How do I keep birds from pooping on my porch rails?

• <div><p>When it comes to keeping birds from doing their business on your porch rails, you have several DIY options and home remedies you can try: </p><ul><li><p>Tie a fishing line from one end of the deck post to the other. Birds won’t be able to see the line across the railing, so they can’t land on it. </p></li><li><p>Hang wind chimes close by, which may scare birds away. </p></li><li><p>Apply a bird gel repellent to the railings, which contains smells that birds generally don’t like. Or, similarly, you can apply citronella or lemon oil around the railings, since birds don’t like strong smells.</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

What do fleas hate the most?

• <div><p>In addition to a clean home, fleas dislike oils made from plants that are naturally bug-resistant or poisonous to bugs. That includes myrtle, mint, eucalyptus, and especially cedar oil. Common household remedies like baking soda, garlic and apple vinegar don’t have any effect on fleas. Don’t spray essential oils directly on your own skin or your pets (and their bedding, because it can be a skin irritant. Stay away from tea tree oil. In pure form <a href="https://www.theveterinarynurse.com/content/clinical/tea-tree-oil-exposure-in-cats-and-dogs/">it can be very toxic to pets</a>. Always ask your vet if you have any questions.</p></div>

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Reviewed in July 2024
I hired Rico to remove the popcorn ceiling and repaint the interior of the house. The crew showed up every morning ready to work. They were friendly, helpful, and professional. Removing popcorn ceiling is an extremely dirty process. They did everything possible to control the dust and...
Rico Construction
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Reviewed in January 2016
Technician claimed a U-joint was bad and deemed my Tacoma unsafe to drive. I questioned the diagnosis but the tech insisted I needed a whole new control arm. Kendall rented me a Tacoma while we they waited for parts to arrive. Cost estimate was $1800 for two new control arm assemblies...
Kendall Toyota Anchorage
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Reviewed in August 2014
The control panel on my Amtrol Boilermate water heater wasn't working. I called Mountain Mechanical Monday AM and Matt came over that same day. He fixed the problem on the spot and I learned a lot about my heating system from him in the process. Will definitely call him for any future...
Always On Call Mountain Mechanical Corp
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Reviewed in March 2014
They tested the system and found that the run capacitor was leaking, changed the control box, the pressure gauge and pressure switch. They found that there was a grounding problem, and replaced one of the wires from the junction box to the well, then set the pressure tank to the proper...
ANCHORAGE WELL & PUMP SVC INC
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Reviewed in May 2013
As I mentioned above, the cats died in an arson fire in an apartment building. The fire fighters were so good about taking the remains to Animal Control, with each animal in a bag and a note of where it was found. The woman at Animal Control was so compassionate when dealing with the people who...
Passages Pet Cremation & Grief Center Inc
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Reviewed in March 2012
I would not consider anyone else for this service. They also provide pest control services. They are expanding to include landscaping services as well. I highly recommend them.
Alaska's Best Pest Control
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Reviewed in January 2012
After each call problem with pest has been eliminated. We would recommend Eagle Pest Control, Highly!
Eagle Pest Control & Tree Service
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Reviewed in January 2012
Great folks. I had taken the Explorer to the local dealer. They told me it was the computer controller that was bad, that it was not made anymore but, lucky me, they found a used one for $900, add $300 for labor, so $1200 to repair the 4 wheel drive. Forget that. I took it into Arctic Import...
Arctic Import Repair
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Reviewed in November 2010
Meadow Lakes Supply Company was very responsive and punctual. I live outside of town in an area that is difficult to locate without detailed directions. Meadow Lakes Supply Company showed up at the appointed time, even though I did not provide them with directions. I originally thought my...
Meadow Lakes Supply
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Reviewed in December 2009
They were great. I called them originally because they were bonded, licensed and insured. I got confused and I thought that the pest control guy was coming out to give me an estimate. However, we had agreed that he would come out to do the job. I forgot that they had already shown up on that...
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Roof rats can carry a variety of pathogens and parasites, including salmonellosis (food contamination), leptospirosis, trichinosis, rat-bite fever, murine typhus, plague, and toxoplasmosis. Diseases can be spread via urine, droppings, or saliva. To prevent transmission, it’s essential to promptly address a roof rat infestation and avoid direct contact with the animals where possible.

Fleas are master hiders, so they’re always looking for safe spots. In addition to living directly on your pets, they’re likely to hide in bedding materials, not unlike the infamous bed bugs. They also like carpet and thick grass, for similar reasons. They’re more likely to hang around dirt and debris in general, which is why it’s important to keep the home clean.

Many people have reported success in using dryer sheets to deter mice. This result is likely due to the strong scent that the rodents don’t find favorable. However, using dryer sheets alone may not be a foolproof solution, and it's often better to combine various preventive measures, such as traps, repellent sprays, and proper storage practices, to protect your car from rodent infestations more effectively.

When it comes to keeping birds from doing their business on your porch rails, you have several DIY options and home remedies you can try:

Tie a fishing line from one end of the deck post to the other. Birds won’t be able to see the line across the railing, so they can’t land on it.
Hang wind chimes close by, which may scare birds away.
Apply a bird gel repellent to the railings, which contains smells that birds generally don’t like. Or, similarly, you can apply citronella or lemon oil around the railings, since birds don’t like strong smells.

In addition to a clean home, fleas dislike oils made from plants that are naturally bug-resistant or poisonous to bugs. That includes myrtle, mint, eucalyptus, and especially cedar oil. Common household remedies like baking soda, garlic and apple vinegar don’t have any effect on fleas. Don’t spray essential oils directly on your own skin or your pets (and their bedding, because it can be a skin irritant. Stay away from tea tree oil. In pure form it can be very toxic to pets. Always ask your vet if you have any questions.

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