Do It Yourself Pest Control Apr 2026

Snap traps are still the gold standard. Place them perpendicular to walls (where mice run) and use peanut butter—it’s harder for them to "snatch and run" than cheese. 4. Natural Alternatives

Peppermint, lemongrass, and eucalyptus oils are natural repellents for spiders and ants when mixed with water and sprayed near entries. When to Call the Pros DO IT YOURSELF PEST CONTROL

Keep woodpiles at least 20 feet from the house to avoid inviting wood-boring insects. 2. The "Seal the Deal" Phase Snap traps are still the gold standard

A natural powder that dehydrates insects with exoskeletons (ants, fleas, roaches). Sprinkle it in cracks and crevices. The "Seal the Deal" Phase A natural powder

of aggressive stinging insects like yellowjackets or hornets.

If you can see light under your door, a bug can get in. Install heavy-duty door sweeps on all exterior exits.

A dime-sized hole is a front door for a mouse, and a crack the width of a credit card is an entry for a cockroach.