Pest Pointers
Tips for at-home pest control
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Pest Pointers covers your most helpful tips for at-home pest control and wildlife prevention. Check out some of our most popular categories below!
Your Ultimate Pest Control Resource.
Pest Pointers covers your most helpful tips for at-home pest control and wildlife prevention. Check out some of our most popular categories below!
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About Pest Pointers
Hey there! I’m Zack DeAngelis, the creator of Pest Pointers. I grew up on over 50+ acres of pastures, woods, and a freshwater bass pond in an area of Upstate, NY where dealing with wildlife pests is a common occurrence. I love all things outdoors, gardening and landscaping – which I want to share that passion as much as I can.
I’ve had my share of run-ins with pests and wildlife (yes, including our dog getting sprayed by skunks a few times… what fun!) My goal is to help those with pest issues solve their problems in a way that’s effective, natural (when possible), and beneficial both for them and the environment. Preventing a pest problem is the best way to solve one!
Thanks for supporting Pest Pointers and feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions! If you do have an active pest issue, please contact a local service near you.

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Take a look at my guide on Pest Proofing Your Home In Under a Day! I get into the nitty-gritty on the most common types of pests you’ll see on your property, including BOTH insects and wildlife, along with the specific signs to look for regarding any pest you have questions about.
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12 Bugs And Insects That Love Eating Lilies And How To Repel Them!
Lilies encompass nearly 100 different species of flowering plants. They are quite attractive flowers to have in the garden, and many insects think so too….

10 Animals That Love Eating Your Lilies & How To Stop Them
Many of us garden for pleasure; we take pride in our flower selection and the time, sweat, and maybe even tears that went into the…

6 Reasons Why You Have Scale Bugs On Your Plants
Scale insects are small pests that get their name from their resemblance to a small circular fish scale. As adults, they are immobile, attaching themselves…

15 Plants That Foxes Eat (And How To Protect Your Garden)
We’ve probably all seen foxes darting across a field or maybe roaming a river or roadside, most likely trying to catch a meal or avoid…

5 Insects That Deer Eat (And Why They Eat Them)
You might be surprised to learn that deer actually have a much more diverse diet than just plants. It includes certain insects you may not…

10 Animals That Love Eating Cucumbers & How To Repel Them
Cucumbers are an interesting vegetable – or is it a fruit? No matter which side of this famous debate you fall on, we can likely…

9 Animals That Love To Eat Pepper Plants & How To Stop Them
Pepper plants are a great addition to your vegetable garden because they come in a variety of colors and flavors. Whether they’re sweet or spicy,…

9 Insects That Love Eating Hydrangeas (And How To Stop Them)
Hydrangeas, what’s not to love about these big, bushy shrubs with their bold foliage and huge flower clusters that look like a cheerleader’s pom-poms? They…

9 Animals That Love Eating Your Eggplants (Repel Them!)
Mid-summer through early fall means it’s eggplant season, and if you’re anything like me, you’re excited about a bountiful harvest! Eggplant is versatile enough to…

Do Lavender Plants Repel Mice? Unveiling the Truth
Lavender plants are not only known for their beautiful purple flowers and calming scent, but they also hold a surprising secret: they can be natural…