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Old 09-28-2023, 08:22 AM
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Originally Posted by MsPCGenius View Post
We sprayed with Ortho Home Defense (Lowes) and after about two applications, there was a noticeable difference and a decline in number of millipedes & earwigs/pincer bugs. A few still manage to make it inside, but this is primarily after heavy rains. Contractor told me this was not unusual as they seek dry ground. If I see one inside, they are introduced to my hand vac

No need for contracted pest services -- we take care on our own. We do, however, retain a service for termite control.

A couple of lizards have taken up residence on our lanai, so I hardly ever see bugs out there any more...
Agree. We have been here for going on 7 years and the first year we had a ton of them. I started using Home Defense every 60 days for all pests and I can count on my fingers how many of them enter our home in a year, very few, same with ants and spiders. Home Defense is safe, inexpensive, and easy to use. Others will say it doesn't work on these but it sure keeps them out of the house and lanai