Tag Archives: critters

Wasps in the Mailbox

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Anne

“Everybody has them”, the mail lady said when I told her we got rid of ours, for good, it would seem.  Here’s how we deterred them:  We sprayed disinfectant around the opening of the mailbox and into it after removing … Continue reading →

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Maulwürfe vertragen keinen Alkohol

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Anne

For those of you who can read German, here are fifteen tips for how to get rid of critters naturally. Es muss nicht immer die Chemiekeule sein, um Schädlinge zu vertreiben oder den Boden gut zu düngen. Oft helfen schon … Continue reading →

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A different story: Fighting Cockroaches Naturally

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Anne

Cockroaches are tough, as all of you who have to put up with them know. IF you do not have children or pets that walk around the house freely, you can mix borax and sugar and put it into all … Continue reading →

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Fighting Critters Naturally 5 – Insects in General

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Anne

This is the last part of my mini series: Insects In general, you can get rid of any number of insects in your kitchen by placing loose bay leaves in your kitchen cabinets.

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Fighting Critters Naturally 4 – Centipedes, earwigs and silverfish

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Anne

And the fourth part of my mini series deals with Centipedes, Earwigs and Silverfish Several drops of either of the following essential oils placed in all areas that collect moisture, like damp basements, garages or cabinets that house plumbing fixtures … Continue reading →

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