Hussam Bin Break
Pest Control Professional
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What Do Termites Look Like? How Tell Them Apart from Other Insects
Plus, how to tell if you have an infestation and how to treat itTermites can cause major damage to your home, but many people confuse them with flying ants and other bugs. In this article, we’ll teach you how to identi...
How to Keep Mice Away from Your Bed
It’s tough to imagine a less welcome houseguest than a mouse, and that goes double if they’re in your room. If you’re worried about mice in your bed, there are several simple steps you can take to keep them away. B...
How to
Spot Termite Damage
Each year, termites cause significant damage to structures and crops in subtropical and warm, arid regions of the United States. Homeowners spend billions of dollars annually to treat infestations and repair termite dama...
How to
Kill Spiders from a Distance
When your home is invaded by a creepy spider, you may be desperate to get rid of it without actually having to get too close to it. Try vacuuming it up from a distance or spray it with a mixture of white vinegar and wate...
How to
Get Rid of Ants
Although ants can be beneficial to the ecosystem, they can also be pests. If you have ants plaguing your home or yard, you’ll be happy to know that it’s possible to get rid of them. You can remove ants from your home...
How to
Kill Raccoons
If you’ve got a raccoon digging around your trashcans or scratching its way into your drywall, you may be tempted to kill it and put an end to the annoyance. There are a variety of factors to consider though, and there...
How to Permanently Kill Termites in Your Home
A complete guide to wiping out infestations and preventing future termite problemsIt’s hard to believe that something so small can cause so much damage, yet termites unfortunately exist. If you’re dealing with an inf...
How to
Get Rid of Ants Naturally
With over 12,000 species of ants in the world, only a small handful of them insist on invading our homes in search of something tasty to eat.Dole, Hilary Klein and Wenner, Adrian M. ''Tiny Game Hunting'', (2001), ISBN 0-...
How to
Make Spider Repellent at Home
Natural spider repellents are easy to make at home and work just as well as commercial repellents, without the drawback of containing chemicals and toxins that are bad for your health and the health of your pets. Many of...
12 Strategies to Find & Seal Mice Entry Points
Can't figure out how mice are getting into your home? We're here to help! A mouse hole doesn't look like the perfect arched doorway of cartoons—in fact, mice can squeeze their way in through a hole no larger than a pen...
How to
Trap Raccoons
Raccoons can be a nuisance. They forage in garbage, can carry diseases, and if you spot one on your property, you might want to get rid of it. Trapping a raccoon is a very common process. However, it’s illegal in some ...
How to
Keep Rats Out of a Vegetable Garden
A comprehensive guide to deterring rats from your plots If you have a vegetable garden, you can be sure that garden pests will come to sample your tasty produce! Rats are frequent garden pests, but there are things yo...
How to
Get Spiders Out of Your House Without Killing Them
'''While most people would consider spiders to be unwelcome house guests, you don't have to kill them and can instead use a catch-and-release method to make your home spider-free.''' There are a few simple methods you c...
How to
Catch a Rodent in Your House
To identify the methods of rodent control that will work for you, first identify what type of rodent is in your home. Then choose the type of trap you feel most comfortable with, and the bait that will be most effective ...
How to
Get Rid of Spider Webs
Remove spider webs from your home for good Since a lot of people suffer from arachnophobia, getting rid of spider webs can be frightening. Fortunately, there are ways of getting a web out of nooks and crannies without th...
How to
Build a Raccoon Trap
While raccoons may look cute, they can make a mess in your yard when they’re foraging for food at night and they may carry infectious diseases, such as rabies. If you notice that raccoons are in your area, setting trap...
How to
Kill Spiders
Though spooky looking, most spiders are harmless and helpful house guests. They work to keep your home free of pesky insects and keep mostly to themselves. However, out of the thousands of arachnid species, a few are som...
How to
Catch Ants
Ants are very fast insects and look hard to catch. However, there are many ways to catch ants, from setting traps with bait to active hunting. Be sure to research your area to know which ants can be collected before sta...
Killing Flying Termites and Their Termite Colonies
Get rid of pesky and alarming flying termites for good with these expert tips Seeing swarms of termites around your home is understandably a cause for alarm. While flying termites might seem different than your average w...
How to
Get Rid of Raccoons
Raccoons are cute to watch on TV, but they're not so cute when they leave your trash strewn all over your backyard. The good news is that you can use humane techniques to get rid of raccoons around your house. Make your ...
