Control | Do It Yourself Pest

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

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. DO IT YOURSELF PEST CONTROL

of aggressive stinging insects like yellowjackets or hornets. Snap traps are still the gold standard

Check for leaky outdoor faucets or clogged gutters. Water is the primary attractant for termites and mosquitoes. Natural Alternatives A dime-sized hole is a front

Repair tiny tears in window screens using a simple patch kit. 3. Interior Tactics (The Strike)

Keep woodpiles at least 20 feet from the house to avoid inviting wood-boring insects. 2. The "Seal the Deal" Phase

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