Pest control

[Yme]

I have some ants in the house and would also like to get some termite prevention done. Anyone does that here?

 

[Shinny]

I had Home Paramount come out last week for ants. Prices aren't too bad.

 

[madchestermonkey]

mix baby powder and black pepper, spread it around the doors and windows, safe for kids and pets!

Enjoying the joys of new home ownership yet??

 

[Yme]

mix baby powder and black pepper, spread it around the doors and windows, safe for kids and pets!

Enjoying the joys of new home ownership yet??

lol

just moved in and house is a mess. i'll text you once we get settled in

 

[screamingeagle]

I worked pest control years ago. To get rid of the ants you have to kill the source. Buy the bait stations the worker ants take them back to "nest" to feed the others including the Queen . They take about 1-2 weeks to work but are effective. Also ants in the house are looking for food and water try to eliminate crumbs or any type of water source they have access to. Termites need to be done by a professional. Why do you need termite work done? Do you even have them or are you looking for preventative maintenance? Newer homes are treated at time of build.

 

[dapefley]

Where are you located? I might have someone that can help you.

 

[madchestermonkey]

He's in Gaithersburg

 

[aray]

Boric acid. Works well.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boric_acid

 

[gentner8]

@screamingeagle:

Any recommendations for carpenter bees? They are tearing up the trim on our house, and I don't have $400 to give orkin. I'd pay a pro, but I think that's crazy high....

 

[screamingeagle]

@screamingeagle:

Any recommendations for carpenter bees? They are tearing up the trim on our house, and I don't have $400 to give orkin. I'd pay a pro, but I think that's crazy high....

Unfortunately there is not much I know of that works before the fact. We had a powder bulb we shot powder"insecticide" in the holes they already bored. I have heard of people using a pump sprayer with water and some hot sauce and or vinegar on wood trim, they don't like the taste but as soon as it rains it washes it away. Painting or varnishing will discourage them from boring into your trim also.

 

[K3LAG]

If you are still looking, check out these guys: http://www.ecocarepest.com

Jon and Erich are both High Power shooters.

Larry

 

[bruceh]

do it yourself...

www.domyownpestcontrol.com

 

[drthv8r]

I've been using this stuff for the past several years, I've been very happy with the results.

http://www.domyownpestcontrol.com/bifen-it-p-226.html

 

[Fishinblues]

Talstar will kill most all bugs. Even the dreaded stink bugs.

 

[md123]

I thought this thread was about defeating politicians at the ballot box.

 

[BlackBart]

I had Home Paramount come out last week for ants. Prices aren't too bad.

They do mine.... yeah they ripped me off one year I'm sure..... Powder post beetles BUT they got you by the balls. I think they're up to 105 a year for the inspection. 20 years ago I think they were 75.

 

[Atec]

http://www.domyownpestcontrol.com/t...ign=cross_sell&utm_source=h&utm_medium=mybuys

 

[drthv8r]

I agree, Bifen IT is the same as Talstar just cheaper.

Talstar will kill most all bugs. Even the dreaded stink bugs.

 

[Morpheus]

@screamingeagle:

Any recommendations for carpenter bees? They are tearing up the trim on our house, and I don't have $400 to give orkin. I'd pay a pro, but I think that's crazy high....

I work as a pest control tech in central MD. The best thing for carpenter bees is to caulk the holes they make in the wood so they won't come back, or stain the wood with a high oil stain. They hate the taste of stained wood and they will avoid the area altogether

 

[gentner8]

They have already done enough damage to where I will be replacing the wood. I'm just trying to make sure they stop at the facia, and don't get into my gable. Thanks for the tips everyone.

I used some of the ortho home defense wasp spray, and it seemed to work so far. It foams up, and hopefully went up into the holes. I will see the result after the rain passes.