Squirrels in the Eaves Meet Their Match with Deterrents
A homeowner explains avoiding harm to squirrels while deterring them from an infested house. He recalls past attempts, notes the use of Rid-A-Critter, hardware cloth, and pruning, and describes researching nonlethal repellents like Scoot from Pest Solutions to disrupt feeding and hiding spots over 7 to 10 days.
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Times Square
Chicago
John Callahan
Pest Solutions
Grand Rapids
Mich
Callahan
Pest deterrents at hardware show highlight squirrel control
The piece reviews several pest products including RatZapper for rats, Scarecrow motion sprinklers, and two chemical deterrents Ropel and Rid A Critter. It covers usage, odor, and a DIY repair sequence to seal crown molding while applying repellents to protect surfaces from chewing.
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Scoot
AgriZap
Ventura
Calif
Contech Electronics of Canada
Burlington Scientific
Farmingdale
N_LY
Dr. T’s
Nature Products
Pelham
Ropel
Organic movement grows from fad to full force in Miami area
Organic gardening spreads beyond kitchens to farms schools and restaurants in South Florida. Industry figures cite 20 percent annual growth and 8 billion in 2010 organic receipts nationwide. Local business and experts discuss impacts and concerns over chemical runoff and health.
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Miami
Holly Givens
Organic Trade Association
Greenfield
Mass
U.S
J. Rodale
Rodale
Pennsylvania
Organic Gardening and Farming
Maria
Organic Style
Dangers of Oleander and Gardening Tips for Kids and Plants
Two Russian children died after eating oleander leaves in California. Labs confirm oleander toxicity caused heart failure. Article urges plant warnings, child education, and safe handling of toxic landscape plants. It also offers gardening notes on Russian sage and parsley, plus weed control and apple juice versus cider.
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California
Perovskia
Russia
Pakistan
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