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Planning some house parties this summer?
We have effective hacks (straight from pest control experts) to remind those critters itsyourparty theyre crashing.
Nasty buzzers willalwaysattempt to go where theyre not invited.
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Here are some easy ways to bounce them from your gathering.
Dont let insect prevention stop you fromwatering your lawn and garden, though.
These little floating, doughnut-shaped tablets contain a soil bacterium that destroys mosquito larvae.
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Use that to your advantage by pointing a fan in their direction.
Bonus: You’ll circulate the air, and that makes your guests feel more comfortable.
Want to experiment with what’s best for your nose?
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Insects are not the only pests you might be dealing with.
Heres how to deal with other common party poopers.
The best advice on diverting birds is to make the property not desirable, Pearson says.
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Installing deterrents like wind chimes or reflective tape in areas conducive to nestingthink covered porches and ledgescan help.
Whatever you do, dont keep bird feeders close to your house.
see to it those lids are on tight, too.
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