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Photo: depositphotos.com Typical Range: $100 to $1,300 National Average: $375 Discovering a hornet nest can be unnerving. Some signs of a nearby nest include wasps flying around garbage cans or near landscaping. To completely and correctly remove a hornet infestation, homeowners can consider hiring a professional exterminator. According to Angi and HomeAdvisor, hornet nest removal cost can range anywhere from $100 to $1,300, with a national average of around $375. While there are differences in the size and look of hornets versus wasps, the difference between a hornet nest vs. wasp nest is minimal, and the nests will look similar. What do wasps do for the environment? They are natural predators. Hornets eat prey such as flies, caterpillars, spiders, and other insects to control the population. The cost of hornet extermination depends on the size of the infestation, the removal method, how accessible the nest is, and more. Factors in Calculating Hornet Nest Removal Cost Many factors a...

Photo: istockphoto.com Q: Something is moving around in my attic, and I think it may be a raccoon. How do I get rid of a raccoon in the attic? A: Raccoons in the attic are a common problem for homeowners. Garbage or food left outdoors can lure a raccoon to the property, and the animal may then seek shelter in a garage or attic. Raccoons don't just cause a mess and make noise; they also carry diseases that can be transmitted to people and their pets. Whether homeowners are looking for how to get rid of raccoons under the house or in the attic, here's a guide to dealing with these furry fiends. "Dusty "Maybe "Find + "}" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":769,"3":{"1":0},"11":3,"12":0}" readability="1.8513513513514"> Raccoon in the attic? Maybe it's time to call a wildlife removal specialist. Get free, n...

Nothing spoils a nice barefooted walk through the lawn more than sticker weed (Soliva pterosperma and Soliva sessilis). Also known as spurweed, lawn burweed and other names, the seeds germinate in the fall and winter months in lawns, particularly where the turf is thin or patchy. When lawns go dormant in the winter, weed problems become evident. Green growth in a brown lawn is a major clue that your lawn is in need of weed control. Good lawn weed control starts in the winter. However, the best control starts now — in October and November. Fall and winter are a good time to apply herbicides in warm-season turfgrasses because they are going dormant and because the lower temperatures decrease turfgrass sensitivity to herbicide damage. For lawns plagued with stickers, the recommended practice is to make an application of both pre-emergent herbicides in the fall followed by a post-emergent herbicide in the winter. Pre-emergent herbicides prevent seeds from germinating, and post-emergent her...

Allen Wilson is a Vancouver gardening specialist. Email Allen Wilson at allenw98663@yahoo.com. Photo My lawn has not come through this hot, dry summer very well. Is now a good time to fertilize? Lawns will naturally start looking better soon as they respond to the fall rains. Fertilizer right now will make them look even better. By late October or November grass is green but stops growing. Fertilizing in October increases the green color without stimulating growth. It also keeps the lawn greener during the winter. Root growth is still very active, so grass plants take up the fertilizer, especially nitrogen. The nitrogen is used to make amino acids which are stored in the roots and crown. The amino acids are available for early spring growth before roots can actively take up nitrogen. The three major fertilizer ingredients are nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. Nitrogen is the most important for leaf growth s...

Want to get rid of crabgrass? As the summer continues how you get rid of crabgrass will be on most lawn owners' minds.  The troublesome plant starts to germinate when the temperature rises above 55℉, and sunshine starts hitting the moist soil. Come spring and moving into summer the fast-growing weeds will outgrow other lawn grasses, then die away in winter leaving bare spots ruining any chances of making your lawn green and thick.  How to get rid of crabgrass naturally (Image credit: Alamy) Follow these steps to get rid of crabgrass naturally. 1. Maintain a healthy lawn Bill Pope, owner of Unlimited Lawn Care (opens in new tab) explains that getting rid of crabgrass needs to start with prevention by maintaining a healthy lawn. 'The best course of action to take is prevention. Some ways to prevent crabgrass are: aeration, mowing your lawn at a proper height, and mulching your garden,' he explains. (Image credit: Charlotte Rowe) 'Aeration helps by remo...

In this article: Identifying an Infestation | Extermination Cost | Cost Factors | DIY vs. Professional | The Bottom Line | FAQs | Methodology Bedbugs are one of the hardest pests to exterminate. They're difficult to kill and spread quickly throughout your home. Luckily, they're not deadly, but bedbugs cause various other problems such as allergic reactions and skin rashes.  While researching the best pest control companies in the United States, we at the Home Media reviews team analyzed top providers' bedbug treatment options and pricing. This guide breaks down average bedbug extermination costs and recommends top pest control services. Do You Have a Bedbug Infestation? Ensure you're dealing with bedbugs rather than fleas before calling an exterminator. Keep in mind that having bedbugs doesn't mean your home is dirty. Bedbugs can enter any home by inf...

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners. Yes, the first frost this fall hit us last week as temperatures dipped near freezing. The growing season may unofficially be over, but work around the home garden, lawn and the farm does not end. A hard freeze and week of cold weather is forecasted for next week. If you have any tomatoes left harvest them all over the weekend. A hard freeze will ruin any fruit left in the field. Tomatoes can be ripened indoors. Look over your plants and pick any tomatoes that appear to be partially ripe or light green. Fruit that is dark green will not ripen indoors; it hasn't matured enough. Check for disease or dead stems, ensure the plants are still healthy, to ensure a safe product. Those dark green tomatoes will not ripen but can be used for jams, relish and other recipes ( "Let's Preserve Green Tomatoes" – U of Maine Extension @extension.umaine.edu ). Tomatoes being ripened should be stored at temperatures between ...

Mike Hogan  |  Special to The Columbus Dispatch Each year in mid- to late October, the OSU Extension office fields questions about hedge apples, an oddity of nature which seem to fall from the sky in autumn. These large and heavy fruits with an odd appearance actually fall from female Osage orange trees, not out of the sky. Some individuals want to know what the crazy-looking fruit is and whether it is edible. Others want to know if placing these fruits in a windowsill or other location indoors will repel spiders and other insects. One caller even asked how to stop these falling fruits from falling onto his vehicle and causing damage! I suggested that he park in a different location. More: Finding stink bugs and other unwanted guests in your home? Here are ways to cope Prehistoric relic Osage orange (Maclura pomifera) was first discovered in 1804 growing in a small native range in the Red River watershed of Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas. The Osage part of the name fo...

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