Tunnel trap
Members of the family, Simuliidae (Diptera) of which there are more than 1,000 known species, are small flies, 1-5 mm in length. The common name, black fly, is somewhat of a misnomer since many species are gray and others are light tan to yellow in color. Adults are typically robust with [...]
Horse
Fly season is in full swing and fly control should also be at its peak. There are various types of fly control which attack your fly problem from different directions. Are you utilizing the full arsenal of fly control measures to optimize the reduction of your fly population?
Before answering that question, we need to [...]
Borax (Hydrous sodium borate – Na2B4O7 ยท 10H2O), boric acid, diatomaceous earth & silica gel are all effective least-toxic pesticides against roaches and silverfish. Diatomaceous earth (DE) is a mixture of ground up diatoms from fossils or lake bottoms, which can be used to combat roaches and [...]
Glass jar
Remove the lid from a glass jar and thoroughly rinse the jar with soap and water. Any jar will do, but the gnat trap will work best if the mouth of the jar is fairly wide.
Add 5 tbsp. apple cider vinegar to the jar. White vinegar will suffice if you don’t have any [...]
Chipmunk
The Eastern Chipmunk is one of the smaller members of the squirrel family, measuring 8 to 10 inches long. Chipmunks are primarily ground dwellers, but they do climb trees and shrubs for food and protection when necessary. They may be identified by the [...]