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Mighty Green
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Mosquito Control

Serving Cottondale, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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We are a professional lawn care company specializing in fertilization, weed\ncontrol, and seasonal turf treatments designed to keep your lawn healthy,\ngreen, and thriving year-round. Our customized programs target common\nlawn issues such as weeds, insects, and disease while strengthening soil\nhealth for long-term results. We pride ourselves on dependable service, clear communication, and measurable improvements with every visit. Whether you're looking to\nrevive a struggling lawn or maintain a beautiful one, our team delivers\nconsistent, professional care you can trust.

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Bust-A-Bug Pest Control, LLC
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Pest Control - Bed BugsPest Control - Bugs and InsectsPest Control - Rodents

Serving Cottondale, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"We no longer live in Alabama and can not find a Pest Control person like Efren, in the new state we are in. He is very knowledgeable and very awesome. We miss him! If he was not available when we needed him, we would wait until he was. He is an honest and trustworthy guy."
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Response time12 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Critter Control of Birmingham
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Mosquito ControlPest Control - Bed BugsPest Control - Birds and Bats+9 more

Serving Cottondale, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 1983

Emergency services offered

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"They arrived on time and were very knowledgeable about this nasty infestation we have had in our area. The steps they took have done a good job of controlling the problem with these nasty rodents. I would definitely recommend these guys a good line of defense against roof rats."
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Pest Control questions, answered by experts

Roaches have a strong sense of smell and are repelled by a variety of potent aromas. Scents that can help deter them include citrus (such as lemon and orange), herbs like peppermint, mint, basil, thyme, and oregano, spices like bay leaves, cinnamon, clove, and garlic, as well as lavender, eucalyptus, citronella, tea tree oil, and vinegar.

You can use these scents in several ways to create an unwelcoming environment for roaches:

  • Plants: Place mint or lavender plants in your home or garden.

  • Powders and Leaves: Sprinkle garlic powder or place crushed bay leaves and citrus peels in high-risk areas like kitchens, bathrooms, and entry points.

  • Sprays: Create a diluted solution with scents like lemon or vinegar to spray in your home. These can also be used in cleaning products or as room fresheners.

  • Essential Oils: While essential oils of these scents can be used, be cautious as they can be toxic to pets if inhaled.

It is important to note that while these smells can help keep roaches away, they typically do not kill them and may not be enough to drive out an existing infestation entirely. For best results, combine these scent-based deterrents with regular cleaning. Be sure to clean up all food spills, crumbs, and dirty dishes promptly, and keep trash cans covered with a tight-fitting lid to remove potential food sources.

Most bugs that get into and reside inside our homes are harmless. However, you should address the presence of harmful ones, such as bed bugs, roaches, or termites, that can harm you and your home. Additionally, if you notice a significant increase in bug sightings of any kind, it's a good time to perform a home inspection, looking for water or structural damage that could be inviting them in. 

They’re a nuisance, but silverfish aren’t nearly as dangerous as other pests like cockroaches, mice, termites or bed bugs. They don’t carry diseases that humans or pets can catch, and they don’t cause widespread destruction like termites or rats. Silverfish are small and find it very easy to get inside any exposed foodstuffs. Like weevils, you may find them in unprotected flour, cereal, grains, bread boxes, chip packages and more. They will happily nibble fabric and paper as well, so they can cause damage to furniture, clothing, books, bedding, curtains and other materials.

Some species of bees (not to mention hornets) are aggressive and dangerous to have in your walls. If they swarm in anger or defense, they could badly hurt people in your home. Other species of bees are largely harmless and many people live in close proximity to them.

Either way, bees making hives in your walls usually causes damage. It can contribute to moisture problems, and attract other pests. Those problems get even worse if honeycombs build up. So we strongly suggest you find a way to keep bees from taking up permanent residence.

An outdoor mister can help repel certain bugs like mosquitoes, flies, and other pests. However, not all pesticides can be applied using a misting system. Mosquito treatments are particularly effective when applied this way because the insecticides that are inside of the water droplets dispersed through the area land in the places where mosquitoes (and their larva) are most likely to congregate.

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