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.
When in doubt, keep your pets inside while working with some of these common garden or yard additives. Fertilizers. During the spring and fall, homeowners often use fertilizers to spruce up their lawn. Fertilizers come in two types: granules or water-based products (that are directly sprayed onto the lawn). Fertilizers look scary â they often are applied by lawn services with warning signs stating that children and pets should be kept off the grass for at least 72 hours.