DIY Home and Garden Pest Control, Insect & Spider Identification, and Safe and Eco-Friendly Pesticide Use
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carpenter ants
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bed bugs
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chigger mites
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social wasps
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cockroaches
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spiders
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head lice & nits
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- life history and control information for these and about 50 of their closest friends -
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'Bugs Menu
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LivingWithBugs is about helping you solve pest control problems around your home and garden in safe and environmentally responsible ways.
The truth is you can do most home pest control yourself and you can do it safer and less expensively than hiring an exterminator. There are, however, a few situations where you might need to hire a pest control company. I've compiled a list of diy pest control projects that most homeowners can handle themselves as well as the few situations that I believe should not be attemped without proper training or equipment.
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I am a retired university entomologist with over 20 years of experience in extension, agricultural research and teaching (see my background and resume). In the pages of 'Bugs you'll find information about identifying insects and spiders, selecting the best pest control approach and how to safely use pesticides. We emphasize education because if you are better informed, you'll make better decisions.
Jack DeAngelis, PhD
OSU Entomologist, (ret.)
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Shop for gardening and pest control supplies
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Gardens Alive! sells tools and supplies for responsible gardening, orchard care, lawn care, and pest control. They are one of our affiliates so shopping here supports 'Bugs. Click the banner above.
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Arbico Organics sells natural insecticides, beneficial insects and mites, and traps. They are one of our affiliates so shopping here supports 'Bugs. Click the banner above.
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Mission: To provide accurate, up-to-date and unbiased information for solving common insect and mite problems around your home, business and landscape using least-toxic methods.
Jack DeAngelis, Ph.D.
Please see the Disclaimer statements as well.
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