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Pest Control

Methods and practices used to control or eliminate pests, including ticks.

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Jan 19, 2026

ticks hibernate in the winter

Ticks do not undergo true hibernation like some mammals; instead most species enter a low‑energy or diapause state and shelter in leaf litter or on hosts, and many can become active during warm winter...

Jan 17, 2026

baking soda against DE

A straight comparison shows baking soda and diatomaceous earth (DE) are fundamentally different substances with different modes of action and use cases: baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) is a mild chem...