Elmer Bensinger

Are Gophers, Groundhogs, and Woodchucks the Same? How to Tell These Animals Apart

Find out how size, teeth, and diet differ between gophers and groundhogs It’s brown, furry, and loves to dig…but wait, that could be a gopher or a groundhog! They might seem like versions of the same animal, but the...

How to Remove Ticks In and Around Your House

Easy ways to kill ticks and prevent them from coming backIf you just saw a tick crawling around your house, don’t worry! We have plenty of tips and tricks for how to get rid of these creepy crawlies. With this step-by-...

How to Repel and Keep Pigeons Away Naturally

Effective, fast ways to deter pigeons from balconies, roofs, and more Pigeons might be entertaining to watch, but their droppings can cause damage to buildings or cars and spread diseases to people and other animals. If ...

How to Keep Chickens Out of Your Yard

Plus, learn how to invite chickens to areas just for themIf you've ever had free-range chickens wreak havoc on your yard or garden, you know how much damage they can inflict in a short period of time. The good news is th...

How to Remove Frogs from Your Home or Garden

Fend off and prevent destructive amphibious pests Frogs reduce the insect population in an area and are relatively harmless, unless you're dealing with a species that is poisonous to pets. Introducing a few natural preda...

How to Clean, Degrease, and Whiten Bones

Safely handle, clean, and prepare animal bones for display Bones and skulls make great decor and jewelry, but it’s important to clean them first to make sure they’re safe to handle. The process may be slow, taking an...

The Best Ways to Get Rid of Groundhogs & Their Burrows

Learn how to get a groundhog out of its burrow and stop it from digging a new one Has a groundhog burrowed under your yard or garden and made itself at home? Groundhog (woodchuck) holes can be eyesores in your lawn and ...

How to

Build a Dry Well

A dry well is an excellent way to divert water runoff from your roof away from your home and yard. Essentially, a dry well takes the water coming off of your home when it rains and drains it away from your home to a tank...

How to Remove & Kill Asian Lady Beetles (Plus, How to Keep Them Away)

Control infestations & prevent beetles from getting insideIf Asian lady beetles have started wandering into your home, there are plenty of easy steps you can take to eradicate the infestation. While these bugs have a bad...

8 Natural & Chemical Ways to Get Rid of Maggots

Take care of infestations for good with these pest control tips When maggots get into your trash can or somewhere in your home, taking care of them quickly prevents them from growing into flies and spreading. No matter ...

How to

Make a Bird Trap

You cannot legally trap most birds in many states and countries. However, in a survival situation, or to do some basic population control in your yard, light trapping is permissible. Though you may need a permit, and you...

How to

Mix Cedar Oil for Pest Control

If you're dealing with fleas, ticks, and mosquitos, you probably want them gone yesterday! Instead of reaching for toxic pesticides which can get rid of the pests but harm pollinators, give cedar oil a try. Cedar horticu...

17 Smells That Will Keep Mice Away Naturally

Easy, effective, natural remedies that repel miceMice. They’re certainly tricky critters! When you think you’ve gotten rid of them, they find a way to come back. So, how can you naturally keep mice out of your home? ...

How to

Kill Leeches

Leeches are typically water-dwelling invertebrates related to worms. They will feed by attaching themselves to a host and sucking its blood. If a leech attaches itself to your body, it can seem gross and be uncomfortable...

How to Control Slugs with Vinegar in 6 Easy Steps

If you have any gardening experience, you’ve likely discovered that slugs can be extremely pesky and destructive pests. They feed on many kinds of leaves, fruits, vegetables, and other plant matter. After all the hard ...

How to

Get Rid of Scorpions

Scorpions are common household pests. These arachnids are typically found in the southern United States, with the largest varieties dwelling in desert regions. Scorpions prefer to stay in dark spaces during the day and c...

How to

Get Rid of Woodpeckers

As cute as woodpeckers can be, you certainly don’t appreciate it when they drill away loudly against some nearby surface. At best, the sounds they make can be a rude awakening. At worst, a woodpecker can cause expensiv...

How to

Trap a Rabbit

Effective techniques for catching or even hunting wild rabbitsRabbits, although often classified in the rodent family, are actually part of the Lagomorpha family, and live in forests and meadows. Rabbits often find their...

How to

Set a Conibear Trap

A guide to selecting and setting your trap A conibear trap (pronounced kon-uh-bear) is typically used when trapping beavers, muskrats, mink, or raccoons. These rodents can cause serious problems for ranchers and farmer...

How to Get Rid of June Bugs

Do you have brown patches in your lawn? Do your plants look like they’ve been nibbled on? You most likely have June bugs. It can be incredibly overwhelming and distressing to watch your lawn and garden that you’ve nu...