• <div>Rats are always on the search for places where they can find security, food, and water. Homes may offer these features, but they are often difficult to enter. Rats may also enter a home’s sewer system where they are attracted to food scraps, water, human waste, and the safety of an area free from cats, dogs, owls, or other predators.</div>

How do I permanently get rid of skunks?

• <div>The best way to permanently get rid of skunks is by setting up deterrents around your property to keep skunks out. Get rid of skunks permanently by:<ul><li>Not leaving food or water outside</li><li>Installing a motion-sensor sprinkler system</li><li>Installing fencing that’s at least 3 feet high and a foot deep</li><li>Adding motion-sensor lights in the yard</li><li>Cleaning up brush, sticks, woodpiles, and leaves on your property so skunks can’t use the materials for a nest</li><li>Seal up cracks and holes around your property to prevent skunks from building a den</li><li>Placing fresh lemon peels around the perimeter of your home</li></ul></div>

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Last update on December 01, 2025

Reviewed in July 2017
Summer 2015 we put an offer on a house in the Goldenview Park Subdivision. It came back that the house had been treated for carpenter ants in the finished basement. We adjusted our offer and this company gave the selling agent a letter, on letterhead, stating that carpenter ants where not like...
Pied Piper Pest Control
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Reviewed in January 2016
Technician claimed a U-joint was bad and deemed my Tacoma unsafe to drive. I questioned the diagnosis but the tech insisted I needed a whole new control arm. Kendall rented me a Tacoma while we they waited for parts to arrive. Cost estimate was $1800 for two new control arm assemblies...
Kendall Toyota Anchorage
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Reviewed in October 2014
There have been several relatively minor issues with valves/parts with the sprinkler, mosquito control and French drain system. When I have called Superior to leave a message and report a problem, I generally do NOT get a call back until I have made several calls or sent several e-mails. This...
Superior Lawn Care And Landscaping
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Reviewed in August 2014
The control panel on my Amtrol Boilermate water heater wasn't working. I called Mountain Mechanical Monday AM and Matt came over that same day. He fixed the problem on the spot and I learned a lot about my heating system from him in the process. Will definitely call him for any future...
Always On Call Mountain Mechanical Corp
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Reviewed in June 2014
Taylored was impressive in every regard, from their responsiveness over a weekend to their final quality control. I have recommended them to several others since their high quality response to my needs. They are not inexpensive but worth every dime.
Taylored Restoration
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Reviewed in March 2014
They tested the system and found that the run capacitor was leaking, changed the control box, the pressure gauge and pressure switch. They found that there was a grounding problem, and replaced one of the wires from the junction box to the well, then set the pressure tank to the proper...
ANCHORAGE WELL & PUMP SVC INC
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Reviewed in March 2012
I would not consider anyone else for this service. They also provide pest control services. They are expanding to include landscaping services as well. I highly recommend them.
Alaska's Best Pest Control
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Reviewed in January 2012
After each call problem with pest has been eliminated. We would recommend Eagle Pest Control, Highly!
Eagle Pest Control & Tree Service
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Reviewed in January 2012
Great folks. I had taken the Explorer to the local dealer. They told me it was the computer controller that was bad, that it was not made anymore but, lucky me, they found a used one for $900, add $300 for labor, so $1200 to repair the 4 wheel drive. Forget that. I took it into Arctic Import...
Arctic Import Repair
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Reviewed in November 2010
Meadow Lakes Supply Company was very responsive and punctual. I live outside of town in an area that is difficult to locate without detailed directions. Meadow Lakes Supply Company showed up at the appointed time, even though I did not provide them with directions. I originally thought my...
Meadow Lakes Supply
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APEX provides Excellent Pest and Bed Bug services at affordable rates! We are Locally owned and operated. Certified and Insured. Quality Service at Competitive Rates. Guaranteed!

"Always prompt, always courteous, ALWAYS customer-focused. Excellent communication skills by everyone on staff, and the fieldwork by Tim and Doug is always top notch."

Sherri D on June 2025

APEX provides Excellent Pest and Bed Bug services at affordable rates! We are Locally owned and operated. Certified and Insured. Quality Service at Competitive Rates. Guaranteed!

"Always prompt, always courteous, ALWAYS customer-focused. Excellent communication skills by everyone on staff, and the fieldwork by Tim and Doug is always top notch."

Sherri D on June 2025

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Alaska Pest Management has been the leading pest control company in Southeast Alaska for over 30 years. We are Alaskan-owned and operated and have extensive experience with local pests. If you are looking for a first-class, locally owned, and operated pest control solution, you have found it! Our technicians are trained and certified in a wide range of pest control services including insects, disinfectant rodents, birds, ornamental tree pests, and more!

Pest Control questions, answered by experts

Rats are always on the search for places where they can find security, food, and water. Homes may offer these features, but they are often difficult to enter. Rats may also enter a home’s sewer system where they are attracted to food scraps, water, human waste, and the safety of an area free from cats, dogs, owls, or other predators.

The best way to permanently get rid of skunks is by setting up deterrents around your property to keep skunks out. Get rid of skunks permanently by:

Not leaving food or water outside
Installing a motion-sensor sprinkler system
Installing fencing that’s at least 3 feet high and a foot deep
Adding motion-sensor lights in the yard
Cleaning up brush, sticks, woodpiles, and leaves on your property so skunks can’t use the materials for a nest
Seal up cracks and holes around your property to prevent skunks from building a den
Placing fresh lemon peels around the perimeter of your home

Getting roaches to completely go away will take a lot of effort, and they hardly ever go away on their own. You will likely need a combination of home treatments, like roach sprays and traps, and regular visits from an exterminator, to control an infestation. It can take awhile for these treatments to start working, and you’ll need to stay on top of replacing old traps and having additional extermination services, plus keeping your home clean and decluttered, to deter roaches.

Termites, carpenter ants, and wood-boring beetles can move from wood furniture to other areas of your home. If you notice signs of bugs in wood furniture, it's best to remove and isolate it for treatment. Remember that it can be difficult to identify which type of pest you are dealing with, and they can already be in areas of your home.

If DIY methods don’t work or you don’t know which pest it is you should contact an exterminator if you are showing signs of wood-eating pests to prevent further damage.

Some natural applications are known to make bed bugs unhappy, like peppermint and tea tree oil. But bed bugs are tenacious and as long as there are sleeping humans around to feed on, they’ll stick around. It’s best to destroy them outright by using heat, steam, or fumigation methods.

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