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Q: Do stink bugs play dead?

• <div><p>Yes, stink bugs can play dead. Stink bugs don&rsquo;t just release bad odors, they have a defense mechanism to pretend to be dead, even when flicked over and swept into a trash bin. That&rsquo;s how stink bugs may keep coming back even if you thought you got rid of them. </p></div>

Q: How do I keep birds from pooping on my porch rails?

• <div><p>When it comes to keeping birds from doing their business on your porch rails, you have several DIY options and home remedies you can try: </p><ul><li><p>Tie a fishing line from one end of the deck post to the other. Birds won&rsquo;t be able to see the line across the railing, so they can&rsquo;t land on it. </p></li><li><p>Hang wind chimes close by, which may scare birds away. </p></li><li><p>Apply a bird gel repellent to the railings, which contains smells that birds generally don&rsquo;t like. Or, similarly, you can apply citronella or lemon oil around the railings, since birds don&rsquo;t like strong smells.</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Q: How often do I really need pest control?

• <div><p>How often you need pest control depends on your infestation problem. If you have a one-off issue, such as a wasp nest in a high-traffic area, you shouldn't need regular service. However, if you live in an area prone to ticks, termites, and ants, you'll likely need at least an annual pest control service. If the problem is persistent and significant, you may need quarterly or monthly service.</p></div>

Q: What attracts paper wasps?

• <div><p>Paper wasps, like many other wasps, are attracted to sweet smells that remind them of nectar. That&rsquo;s why wasps may buzz around you as you snack on watermelon on the patio. They may also like the scent of certain perfumes. Standing water attracts these wasps, too.</p><p>Paper wasps are also attracted to warm, sheltered spaces, where they can build nests and raise larva in protected areas away from predators. They may also be attracted to untreated wood on your deck or fence, as they use wood pulp to build nests.</p></div>

Q: Why not use poison for rodents?

• <div><p>Poison will kill small rodents and can seem like the quick and easy way to get rid of them. But&mdash;in addition to its inhumane nature&mdash;poison has some drawbacks. First of all, if you have small children or pets in the home, setting out poison isn't the best idea, as your pets or children could ingest it. </p><p>Poisoned mice and rodents don't die instantly. Instead, it can take several days for the poison to work its way through their system. In the meantime, there's a chance that a predator, such as a cat, fox, or other mammal, will eat the poisoned rodent and become poisoned themselves.</p></div>

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He did an awesome job. He replaced the wiring and cables in a very quick way. It the garage door works new again. Thank you for te fast job.
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Reviewed in March 2025
We hired James to move our router and modem as part of a project to remodel our basement. He evaluated what we needed and recommended equipment. He set up the network to support the gaming and working from home. Overall he was flexible to with our timeframe and knowledgeable.
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Reviewed in July 2024
Fabian and his crew has taken care of our landscaping for years. They provide great service every time. They show up as scheduled and make our yard look great. I highly recommend them !!!!!!!
GTO's Landscaping
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Reviewed in January 2024
Fantastic Service! Very friendly and these guys know what theyre doing! Perfect results with minimal instructions. They re-graded my entire lot and driveway after severe erosion made it almost impassable. Highly Recommended!
Triple D Dirt Works, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2023
Awesome men on time. Polite, knowledgeable, very through! They installed new kitchen sink and , faucet. Garbage disposal, Toilet, hot water heater. Brought everything up to.code. All the old equipment was removed, from job site work area was left clean. We highly recommend them and will...
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Reviewed in March 2023
Werner was great! He taped everything off so there was no mess, vacuumed everything out of the fireplace and wiped down the mantle. He even shined the glass up on the fireplace door. Cleanest chimney sweep I’ve had to date!
Upper Deck
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Reviewed in October 2022
Joseph Bisone is simply fantastic. His professionalism and follow up is impeccable. I would recommend him to anyone who is looking for a through home inspection. He is knowledgable, honest, timely and I would do business with him again. His responsiveness is top notch and his punctuality is...
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Reviewed in September 2022
They arrived on time and did a good job, cleaned up so well you wouldn't know they had been there. And our chimney was DIRTY!
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Reviewed in June 2022
Matt was quick to respond. He was thorough in his plan to deal with our bat problem. He and his team completed the project in stages as planned. He was also quick to respond to any questions or concerns. We were so impressed with the service we hired him for our pest control as well.
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Terminix® Pest Control

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Pest Control - Bugs and InsectsPest Control - RodentsPest Control - Termite+6 more

Serving Strawberry, AZ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1927

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very knowledgeable guy who seem to know what he’s doing. Don’t know results of spraying. Have had much rain since. Will have to see if it worked. Terminex will spray again the beginning of next month."

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Friendly Pest Control, LLC

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Mosquito ControlPest Control - Birds and BatsPest Control - Birds and Bats - For Business+8 more

Serving Strawberry, AZ and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Chris did an outstanding job. Arrived on time even texted approximately 10 minutes prior to his arrival. Extremely professional, informative and very nice. Thank you Chris for the great pest service. I would recommend Friendly Pest Control to everyone!!"

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Response rate87%

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Bulwark Exterminating

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Serving Strawberry, AZ and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Recently purchased home. Wanted to start a pest control service. After research, went with Bulwark for their outstanding ratings. Their service was prompt and the tech was very professional. Answered all my questions and took the time to go in detail on their service. My only small complaint was no treatments above eye level. The tech was able to de-web a few high corners and that was fantastic. But personaly, I wish I could just napalm the place and "feel" 100% sure that every nook and cranny has been treated. Outside of that personal opinion, the service itself was exemplary and would recommend it to anyone."

Response time1 hour

Recommended by96%of homeowners

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Better Than Pest Control

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Pest Control - Bed BugsPest Control - Bugs and InsectsPest Control - Bugs and Insects - For Business+1 more

Serving Strawberry, AZ and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He was wonderful! Very professional! Did job in timely manner! Haven't had any issues with pests/bugs since!"

Response time1 hour

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Pest Control - Bed BugsPest Control - Bugs and InsectsPest Control - Termite

Serving Strawberry, AZ and surrounding areas

In business since 1927

When it comes to protecting homes, Terminix has satisfied more customers than any other insect and pest control company in the industry, with more than 15 million service visits annually.

Recommended by30%of homeowners

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National Property Inspections

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Serving Strawberry, AZ and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

2012 Maricopa Business of the Year. Arizona's premier home inspection company. Thermal imaging certified, no extra charges for pools. Statewide service. We schedule termite Inspections as part of our Inspections. A Rated BBB. 6 month warranty included with every inspection. 7 day per week service. \nwww.arizonainspections.com\nOffice 520-208-2590

Recommended by85%of homeowners

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American Home Shield – Home Warranty

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Serving Strawberry, AZ and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

Credit card accepted

"United Air Temp was able to procure a replacement furnace controller board in a couple of days and Zachary was out within 4 days of the initial visit. The furnace now works very well."

Recommended by65%of homeowners

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Pest Control questions, answered by experts

Yes, stink bugs can play dead. Stink bugs don’t just release bad odors, they have a defense mechanism to pretend to be dead, even when flicked over and swept into a trash bin. That’s how stink bugs may keep coming back even if you thought you got rid of them.

When it comes to keeping birds from doing their business on your porch rails, you have several DIY options and home remedies you can try:

Tie a fishing line from one end of the deck post to the other. Birds won’t be able to see the line across the railing, so they can’t land on it.
Hang wind chimes close by, which may scare birds away.
Apply a bird gel repellent to the railings, which contains smells that birds generally don’t like. Or, similarly, you can apply citronella or lemon oil around the railings, since birds don’t like strong smells.

How often you need pest control depends on your infestation problem. If you have a one-off issue, such as a wasp nest in a high-traffic area, you shouldn't need regular service. However, if you live in an area prone to ticks, termites, and ants, you'll likely need at least an annual pest control service. If the problem is persistent and significant, you may need quarterly or monthly service.

Paper wasps, like many other wasps, are attracted to sweet smells that remind them of nectar. That’s why wasps may buzz around you as you snack on watermelon on the patio. They may also like the scent of certain perfumes. Standing water attracts these wasps, too.

Paper wasps are also attracted to warm, sheltered spaces, where they can build nests and raise larva in protected areas away from predators. They may also be attracted to untreated wood on your deck or fence, as they use wood pulp to build nests.

Poison will kill small rodents and can seem like the quick and easy way to get rid of them. But—in addition to its inhumane nature—poison has some drawbacks. First of all, if you have small children or pets in the home, setting out poison isn't the best idea, as your pets or children could ingest it.

Poisoned mice and rodents don't die instantly. Instead, it can take several days for the poison to work its way through their system. In the meantime, there's a chance that a predator, such as a cat, fox, or other mammal, will eat the poisoned rodent and become poisoned themselves.

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