Rodents
George Schulz
Do Mothballs Repel Mice? Why They Won't Keep Mice Away
Do mothballs repel mice? No. The fumes that would drive mice out are strong enough to make your family sick, and using them for mice breaks the label. See why.
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Pest Identification
George Schulz
Rodent Poop Chart: Identify Droppings by Size and Shape
Use this rodent poop chart to match droppings by size, shape and location. Compare mouse, rat, squirrel, chipmunk and bat droppings plus common look-alikes.
Ants
George Schulz
Do Coffee Grounds Repel Ants? Barely, and Not for Long
Do coffee grounds repel ants? Only a little, and only where you sprinkle them. Some research shows coffee scent can even attract ants. See what works instead.
Cockroaches
George Schulz
Does Baking Soda and Sugar Kill Roaches? What the Research Shows
Does baking soda and sugar kill roaches? It can kill a few that eat it, but extension experts say it does little to cut roach numbers. See what works instead.
Ants
George Schulz
Does Cinnamon Deter Ants? Briefly, But It Won't Stop Them
Does cinnamon deter ants? Briefly. Cinnamon oil repels ants in lab tests, but ground cinnamon fades fast and never reaches the nest. See what actually works.
Cockroaches
George Schulz
Bay Leaves for Roaches: Do They Actually Work?
Do bay leaves repel roaches? Lab extracts did for a short time, but no study shows dried leaves clear a home. Here's what bay leaves can do and what works.
Mosquitoes
George Schulz
Does Citronella Repel Mosquitoes? Oil, Candles and Plants Tested
Does citronella repel mosquitoes? A little, for a short time. See how citronella oil, candles and plants did in studies, and what works better in your yard.
Stinging Insects
George Schulz
How Many Yellow Jacket Stings Are Dangerous?
One yellow jacket sting can be dangerous if you're allergic. With no allergy, doctors want labs after 50+ stings in adults or 1 per kg in kids. See the signs.
Rodent Control
George Schulz
Do Mice Carry Rabies? What the CDC and Local Data Say
Do mice carry rabies? Almost never. The CDC says small rodents are rarely infected, and Virginia had zero rabid mice in 2024. See what to do after a mouse bite.
Stinging Insects
George Schulz
Wasp Sting Swelling After 48 Hours: Is It Normal?
Wasp sting swelling after 48 hours is often a large local reaction that peaks at 2-3 days and fades in about a week. Signs of infection and when to call 911.
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