DIY害虫防治 & 野生动物管理贴士
Tired of dealing with underground animals and nuisance wildlife? 试试这些野生动物控制的想法.
摩尔, 田鼠, 地松鼠, 土拨鼠, various pests and underground animals of all kinds — they live among us. 不管你有多警惕, telltale holes and trails in your lawn let you know when burrowers and nuisance wildlife have decided to move into your neighborhood. If the critters are setting up camp in your lawn and causing you problems, don't worry — t在这里 are 野生动物管理贴士 to get rid of them without going the Elmer Fudd route.
设陷阱. Traps are considered the most practical and effective way to be rid of the problem. Just be ready to deal with what you find once the traps work. Make sure to check with your local wildlife agency regarding the use of traps and ad在这里 to any rules restricting their use.
试着化学物质. 专注于害虫管理，以击退 简单的肥皂和水处理. Try adding two tablespoons of dish soap to a gallon of water, then sprinkle on your lawn. Some people add a few ounces of castor oil for extra repellency to nuisance wildlife.
使用屏障方法. 埋网 (also called hardware cloth) about two to three feet deep around the perimeter of your yard, leaving half a foot sticking out of the ground — making this a better choice for larger lawns. (Take caution when walking around your yard — brightly colored flags or ribbons can help keep it from being a tripping hazard.)
Shift to naturally rodent-repellent landscaping. Some plants are noxious to some rodents; for example, daffodils, alliums and marigolds 自然击退鼹鼠.
把它们洗掉. No one likes a surge of water coming into your home, these pests are no different. If you've tried other methods and have been unsuccessful, try flushing these unwanted visitors out of their homes. Pour water into their burrows forcing the pests out. Remember to have traps at the ready so they aren't compelled to just relocate to a new burrow in your yard. If your local laws allow relocation, you'll want to relocate them to a new 环境友好型，远离你的院子.
像敌人一样思考. Understanding rodent behavior can help you stop them in their furry tracks. 例如, 如果鼹鼠是你的问题, any trap you set needs to completely surround the tunnel: When a mole encounters an obstacle, 它很可能会试图绕开它. You'll need to examine their tunnel patterns carefully to determine which are old pathways and which are currently active.
If it takes a while to find the right method for your lawn, take heart — once you have your wildlife control and pest management routine to get rid of the pests, 你会发现你的院子更肥沃, 更好的充气, 排水系统也比以往任何时候都好. 谢谢大自然!
