Wilson Christner

Pest Management Professional

Wilson Christner is a Pest Management Professional and Co-Owner of Whitmore Pest & Wildlife Control. With over 14 years of experience, Wilson offers comprehensive services to address immediate pest issues, while also providing valuable recommendations and solutions for habitat improvements and exclusion techniques, particularly for wildlife and rodent-related problems. Wilson holds a wood-destroying organism, outdoor vertebrate, and residential/commercial pest control Qualified Supervisor certification from the Colorado Department of Agriculture. Wilson is also a red card certified wildland firefighter and was honored as the firefighter of the year in 2017.

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How do I get rid of these ANNOYING fruit flies?
I agree that to get rid of fruit flies, you can create a simple homemade fly trap by filling a shallow dish with a mixture of sugar and vinegar or fruit juice. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and poke small holes in it. Flies will be attracted to the sweet smell and get trapped in the liquid.

You can also hang fly ribbons near doors, windows, or any other entry points where flies may enter your home. This can help catch flies before they have a chance to spread throughout your living space. Also hang fly ribbons in or around your kitchen and dining areas, especially near food preparation areas, dining tables, or where fruits and vegetables are stored. Flies are commonly attracted to food sources, so targeting these areas can be effective.

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How to

Get Rid of Weevils (Flour Bugs)

Eradicate those bugs in your flour and keep them out for goodYou go to get a scoop of flour to make your grandma’s world famous chocolate chip cookies, when all of the sudden, you see a little tiny bug. These reddish-b...

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Get Rid of Common House Geckos

Do you have tiny, unwanted, gecko guests in your home? One sign is their black/brown droppings with a white tip. An even clearer sign is if you see one crawling up your wall! Although an ally against insects and spiders,...

How to Kill House Centipedes Quickly

Pest management professional Wilson Christner & wikiHow staff go over natural & chemical options to get rid of and prevent centipedes House centipedes are generally harmless, but spotting these many-legged creepy-crawlie...

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Get Rid of and Prevent Flour Mites

Flour mites are tiny pests that infest dry goods such as cereals. 31 May 2023., pancake mix, dried vegetable materials, cheese, corn and dried fruits. They can thrive in the cleanest of kitchens if the conditions are rig...

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Get Rid of Geckos

Geckos may look unassuming (or even kind of cute), but in large numbers they can be a real pest. If you've spotted more than 1 or 2 inside your home, it may be necessary to gecko-proof it from the inside out. Start by cl...

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Make a Plastic Bottle Mosquito Trap

You can easily reduce the number of mosquitoes on your property with a plastic bottle trap that will attract and kill the mosquitos. The liquid in each trap will last about two weeks, and then, it can be easily replaced...

How to Repel Ground Moles with Vinegar (& Other Natural Solutions)

Get rid of moles and keep them out using these eco-friendly remediesHome remedies like vinegar can help chase moles away from your lawn, keeping them from carving destructive holes throughout your yard. To use this house...

How to

Kill a Mole

Moles are small, furry creatures that burrow underground, often creating tunnels and holes in lawns. Having a mole around can actually be beneficial to your yard, since they eat other pests, but they also cause lawns to ...

How to

Swat a Fly Without a Fly Swatter

Houseflies can be difficult to catch and get out of the home, as they fly quickly and can anticipate movement from changes in the air and their 360° field of vision. What if you don’t have a fly swatter on hand when y...

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Get Rid of Lice on a Mattress

If you or a family member have been diagnosed with lice, chances are you want to make sure the mattresses in your home will be lice free and ready to be slept in as quickly as possible. While the process to treat lice on...

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Use Raid Fly Ribbon

Flies and other flying insects are a real nuisance when they keep buzzing around your home. Fortunately, you can control them with Raid fly ribbons. These are hanging traps with sticky paper that catch annoying flies. Th...

How to Identify and Get Rid of Leaf-Footed Bugs

If you’ve noticed damage and discoloration on the fruits and vegetables in your garden, you might be dealing with some leaf-footed bugs. These large insects only suck the juices from inside leaves and fruits, so they a...

How to Get Rid of Muskrats

While they aren’t necessarily dangerous, muskrats can damage docks, decorative features, and dams when they dig out their burrows and tunnels, so it’s reasonable to want these pests gone. Luckily, you’ve got plenty...