How do I block this bot?

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    I noticed a bot in my logs trying to hit pages of my site for the past 3 days.
    Can someone advise on how I can block this guy from accessing my website?
    Thanks in advance

    Domain Name vericenter.com ? (Commercial)
    IP Address 65.38.102.# (VeriCenter)
    ISP VeriCenter
    Location Continent : North America
    Country : United States (Facts)
    State : Texas
    City : Houston
    Lat/Long : 29.775, -95.613 (Map)
    Visit Length 0 seconds
    Page Views 1
    Referring URL
     
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  2. Smyrl

    Smyrl Tomato Republic Staff

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    Deny them using your .htaccess file if running Apache.

    Add the line

    deny from 65.38.102
     
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  3. goodfolks

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    Thank you for the quick response. I have added the line.
    Will keep you posted.
     
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    It worked. Thanks!!!!!
     
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