Today I’m joining wearethatfamily for Works for me Wednesday.
My conundrum is pest control. We live in Houston and fight all kinds of bugs and rodents. We’ve had a pest control service, but I won’t even say how expensive that is. But is has worked and I can’t imagine what they are putting in our house that is killing the bugs (and us). So I’m researching “home remedy” bug solutions.
I have the typical spiders and other crawlly things. I also have lots of little bitty ants that love any open food. I’ve tried to keep everything sealed in my pantry, but almost impossible with 2 dogs, 5 people and 3 meals a day +snacks.
I’ve not had the service come back and I can tell the bugs are starting to move in. What can I do? Any ideas much appreciated.
July 8, 2009 at 7:02 am |
My sister uses something called Tarro (not sure of the spelling, but I think that is it.) It isn’t harmful. She swears by it.
Good luck!
July 8, 2009 at 8:45 am |
Thanks, I’ll look for Tarro.
July 8, 2009 at 8:42 am |
Try Borax or boric acid. Both are non-toxic and should help keep the pests out!
July 8, 2009 at 8:44 am |
Do you wipe down the area? How do you use it? Thanks.
July 8, 2009 at 10:44 am |
Boric acid or Borax sprinkled where roaches go…the sides and back of the fridge and stove…in the corners of cabinets, etc. Mix a little cornmeal in to attract the critters as well. Corn meal swells and they literally explode.
For the ants, mix 1 tsp honey with 2/3 tsp of borax and put in a small lid where you have seen the ants.
Seriously, though, it’s Houston. Tropical humidity. You gotta have pest control. A good one will guarantee service for 3 months at only fifty bucks. Send me an email and I’ll give you the number for mine (I’m in Houston too).
July 8, 2009 at 10:28 pm |
Ok first of all I am so relieved to hear that someone else has issues with bugs! I keep a pretty clean house and they seem to come out of no where, very frustrating. I did not have this issue where we used to live…it must be Houston! I have heard great things about diatomaceous earth. I have not tried it yet, but plan to.
July 9, 2009 at 8:40 am |
When I lived in Houston, I used to spread cedar shavings around the house to deter entry by bugs and caches in the closets and cupboards of rosemary and cedar shavings.