• Ants are common pests in homes and business offices.Ants Closeup 2 image by Edwar Xie from Fotolia.com
  
  Professional pest control services can become expensive, so you may want to buy pest control products you can apply yourself. It is important to identify the reason you need these products prior to selecting one.
  
  

Riddex

• Riddex Plus is an electronic pest control system. You plug the unit into an outlet and it turns all home wiring into a force field which repels pests such as roaches and rodents. Riddex protects up to 2,000 square feet. The unit is environmentally safe and is not an ultrasonic product.
  
  

Orange Guard

• Orange Guard is an insecticide with the active ingredient d-Limonene or orange peel extract. The extract removes the wax coating of the insect's respiratory system while the scent of d-Limonene acts as an insect repellent. Orange Guard is water based and is most effective when used in areas where it may be absorbed. It is environmentally safe and you can use it around food.
  
  

Monterey

• Monterey Once a Year Insect Control is an all natural product absorbed through the roots of plants and carried to throughout the plant to help it repel harmful insects. It is for exterior use only. It is harmful to aquatic creatures, however, so you must not use it near any sources of water.
  
  

Good Life

• The Good Life Pest Repeller Ultimate AT plugs into a wall outlet. It features ultrasonic and electromagnetic technology and ionic rodent control. The electromagnetic technology is designed to irritate the nervous system of pests such as rodents and insects. The ultrasonic technology emits a high-pitch tone which is unpleasant for pests; it reaches up to 5,000 square feet. The ionic technology diminishes scents which attract pests. The unit is safe for children and pets and features a night light and an extra outlet.
  
  

Bayer

• Bayer Advanced Home Pest Plus Germ Killer is an insecticide. It features a sanitizer which removes germs that insects leave behind. The product provides protection for up to a year and can serve as an outdoor barrier treatment. Bayer recommends that the product be used indoors as a spot or crevice treatment only. The product is banned in California.