Pest Control FAQ’s

1. What can I do to prevent rabbits from eating pansies? Do you sell a rabbit repellant product?
2. I have what the NC Extension service has diagnosed as Indian Wax Scale on our needle point holly plants that surround our office in Kill Devil Hills. It is a very large infestation. they are recommending a product containing imidacloprid also known as Merit for systemic application. I have been unable to locate on the Outer Banks. Do you carry this or can you recommend an alternative?
3. Moles are tearing up my lawn. Any suggestions?
4. I have a terrible spider mite infestation in my vegatable garden and have found nothing as of yet to kill them do you sell or have any ideas what i can purchase to rid me of these pests?
5. Dabney suggested blood meal for rabbit repellent. How much do you use? It doesn’t say anything on the bag about that.
   
6. What is the best way to get rid of squirrels? They have been so destructive, even eating a plastic component on the car which cost $800 to replace.

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   What can I do to prevent rabbits from eating pansies? Do you sell a rabbit repellant product?

   Yes we do! It’s “Repels All” by Bonide. Currently it retails for $19.99 here at Anderson’s.

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   I have what the NC Extension service has diagnosed as Indian Wax Scale on our needle point holly plants that surround our office in Kill Devil Hills. It is a very large infestation. they are recommending a product containing imidacloprid also known as Merit for systemic application. I have been unable to locate on the Outer Banks. Do you carry this or can you recommend an alternative?

   We carry imidacloprid! Give us a call to make sure we have it in stock before you make the trip.

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   Moles are tearing up my lawn. Any suggestions?

   Try Molemax granules by Bonide. We have some here at the store!

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   I have a terrible spider mite infestation in my vegatable garden and have found nothing as of yet to kill them do you sell or have any ideas what i can purchase to rid me of these pests?

   Try Bonide Eight Flower & Vegetable

   Outstanding surface and subsurface insect control, specifically designed for vegetable and flower garden use. One application provides season long control (3 months). Fast acting and easy to use. A partial listing of insects and crops include: Wireworms, spider mites, seed maggots, weevils, cutworms, billbugs, armyworms, mole crickets, cranefly… on beans, peas, melons, squash, tomatoes, lettuce, peppers, broccoli.

   Works for up to 4 weeks. Best sprayed in the late afternoon or evening in temperatures around 50-75F in little to no wind.

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   Dabney suggested blood meal for rabbit repellent. How much do you use? It doesn’t say anything on the bag about that.
   

   Since blood meal is a granular product, you can apply a liberal amount around the area you are trying to protect. There is no specific measurement you must use.

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   What is the best way to get rid of squirrels? They have been so destructive, even eating a plastic component on the car which cost $800 to replace.

   Hot Pepper Wax.

   Hot Pepper Wax natural animal repellent is a safe, effective liquid spray for use on plants. The secret, patented formula stops animals like tree squirrels and rabbits from turning your garden and shrubs into their salad bar. Hot Pepper Wax natural animal repellent contains no chemicals or poisons, and it’s biodegradable-it won’t harm the animals or your soil!

   Hot Pepper Wax is not just a good natural insect repellent, it’s a GREAT rabbit and squirrel repellent, too.

   Hot Pepper Wax’s patented formula stays put. Rain won’t wash it off, so you don’t have to re-apply after every rainfall.

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