Subterranean termites are probably the most undesirable house guest a homeowner could have. They can be extremely destructive as they munch their way through the fabric of your home, costing you a fortune in repair bills. Your local pest control company will be able to deal with a serious infestation using highly effective termiticide poisons to dispatch the insects. However, if you've spotted just a few termites lurking outside your home, you may prefer to deal with them yourself using natural methods, before resorting to toxic chemicals.
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Although you may feel sorry for a neighbour who has a termite infestation, your initial reaction may be one of relief that you aren't the one who has to deal with a potentially tricky pest problem. However, if termites have taken up residence in a neighbouring property, your relief may not last long. You may also need to evaluate whether the problem has spread to your home.
Do Termites Spread Across Neighbourhoods?
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Although you may breathe a sigh of relief when you catch the mouse that's taken up residence in your home, your work isn't done yet. Depending on whether you've gone for the killer approach or used a humane trap, you have to find a way to get rid of the mouse before you can really relax.
Disposing of a Dead Mouse
Dead mice are relatively easy to get rid of, but you need to take some precautions when you're handling them.
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Houseflies are common pests in residential spaces, so it is critical to understand how to prevent and control them. There are two primary types of houseflies found in houses: the traditional variety and the bottle fly. The former type is dull-grey in colour while the bottle fly has a metallic sheen which is blue, green or even yellow brown. These insects feed on diverse materials including faecal matter, decaying garbage and human food.
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If you're looking for a natural way to deter mice from running riot in your home, peppermint oil may be worth a try. Mice really don't like strong peppermint smells and will go out of their way to avoid them.
Make Your Home a Minty Fortress
Peppermint oil won't harm a mouse, but it might repel it. If you can work out where the mouse is coming in to your home, placing oil by the entry point may be enough to convince the mouse that it doesn't want to come in after all.
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