but they are mostly harmless and cute to look at
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What do aphids do to plants?
Aphids These little pests- which can come in a multitude of colors- suck the sap of plants. This both weakens the plant and...
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How do you get rid of springtails in your home?
Wow. Those things are annoying You need to treat it like you have Fleas you need a product call Permethrin, or Deltamethrin. ...
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Can yellow jackets fly at night?
yes but they wont under normal conditions
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Can you make insecticide out of chili?
Actually if you combine it to Pandan it will make a good insecticide
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What kills frogs?
Common salt kills a frog. Just pour some salt on the frogs back and see what happens. Answer people kill frogs. just like...
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What is the uses of hagonoy plant?
what is the uses of hagonoy plant
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Insect that looks like a twig?
a walking stick
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What keeps dogs from peeing on shrubs?
The only thing that keeps dogs from peeing on shrubs(etc.) is if the shrub was already "claimed" by another dog. ( if u no what i...
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How do you keep deer out of the garden?
Keep Deer Out of Your Garden I live in an area with LOTS of deer and I use (this may sound disgusting)human pee! Not in the...
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How do you keep earthworms from getting on the porch when it is raining?
Earthworms eat leaves so make sure that there are no leaves on your porch. Also try to keep it dry.
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Squirrels are stripping the bark from my Hackberry tree Will it hurt the tree How can I stop the squirrels without killing them?
Wrap the tree with chicken wire, that is how we prevented both squirrels and beavers from tearing up our trees. yes it hurts...
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What does a snail live in?
A snail shell
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How do snails make love darts?
quesetion i have a slug.i dont know what slugs eat.what do slugs eat?
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Do fire ants kill each other when put in enclosed spaces?
if they are from different nests then yes
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How do you keep squirrels away from fig trees?
you take all the figs off the tree and replace them on the tree with lemons. squirrels do not like lemons and they will not go...
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How do you make safe organic ant killer?
Mix 1 cup of molasses, 2 packets of dry yeast, and 1/2 cup of sugar together and layer onto cardboard and place in area with...
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What is the effect of black coffee on plant growth?
Black coffee and even the coffee grounds can be added to the soil to increase the Ph of the soil. Certain plants will grow...
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How can you get rid of slipper slugs on an allotment?
put on sdome salt this scares them and makes them fizz away
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How do you diagnose a problem with Yukon Gold potatoes when leaves looked healthy one day and the next had brown sucken spots and the skin of a dug up potato was slimy and what are the remedies?
No, no real remedies. It is potato blight,. caused by a fungus, usually airborne. It is the cause for the Great Potato famine...
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How do you keep birds from pecking at tomatoes?
Try hanging those little christmas ornaments up. Birds are attracted to the color red and just peck at it enough to ruin the...
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What is a proboscis?
the butterfly "tongue". its a long tube rolled up composed of two parts the butterfly can squize tight and use as a straw to suck...
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Do black widows sleep day or night?
spiders dont really sleep at all, they have periods of less activity.
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What are these tiny fast moving white bugs on my couch?
These are more than likely immature (baby) bed bugs, as they have a whitish yellow hue and are very small and fast moving. This...
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Why do slugs eat leaves?
for the same reason you eat. its food.
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What is a pillbug?
Pillbugs, also known as "roly-polys" are a type of woodlice that can roll into a ball. These bugs resemble armadillos in not only...
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What Poison can i use to get rid off honey bees?
Sulpher smoke will get rid of them.
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