Are your poison-free hobo spider traps safe to use in a house with pet birds? Their respiratory systems are so sensitive, so I just wanted to make sure. Thanks

The ladybugs will continue to emerge over several days and fly toward light. It is unwise, unhealthy and useless to spray the entire inside of a home. Vacuum up the insects and release them outside. For more information see local news article. See similar questions...

Start with your bedroom. Since you spend about a third of your life in your bed, you shouldn't have to share it with a miniature ecosystem of dust mites. Allergy relief bedding (also known as dust mite covers or dust mite encasings) is the best defense against dust mites. Encasing your mattress, pillows, and comforters will kill dust mites and immediately protect you from dust mite allergens, enabling you to get a good night's sleep without congestion and morning allergy symptoms. See similar questions...

Once ticks infest a home, it can take several weeks to get the problem under control. Even if you're consistently using a tick control product on your pet, you may see ticks from time to time. It's very easy for pets to pick up ticks from infested areas indoors, as well as outdoor environments that we cannot control. You can help prevent re-infestation of the home by using tick control products on your pet throughout the entire season. See similar questions...

Some are relatively easy to remove. Check out my links page for guidance. Others are more troublesome, and seem to keep coming back no matter what you do. If you’re experiencing any of the above problems, please consider using our services. We’re happy to help. See similar questions...

You can spray the flying insects with house plant insect killer or use Safer Insecticidal Soap Concentrate. The Insecticidal Soap Concentrate label should have directions for treating the soil of plants as a soil drench. If it is not on the label, the directions are mix 1 tablespoon per quart of water and drench the soil. See similar questions...

Well, first of all, make sure it IS a "ghost". You should always rule out the physical before deeming something spirit activity. If you do feel you have an active home, know the difference between "ghosts" and typical spirit people connections (ADC's or After Death Communications). Ghosts are earthbound entities and hang around this plane for various reasons. See similar questions...

The Recycling Commission conducts three Saturday (March, June and September) fee-based dropoffs per year. The dropoff site is usually at the Blanchard School. See our recycling webpage for more details. See similar questions...

Ants come inside your home looking for shelter, food & water. Perhaps there is a part of your home suffering from water damaged, rotting wood. They may have gained access there. Your best course of action is to consult the services of a professional exterminator. They have the tools to eliminate the infestation. I recommend searching the Safety Source for Pest Management database for a pest control operator in your area that uses the least toxic methods. See similar questions...

The most important step is identifying the ant species and determining where their nesting site. For ants nesting indoors, some products can be used, including bait formulations, that worker ants collect and take back to the colony and feed to the queen. Trails of foraging ants can be sprayed with a contact insecticide, but these treatments do not directly affect the colony and may cause colonies to divide into a number of smaller colonies. See similar questions...

No, the rules governing mobile cosmetology salons do not allow services to be performed outside of the mobile salon or while the shop is in motion. See similar questions...

The physical location of the wireless router along with the building materials inside your house and walls will determine the range of your wireless signal. A standard 802.11b/g wireless router will have a range of about 300' if there are no obstructions (i.e. outside). Wood frame/plaster/drywall will have minimal impact on decreasing your range. Foil-backed drywall on metal studs are difficult for wireless signals to travel through, and steel reinforced concrete or brick is nearly as bad. See similar questions...

Only licensed Real Estate agents/brokers can have access to a HUD key, therefore you will need to contact me so I can arrange for a local, licensed agent/broker to open up the door for you. TruStar Real Estate will pay them a fee for simply opening up the door for you and if you are an investor and plan on rehabbing and listing the property with a local agent this will allow you to get his/her opinion on re-sale value BEFORE you ever make an offer. We have found that this works out quite well. See similar questions...

NO! A generator has an internal combustion engine and uses gas and oil. The exhaust from running the generator contains lethal carbon monoxide. Therefore, this unit should always be placed in a well-ventilated area. See similar questions...

The Assessors Office maintains a complete record for each property. Information is kept current through permit inspections, sales inspections, periodic re-inspections and exterior reviews. The records are available for your review. This information is used to develop the new assessments. See similar questions...

Interior walls can be finished just like any traditional interior wall — tongue-and-groove paneling, available in either pine or cedar, comes standard for a solid log wall look. Another popular choice is drywall, which gives you the flexibility to paint or wallpaper areas of your choice. Some of the most beautiful Ward Cedar Log Homes use a variety of interior finishes to achieve an attractive and balanced combination of color and texture. See similar questions...

Dissolved minerals in water are left behind when water evaporates or is heated. These minerals are white and accumulate in teapots and coffeepots. These white minerals can also be found on shower heads and glass shower doors. To remove these minerals, fill the teapots and coffeepots with vinegar and let them sit overnight. Soak shower heads overnight in a plastic bowl filled with vinegar. See similar questions...

In the United States, most cases of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) are caused by one strain of hantavirus primarily carried by the deer mouse (Peromyscus maniculatus). These rodents appear healthy but shed the virus in their saliva, urine, and droppings. Deer mice are found in rural, semirural, and suburban areas, but not usually in cities. There is no evidence that pregnant women infected with hantavirus can spread the virus to their babies before or after birth or through breast-feeding. See similar questions...