Tag Archives: pest control

A Strange, Easy Way to Discourage Flies

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Mark Zeiger

Flies are one of the plagues of summer. Controlling them seems impossible; deterring them is difficult. Yet, we’ve learned an improbable but effective method of discouraging flies. Generally, I hold that if you learn something from a forwarded email, you … Continue reading →

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More Trapline Tales

Posted on July 3, 2011 by Mark Zeiger

Some people feel that it’s wrong to trap mice, voles, and other garden pests, but for us, it’s essential. Every mouthful of food we get from the garden is one less we need to buy from a store, so anything … Continue reading →

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