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Unusual IPM Pest Control Measures

TicksDon't go outdoors from April 1st to Oct.1st

Either shave your dog or cat or use a depilatory to remove all hair from these animals. Ticks will then be much easier to see and removed.

Eat lots of garlic – garlic is believed to be toxic and repellent to many blood sucking arthropods. I hope you are not married or have a bed partner.

Bed bugs – sleep standing up, do not lie down in bed and keep the lights on all night. Pray that the bulb does not blow!

Cockroaches – American cockroaches will eliminate bed bugs. Then remove the roaches using Maxforce or Baygon bait. Before you try to control the roaches, make sure all the bed bugs have been eliminated. Toads also do a great job of getting rid of the roaches. You can then use cats to get rid of the toads. You may get fleas infesting the cats, don’t worry, just put the cats in the microwave oven for 30 seconds. If you leave them in the microwave for more than this the cats will never speak to you again!

Termites – Make sure your house has no construction wood in it and that there is no wood inside the building. If there is – remove it.







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