In such cases the weeps consist of small-diameter plastic, clay or metal pipes extending through the wall to a layer of porous backfill. Typically, weeps are arranged to direct water which may have entered an assembly from outside back to the outside.
A few of several safe household chemicals to use are vinegar, dishwashing soap and rubbing alcohol, according to an Oregon State University Extension Service publication called Using Home Remedies to Control Garden Pests, (EC 1586). The publication, complete with photos, is available free of charge online.
Garden Plants That Repel Ticks. Garden plants are a safe and natural way to control fleas and mosquitoes, but they can also be used to help repel ticks and keep tick carrying animals, like deer, out of your yard. Iâd like to thank Frankie Furter, a very handsome black and tan dog, for inspiring this post.