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Some people keep rats and mice as pets, but to most people the furry little rodents are just pests that they would rather not have around or in their homes. They look for all kinds of ways to get rid of the creatures from getting a cat to using traps to putting out poison for the rodents to eat. No matter what method they use, though, a lot of people feel guilty when they do these things because, although they might not like rodents, they don’t really want the little creatures to suffer any more than they have to, and traps and poisonings can certainly cause suffering. The good news Continue Reading Here

Home pest control can, and in fact should, be done in an eco-friendly way. Gone are the days when you could grab a can of spray and chase pests around the kitchen squirting liquid toxicity with abandon. This is considered very bad form nowadays. If Greenpeace hears about it, well you don’t want to be home when they show up. Eco-friendly pest control is very different than the old days. It requires more than just point and spray. You have to use your brain. You don’t have any problem with that, right? Here’s how to start. Take a slow walk around your house. Look at Continue Reading Here

It’s summer again, and ants are everywhere. Ants are an unwelcome guest in your home, so check out these tips for keeping ants out of your house. If you find ants inside, try to figure out where they’re coming from. Ants are tiny, so they can get in through lots of places like under doors, windows, or small cracks. They usually live outside, so they’re probably coming from there. You can spray inside, but they’ll just keep coming unless you attack the source. That means getting rid of ant nests close to your house. Keep your house clean. Ants crave food and Continue Reading Here