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Item # : 24284782
Model # : TX-PRO
Bird-X Transonic Pro uses both ultrasonic and sonic to keep pests away.
- Built especially for indoor & semi-enclosed areas.
- Sounds disrupt pests’ communication, feeding habits, & habitat
Price is $35.79
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Item # : 848967
Model # : DIA45901
Combat ant killing bait protects your home and work spaces against ant attacks for longer and exterminates the entire colony.
- Insecticide that kills the queen and exterminates the entire colony of ants
- Unscented trap
Price is $7.89
Unit of measure 6/Box
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PIC ZAP RAK Handheld Electic Bug Zapper Racket (PCOZAPRAK) is New at Staples
Item # : 24375686
Model # : PCOZAPRAK
- Handheld design
- Kills insects upon contact
Price is $6.99
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Item # : 24325349
Model # : 300819
Raid Multi Insect, Killer 7, 15 oz
- Kills ants, spiders, roaches and flies
- No lingering odor
Price is $13.19
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Item # : 2716010
Model # : CL-005
Kills wasps, yellow jackets and hornet on contact
- Aerosol Spray
- Insecticide
Price is $16.19
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Brookstone Multi-Room Ultrasonic Pest Repeller System, 6-Pack (APWW6032183010) is New at Staples
Item # : 24631501
Model # : APWW6032183010
- Gets rid of mice, rats, spiders, roaches, ants, mosquitoes, fleas, bedbugs, crickets, ticks, etc.
- Ideal for the home, office, garage, warehouse, indoors, or outdoors
Price is $24.99
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Brookstone Mini Plug-in Bug Zapper, 2-Pack (APWW6084391010) is New at Staples
Item # : 24631513
Model # : APWW6084391010
- Plugs into any AC outlet
- State-of-the-art technology
Price is $13.99
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PIC Raid Apple Fruit Fly Traps, 2 Pack (PCO2PFFTARAID) is New at Staples
Item # : 24393725
Model # : PCO2PFFTARAID
- Attracts & kills fruit flies
- Non-toxic food-based lure
Price is $16.19
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Pic-Corp Raid Pantry Moth Trap, 2/Pack (PMOTHRAID) is New at Staples
Item # : 1376095
Model # : PCOPMOTHRAID
- Safe & e?ective way to control common house moths
- Safe to use around food & contains no poison or pesticide
Price is $8.69
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Item # : 764098
Model # : 365986
Exterminate insects on contact with this 17.5 Oz can of Raid Ant & Roach Killer with outdoor fresh scent.
- Roach Spray kills on contact and keeps killing with residual action for up to 4 weeks
- Kills Roaches, Ants, Silverfish, Crickets, Earwigs, Household Spiders, Multicolored Asia Lady Beetles, Stinkbugs, Scorpions and Black Widow Spiders.
Price is $6.29
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Item # : 23980682
Model # : PCO2PKFSTKRAID
- Catches over 150 flies per stick
- Metallic lure to attract flies
Price is $11.19
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PIC 2-in-1 Insect Zapper (PCOPBZ) is New at Staples
Item # : 24329810
Model # : PCOPBZ
- Attracts & kills mosquitoes & flying insects
- UV-A & IR LED
Price is $25.59
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Brookstone Multi-Room Ultrasonic Pest Repeller System, 4-Pack (APWW6073143010) is New at Staples
Item # : 24631504
Model # : APWW6073143010
- Gets rid of mice, rats, spiders, roaches, ants, mosquitoes, fleas, bedbugs, crickets, ticks, etc.
- Ideal for the home, office, garage, warehouse, indoors, or outdoors
Price is $19.99
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PIC Flickering Flame Solar Portable Insect Killer Lantern (PCORLPT) is New at Staples
Item # : 24630650
Model # : PCORLPT
- Solar-powered bug zapper with LED flickering flame effect
- Patented UV LED flickering flame effect and portable bug zapper
Price is $37.99
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Item # : 24284792
Model # : YG-SOLAR
Bird-X Solar Yard Gard safely repels pests from your yard with ultrasonic frequencies!
- Motion-sensor operation model
- Built-in infrared motion detector activates when pests move into its coverage zone
Price is $29.39
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P3 P7825 Underhood Animal Chaser (P3IP7825) is New at Staples
Item # : 23981018
Model # : P3IP7825
- Easy to mount
- Operates wirelessly
Price is $29.95
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Brookstone Ultrasonic Pest Repeller and Air Purifier (APWW6097270010) is New at Staples
Item # : 24631520
Model # : APWW6097270010
- High-frequency, ultrasonic waves drive away mice, rats, spiders, roaches, mosquitoes, rodents, bedbugs, moths, ants, and more
- Plugs into any wall outlet
Price is $24.99
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Item # : 24395878
Model # : ETS-98
- 100% effective, safe, permanent physical barrier
- Protect surfaces from corrosive droppings
Price is $283.69
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Item # : 24395880
Model # : SP-25
- 100% effective and nearly invisible physical barrier
- UV-treated to stand up to harsh conditions
Price is $52.39
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Item # : 24395895
Model # : MEGA
- Two high-output amplifiers cover up to 25 acres
- Comes with four different configurations for common bird infestations
Price is $3,534.95
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Item # : 24395886
Model # : BP-CART
- Reduces damages caused by birds
- Invisible gel maintains building integrity
Price is $104.69
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P3 P7930 Vibratech Mole & Gopher Chaser (P3IP7930) is New at Staples
Item # : 23980669
Model # : P3IP7930
- Chases away burrowing rodents with powerful vibrations
- Effective up to 1/3 acre
Price is $35.19
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Item # : 24395892
Model # : NET-PE-25-25
- Highest grade premium netting
- 100% effective, permanent solution
Price is $185.19
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Item # : 24395882
Model # : EWS-100
- 100% effective, safe, permanent physical barrier
- Protect surfaces from corrosive droppings
Price is $269.19
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Item # : 24535579
Model # : PCOGPT4
- Super-strong pest traps
- Works on the floor or against the wall
Price is $9.29
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Item # : 24412744
Model # : SJN629374
- Outdoor insect repellent for use in construction, logging, landscaping and more.
- Formulated with 30% DEET—provides up to eight hours of protection against mosquitoes.
Price is $219.39
Unit of measure 12/Carton
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Item # : 24395898
Model # : BX-LASER-IN
- Dual-colored fat-beam lasers
- Remote control included for access anywhere
Price is $383.09
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PIC Rodent Repeller LED Bulb (PCOLEDRR)(LED-RR) is New at Staples
Item # : 24329809
Model # : PCOLEDRR
- Repels rodents up to 440 sq ft
- Easy-to-use solution
Price is $27.79
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Item # : 24395879
Model # : EWS-10
- 100% effective, safe, permanent physical barrier
- Protect surfaces from corrosive droppings
Price is $35.99
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Item # : 24395873
Model # : SBXP-PRO-2
- Broadcasts bird distress calls and predator cries
- Covers up to 6 acres of land
Price is $765.49
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Item # : 24395885
Model # : QB4
- Ultrasonic “silent-to-humans” technology
- Covers up to 6,500 sq. ft. in enclosed or semi-enclosed areas
Price is $540.00
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Item # : 1376099
Model # : PCOGRT2F
- 2 rat & mouse glue boards
- Super strong
Price is $9.49
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Item # : 24541821
Model # : PCOFLYBAGRAID
- No chemicals; safe to use around food prep areas
- Uses food lure
Price is $14.29
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Item # : 24541807
Model # : PCOC1012
- Repels mosquitoes
- Each coil burns for 5 to 7 hours
Price is $14.59
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Brookstone Lightbulb Bug Zapper (APWW6037430010) is New at Staples
Item # : 24631509
Model # : APWW6037430010
- Replaces any standard bulb
- 14 white LEDs and 4 UV LEDs
Price is $9.99
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Pic-Corp Roach Prison Covered Insect Glue Trap, 2 pk (PCORP) is New at Staples
Item # : 1376093
Model # : PCORP
- Effective, especially where poisons should not be used as in homes or areas where children or pets play
- Once roaches are in, they are never out with super holding glue
Price is $5.69
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PIC Flickering Flame Solar Portable Bug Zapper Insect Killer Torch Lantern (PCOFLPT) is Out of stock
Item # : 24630653
Model # : PCOFLPT
- Solar-powered bug zapper with LED flickering flame effect
- Flameless LED automatically activated by dusk-til-dawn sensor; press power button once to activate upon purchase then place in direct sunlight
Price is $40.99
Raid Max Bug Barrier, 128 oz Bottle (SJN620726EA) is Out of stock
Item # : 24412797
Model # : SJN620726EA
- Max Bug Barrier
- Pleasant-scented liquid in bottle
Price is $29.16
Raid Wasp and Hornet Killer, 14 oz. Aerosol Spray, 12/Carton (SJN668006) is Out of stock
Item # : 1668091
Model # : DVOCB013536CT
- Kills paper wasps, yellow jackets, mud daubers, bees and bald-faced hornets in seconds.
- Kills wasps and hornets on contact from 22 feet away so you can stay a comfortable distance from the nest.
Price is $109.09
Unit of measure 12/Carton
OFF! Botanicals Insect Repellent, 4 oz. Bottle, 8/Carton (SJN694971) is Out of stock
Item # : 24412661
Model # : SJN694971
- Plant based repellent.
- DEET free.
Price is $108.49
Unit of measure 8/Carton
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15% off of Glad 13 Gallon Trash Bag, 8.5"x8.5", Low Density, .72 mil, White, 100 Bags/Box (CLO 78526)
Price is $16.39, Regular price was $19.39, You save 15%
Unit of measure 100/Box Price per unit $0.16/bag
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Price is $8.69
Unit of measure 60/Pack Price per unit $0.14/Pen
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Unit of measure 10/Pack Price per unit $1.95/Correction Tape
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13% off of Staples Notepads, 8.5" x 11.75", Wide Ruled, White, 50 Sheets/Pad, Dozen (ST57339M/57339)
Price is $16.99, Regular price was $19.59, You save 13%
Unit of measure Dozen Price per unit $1.42/Pad
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Price is $10.19
Unit of measure 1000/Pack Price per unit $0.01/Paper Clip
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Price is $60.99
Unit of measure 5000/Carton
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Price is $8.19
Unit of measure 4/Pack Price per unit $2.05/Correction Tape
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11% off of Staples 30% Recycled File Folders, 1/3-Cut Tab, Letter Size, Manila, 250/Box (ST56673-CC)
Price is $27.99, Regular price was $31.69, You save 11%
Unit of measure 250/Box Price per unit $0.11/File Folder
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13% off of Staples QuickStrip EasyClose Self Seal Security Tinted #10 Business Envelopes, 4 1/8" x 9 1/2", White, 100/Box (ST50308-CC)
Price is $7.99, Regular price was $9.29, You save 13%
Unit of measure 100/Box Price per unit $0.08/Envelope
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Price is $75.39
Unit of measure 2500/Carton
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15% off of TRU RED™ 8.5" x 11" Copy Paper, 20 lbs., 92 Brightness, 500 Sheets/Ream, 3 Reams/Carton (TR56959)
Price is $21.99, Regular price was $26.14, You save 15%
Unit of measure 1500/Carton
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62% off of Perk™ Choose-A-Size Paper Towels, 2-ply, 116 Sheets/Roll, 8 Rolls/Pack (PK55113)
Price is $9.29, Regular price was $24.59, You save 62%
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Pest control products include those for repelling or killing insects and those for deterring or killing pests like rodents. The products come in several applicator forms, including traps, repellents, sprays, and skin wipes with different insecticide or pesticide formulas and material. All are safe for indoor or outdoor use per directions. Each pest may have one or more dedicated control methods to eliminate them or keep them away from the home. Staples carries the most effective products from many brands, including respected names like Raid, d-CON, COMBAT, PiC, and OFF!.
Sprays and aerosols provide versatile insect control
A pest removal regimen includes trapping and removing or repelling bugs and vermin or killing them on contact. Many of the control products are sprays or aerosols to kill or repel specific types of insects.
Contact-kill sprays for flying insects target individuals or nests of wasps, bees, yellow jackets, and hornets that you need to eliminate from a safe distance. The sprays have powerful pumps, directing the spray up to 20 feet or more outdoors. Other aerosols are for indoor crawling bugs like roaches and ants that nest along floor-wall borders and interior crevices. The sprays come with insertable nozzles for directing the spray safely in narrow spaces. Most of these sprays not only kill the pests, but also leave behind a repellent barrier to deter further infestation. Other insect sprays are suitable for application on clothes or skin to ward off mosquitoes, gnats, or ticks outdoors.
Pest control for larger varmints
Getting rid of non-insect pests may require more diligence, depending on whether you choose to kill them. While users can trap gophers, moles, or other burrowers in cages and release them elsewhere, a less intensive and time-consuming alternative includes battery-operated sonic spikes. Drive these into the ground wherever there is a burrowed hole, and the stick emits continuous pulsations to drive the animals away.
Traps for killing rodents like mice are available in several styles, but many are messy and unsightly after the kill. However, some mousetraps hide the kill inside an enclosed and sealed snare. Users can bait the trap and twist a lid into place, activating an interior mechanism and exposing an entryway for the mouse. When the mouse enters, the trap snaps, killing the mouse and closing the entryway automatically. You don’t see the dead mouse or have to touch it to discard the entire trap. More standard traps, like mouse and rat glue boards without poisons or hinges to set, are available as well.
Are poisons available for rodents?
Many homeowners prefer killing rodents with poisons rather than trapping them. Bait stations, often with refillable blocks of poison, attract rodents into a feeding box, where they ingest the bait. The rodents go back outdoors to find water, but die from desiccation.
Are there alternatives to insect spray repellents?
Some pest control manufacturers offer individually wrapped towelettes moistened with repellents for wiping on clothes or skin for protection. Some repellents are available in non-DEET, natural formulas for those preferring a chemical-free application.
What other pest control methods are effective?
For indoor and outdoor ants, including carpenter and fire ants, use baited plastic and metal disks containing poison inside the disk. For houseflies, fruit flies, and moths, use nonpoisonous hanging glue ribbons with bait scents. The bugs fly to the ribbon and stick to the adhesive, where they wither away. Many ribbons hang inside an external cylinder, so they’re not an eyesore.