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Pest Control
The Scarecrow Sprinkler Is An Innovative Backyard Animal Deterrent
February 23rd, 2016
Owning a home is the American dream and millions put great pride in keeping not only the interior of their homes looking perfect, but also put great pride in the exterior appearance of their home. For many, a beautifully maintained yard and garden are a source of pride in their home. However, there are always hurdles in maintaining a perfect yard and garden, neighborhood pets and wildlife being the chief destroyers of beautiful landscaping. Homeowners can’t sit home all day however keeping a vigilant eye on their property, so for these folks Contech Electronics developed the Scarecrow Motion-Activated Sprinkler system.
The Scarecrow Sprinkler is a motion and noise activated sprinkler system that offers a humane deterrent to prevent neighborhood pets and wildlife from destroying beautifully landscaped yards and gardens. The system is made of a plastic shaft with metal sprinkler head and includes a 9-volt battery powered motion detector. The Scarecrow weighs just 1.4 pounds and is easily installed and send a gentle, surprising spray of water up to 1,000 feet to deter animals from entering yards and gardens. While some users have found that animals such as raccoons are not easily deterred by the system; the vast majority of Scarecrow users found it was not only helpful in keeping rabbits away from their beloved gardens but it also prevented neighboring dogs from leaving “presents” in their yard.
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Pest Control
Get Rid of Bugs Safely With This Non Toxic Natural Ant Repellent
November 2nd, 2015
One of the biggest concerns for parents and pet owners alike when it comes to pest control is how safe the product is. Sure, there are lots of great products out there that can kill an entire ant colony in a week, but what else can those products kill? If you’re concerned about ants or other pests in your home but also don’t want to use harsh chemicals that might hurt your pets or kids, check out Orange Guard 103 natural ant repellent. Ants and most other bugs are naturally repelled by citrus, and Orange Guard takes advantage of that fact by using citrus essences in a spray that helps kill and repel insects without toxins.
In the reviews I researched, it seems that most people who use this product have really good luck with it, but you do have to understand that it’s different from most commercial repellents on the market. The main difference is that it’s not meant to have a lingering presence. During ant infestation season, you’ll probably have to spray it once a day or so to keep them away. As it evaporates, ants become less and less averse to it, so they’ll come back. The point, though, is to keep ants and other bugs out of your home without resorting to dangerous chemicals, so you should definitely expect some trade-offs. Most reviewers had at least some success with Orange Guard. The most reasonable reviews noted that you do have to re-spray it often to keep ants from coming back but that it will also kill ants that are already in your home on contact. Another great plus with this product is that it smells great and is, of course, non-toxic. You can use it around kids and pets, and even around food. It leaves a sunny orange scent that’s quite pleasant.
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