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![Where Do Mosquitoes Hide in a Room?](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/0/1/6/where_do_mosquitoes_hide_in_a_room_13610_300_150.jpg)
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Mosquitoes have various preferences when finding somewhere to hide in our room. They most prefer dark corners, behind furniture and in the folds of curtains. To avoid them, use mosquito nets, insecticides and keep the room clean and free of stagnant water. Mosquitoes have a developed sense of smell to identify...
![Types of Mosquito Nets for Doors and Windows](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/9/2/5/types_of_mosquito_nets_for_doors_and_windows_13529_300_150.jpg)
The different types of mosquito nets all have the same purpose. They prevent mosquitoes from entering the home. However, different homes have different needs, so there are variations in type which will suit people differently. Mosquito nets are designed so that they stop small insects such as the mosquito...
![How To Get Rid Of Mosquitoes With Vinegar](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/6/1/8/how_to_get_rid_of_mosquitoes_with_vinegar_12816_300_150.jpg)
Did you know that vinegar is one of the best products used to repel mosquitoes? That’s right, mosquitoes hate the smell of vinegar, and therefore, by using it correctly, you can deter mosquitoes from infesting your home and biting you at night. In this oneHOWTO article, we aim to show you different natural...
![How Long Do Mosquito Bites Last](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/0/7/5/how_long_do_mosquito_bites_last_12570_300_150.jpg)
Mosquitoes are perhaps the most irritating insects on this earth. They are ectoparasites which means they feed on the outside of a host (unlike tapeworms which do their work inside). Only the female mosquitoes bite, the males preferring to feed on nectar and water. The females search for blood so that they...
![Does Neem Oil Repel Mosquitoes - How to Use Neem Oil as Mosquito Repellent](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/4/8/0/does_neem_oil_repel_mosquitoes_how_to_use_neem_oil_as_mosquito_repellent_12084_300_150.jpg)
Neem oil repels mosquitoes because of its azadirachtin content, whose smell and taste deters mosquitoes from biting. Neem oil can be either applied on skin or used in a neem oil lamp for mosquitoes.
If you are looking for natural ways to prevent mosquitoes bites, neem oil might be your best ally. According...
![How To Stop Insects from Entering in Your Home](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/1/0/0/how_to_stop_insects_from_entering_in_your_home_5001_300_150.jpg)
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Summer attracts some of the worst household pests: insects. Although some may be beneficial for the garden, they can also be annoying and leave painful bites. So preventing these animals from sneaking into our homes can be important and extremely useful. Note that not all recommendations are the same for...
![Is Coconut Oil a Natural Insect Repellent?](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/2/8/5/is_coconut_oil_a_natural_insect_repellent_11582_300_150.jpg)
Coconut oil is an awesome natural oil made from the abundantly available coconuts all around the world. Coconut oil is widely used as a deodorant, anti-acne treatment, after-shave lotion and skin ointment, and a fantastic agent to improve skin and hair health. But recently, we found another good use of this...
![How to Make a Homemade Spider Repellent - Humane Solutions](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/0/4/6/how_to_make_a_homemade_spider_repellent_humane_solutions_8640_300_150.jpg)
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If spiders regularly appear in your home, it's time to take steps to prevent the presence of these insects and their feared bites. If you do not want to use a commercial product, you can make your own repellent solution to get rid of them and that will be safe for the family. In spider legs there is...
![Why Are There Fleas in My House?](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/2/8/5/why_are_there_fleas_in_my_house_10582_300_150.jpg)
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Fleas are parasites that feed on human and animal blood in order to live. Having fleas at home causes discomfort for the entire family, because fleas bite humans and pets. Fleas bites cause much despair because most people don't know how to get rid of them. You might be wondering 'why are there fleas in...
![How to Keep Fleas Out of your Home](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/3/5/6/how_to_keep_fleas_out_of_your_home_10653_300_150.jpg)
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Fleas are a problem in many households, especially those with gardens and in cases where our pets live with us. We must be cautious and prevent our home from becoming infested with fleas that can attack us with their annoying bites and hidden diseases.
There are several solutions to prevent this from happening...
![How to Make Natural Insecticides](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/8/0/7/how_to_make_natural_insecticides_10708_300_150.jpg)
Keep insects away from your home by exploiting the properties of some of the products you already have around the house. Whether you want to take care of your garden and prevent plagues of pests on your plants or you want to deter them from coming into the house, the options we show you next will help...
![How to Stop Pigeons from Coming to Your Roof](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/0/7/6/how_to_stop_pigeons_from_coming_to_your_roof_10670_300_150.jpg)
Tired of pigeons perching on your roof and leaving a mess everywhere? These animals are popularly known as "rats with wings" because they may carry parasites that can infect humans. It is therefore advisable that you keep them away from your home.
There are some tactics that may help prevent these birds...
![How to Repel Lizards from Your House](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/0/2/7/how_to_repel_lizards_from_your_house_10720_300_150.jpg)
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If you live in a house in the countryside you may find yourself with the constant presence of lizards on the walls, both inside and outside the house. While they are necessary and useful to eliminate mosquitoes, as they feed on them, they can also cause a lot trouble should their numbers increase and...
![Do Citronella Plants Really Repel Mosquitoes? - Everything You Need to Know](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/1/5/8/do_citronella_plants_really_repel_mosquitoes_everything_you_need_to_know_10851_300_150.jpg)
No one wants mosquitoes in their surroundings, and there is a plethora of store-bought products that you can use to get rid of mosquitoes. But most of them are chemical based, and are harmful for the environment too. So, instead of using these chemical based mosquito repellents in your house, plant some...
![How to Kill Asian Tiger Mosquitoes](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/9/7/9/how_to_kill_asian_tiger_mosquitoes_9979_300_150.jpg)
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The Asian tiger mosquito is an insect that acts as a disease transmitter. They are native to tropical areas of Southeast Asia, but in recent years have spread to parts of southern Europe - especially areas of the Iberian Peninsula since 2004. To prevent their proliferation, it is important that you take...
![How to Prevent Cockroaches from Entering Your House](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/7/2/7/how_to_prevent_cockroaches_from_entering_your_house_9727_300_150.jpg)
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One of the most frequent pests to invade the home are cockroaches, insects that slip in through the pipes and tubes and can live in areas such as walls. Although they are hard to kill and control, the truth is that there are some ways to stop them from sneaking into your home and end up in the most unwanted...
![How to Eliminate Ants from the Garden Naturally](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/7/5/7/how_to_eliminate_ants_from_the_garden_naturally_9757_300_150.jpg)
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Ants can end up destroying your beautiful garden as they are small insects that have such a high degree of mobility and agility that they can completely destroy your plants. This is done through the constructing of internal tunnels around their roots, which prevents water and nutrients from properly reaching...
![Natural Repellents for Ants](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/2/7/0/natural_repellents_for_ants_9072_300_150.jpg)
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Ants are industrious and fascinating creatures. With rare exception (such as carpenter ants), they will not cause structural damage to your house. Some can infest food, but not always. Unfortunately, they are a pest, taking food, infesting parts of your home and even attracting other pests. They are...
![Tricks to Avoid Mosquito Bites](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/3/5/4/tricks_to_avoid_mosquito_bites_7453_300_150.jpg)
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Are you tired of always getting bitten by mosquitoes? There are people who suffer more than others from the stings of these insects because of the smell coming from their body. It is imperceptible to our sense of smell but very detectable for mosquitoes. However, you don't need to resign yourself and...
![How To Get Rid of Ants Naturally With Vinegar](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/4/3/1/how_to_get_rid_of_ants_naturally_with_vinegar_6134_300_150.jpg)
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If you want to get rid of ants at home without using any chemical pesticides, we encourage you to read this article. Artificial repellents are harmful to the health of humans and pets, but there are effective ways to kill ants without toxic chemicals and pesticides. In this oneHOWTO article we will tell...
![How to Get Rid of Bed Bugs In A Mattress](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/6/3/5/how_to_get_rid_of_bed_bugs_in_a_mattress_8536_300_150.jpg)
Bed bugs are designed to feed on warm-blood animals like human beings, and that is why they are most commonly found on our mattresses. We have already told you how to get rid of mites, moths and fleas in your home. Now, if you suspect presence of bed bugs on your mattress, then here at OneHowTo.com, we...
![Is It Bad To Have Spiders In Your House?](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/7/7/1/is_it_bad_to_have_spiders_in_your_house_8177_300_150.jpg)
Spiders are among the most prevalent household insects and are found worldwide in different shapes and sizes. While most people want to get rid of spiders, a few fearless ones adopt a live and let live motto to the 8-legged guests. So how bad is it to have spiders in your home really?
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![How To Get Rid Of A Wasps Nest In A Roof](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/1/1/1/how_to_get_rid_of_a_wasps_nest_in_a_roof_8111_300_150.jpg)
Wasps are one of the most common insects that will try to nest in your house, most specifically, on your roof. If you live near the countryside or a park, it's very common for you to have different insects around your house.
If you have a nest in your roof and want to know how you can destroy the wasps...
![How To Make A Homemade Mosquito Repellent](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/0/8/0/how_to_make_a_homemade_mosquito_repellent_6080_300_150.jpg)
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One of the most annoying things about the summer months besides the sweltering heat is the appearance of horrible mosquitoes. Their annoying buzzing and constant biting give the body a rash accompanied by a terrible feeling of itching and burning. To suffer as little as possible, here at OneHowTo.com...
![How to Exterminate Pine Processionary Caterpillars](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/1/9/1/how_to_exterminate_pine_processionary_caterpillars_2191_300_150.jpg)
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Is your garden or farm plagued by processionary caterpillars and you don't know how to get rid of them? The truth is that with the arrival of warm weather, it is very common for these insects to breed in pine trees and you may even see them come down from these trees and marching in procession - hence...
![How to Get Rid of Fleas in your House](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/5/1/2/how_to_get_rid_of_fleas_in_your_house_215_300_150.jpg)
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These small insects sometimes sneak into your home even if you maintain strict hygiene and control. Fleas are difficult to control and exterminate, so you need to pay special attention if you have any pets because these critters will often hitch a ride on your beloved pet to get into your home. If you don't...
![How to Make Insecticide with Boric Acid](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/1/6/1/how_to_make_insecticide_with_boric_acid_2161_300_150.jpg)
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Are there pests eating the plants in your yard or garden and you don't know how to get rid of them? In this article you will find the solution. At OneHowTo we explain how to make insecticide with boric acid, a natural product that can be used to prepare various home remedies. Its mineral base and its properties...
![Making a Homemade Insecticide for Mosquitoes](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/1/4/2/making_a_homemade_insecticide_for_mosquitoes_3241_300_150.jpg)
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Along with the heat of summer, herds Mosquitoes also appear ready to bite you throughout your body. We all know the commercial mosquito repellents being sold in supermarkets, but in this OneHowTo article, we will show you how to make homemade insecticides for mosquitoes which are more economical and ecological.
![How to kill ants with boric acid](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/0/6/1/how_to_kill_ants_with_boric_acid_2160_300_150.jpg)
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Ant infestations are one of the most common household pests in and, in turn, one of the most feared. And this is because these small insects get everywhere, which is very unpleasant and hard to get rid of. Using chemical insecticides can sometimes be effective, but it is very aggressive, especially in...
![How to Use Citronella to Keep Mosquitoes Away](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/3/6/5/how_to_use_citronella_to_keep_mosquitoes_away_2563_300_150.jpg)
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Citronella is a plant that has many therapeutic properties but that, above all, has become popular due to its use as a mosquito repellent, as it can repel them efficiently. It is ideal to make sure these annoying insects don't come close to us and avoid mosquito bites. Citronella is contained in many...
![The best ways to get rid of closet moths](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/1/7/1/the_best_ways_to_get_rid_of_closet_moths_1171_300_150.jpg)
The closet moth is an inherent enemy of our wardrobe. It is an insect of the butterfly family that develops following a process of metamorphosis that goes through the following phases: egg, larva, cocoon and adult, which is the insect that we know as moth. Although it believed otherwise, it is the larva...
![How to Get Rid of Pests on Plants Naturally](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/7/2/7/how_to_get_rid_of_pests_on_plants_naturally_727_300_150.jpg)
Plants require sensitive care and it is wonderful to see them grow and flourish thanks to the attention given to them and the favorable conditions in which they live in. Their biggest problem are pests, as they can damage our whole garden in a short time.
In addition to knowing how to avoid pests, it is essential...