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Q: Can bears smell food in your house?

• <div><p>Yes, bears can smell through walls if they are close enough. Estimates vary, but experts say bears can smell up to a maximum distance between one and 20 miles. Food inside a house does not attract bears to the degree that food left outside does, though.</p></div>

Q: What temperature kills bed bugs and their eggs instantly?

• <div><p>A temperature of 119 degrees Fahrenheit will kill bed bugs and their eggs within 90 minutes. No temperature kills them instantly, but if exposed to high temperatures over extended periods, bed bugs will be killed off. Bed bug eggs must be exposed to the same temperature for 90 minutes to reach 100% mortality.</p></div>

Q: What scent drives rodents away?

• <div><p>The best way to deal with a rodent problem is to avoid it in the first place. One way to do that is to make your home smell uninviting to them. Here are some household products that can repel rodents. When using oils, try soaking a cotton ball in the stuff and leaving it in places rodents frequent:</p><ul><li><p>Peppermint oil</p></li><li><p>Eucalyptus oil</p></li><li><p>Cinnamon</p></li><li><p>Vinegar</p></li><li><p>Cedarwood </p></li><li><p>Cloves</p></li><li><p>Garlic</p></li><li><p>Chili oil/powder</p></li><li><p>Cayenne pepper</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Q: Are drain flies harmful?

• <div><p>Drain flies aren&rsquo;t likely to make you sick and typically aren&rsquo;t harmful to humans. They don&rsquo;t bite or sting; however, they can cause allergies. In some individuals, they can also trigger asthma. The main issue with these little bugs is that they&rsquo;re annoying, unsightly, and unsanitary. Like all flies, they can spread bacteria from garbage or your sewer system.</p></div>

Q: Can I remove animals myself?

• <div><p>DIY animal removal is rarely a good idea and is not advised for many reasons. First, these types of animals can carry diseases and, therefore, pose a health risk to you, your family, and your pets if mishandled. Second, depending on your city or municipality, it may be illegal to remove or handle wildlife yourself. </p><p>Sealing your home against these animals yourself is also a bad idea. Trapping an animal under your house will cause odor and insect problems when it passes away. </p></div>

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Last update on May 10, 2025

Reviewed in May 2025
Gavin did an excellent job cleaning and removing all the debris from my garage and around it for me .He was fast and efficient with his work ,very kind and definitely is a hard worker highly recommend for any big or small job you have .
G’s remodel and haul away
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Reviewed in March 2024
Patrick did a home inspection for the home I purchased. He took time and answered all questions and addressed concerns. Thank you Patrick for doing a great job.
QHS Pro
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Reviewed in January 2024
We had two other people out to clear blockage in our drain, without long term success. JW3 came out and cleared the obstruction and everything work wonderfully. He was an absolute gentleman and extremely professional. I would highly recommend him, we need more contractors like him out there.
JW3 Drain Cleaning
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Reviewed in September 2023
Very clean for such a nasty job. Left my place looking clean and tidy. Friendly and helpful guys!
General Plumbing and Septic Services, Inc.
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Reviewed in July 2023
good to work with trust haven solution they provide good service for computer thank you.
Trust Haven Solution, Inc.
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Reviewed in June 2023
Steve has done work for me in the past (remodel of an older house). He stands by his work and has been my go -to guy when I have additional repairs or issues. We recently found that a deck coming of the master bedroom had a rotted floor board. Needing the work done quickly to accommodate a...
Steve and Steve
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Reviewed in May 2023
Helped with landscaping, roofing, electrical, and plumbing. Very responsive and did a great job.
Steve & Steve Home Improvements
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Reviewed in April 2022
Great jobs guys !!! Showed up on time !!! Covered house with plastic even the outside areas. Did the job cleaned up all popcorn left and vacuumed and they where done before I knew it. Nice group of men very pleasant and polite to be in my home. Thank you Don’s ceiling & walls
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Reviewed in June 2011
What can I say ? 1-800-REMOTES made a dear, 83 year old lady VERY HAPPY. Mom wanted a new remote just like her old remote. Unfortunately, that wasn't possible. But the good folks at 1-800-REMOTES solved the problem. We ordered the replacement remote on 06/09/2011. Later that day, an e-mail...
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Serving Kernville, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1921

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"Jovany Maldonado does an amazing job has been our pest control agent for several years goes the xtra mile to take care of our pest control needs would highly recommend him and his company"

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Serving Kernville, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1927

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"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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O'Connor Pest Control

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Serving Kernville, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1952

We believe in providing the best value and pest control service to our clients. Our motto is if you’re not happy we’re not happy. 60+ Years of Pest Control Service in California. We provide Same Day Pest Control. Senior Specials. We respect your property and ensure that we leave the work area clean and tidy. We also use Eco Smart Products. (available upon request) Family owned and operated Pest Control Company. We strive for client satisfaction. We Take Pest & Termite Control Seriously! We give you a fair estimate before we begin a project. We have no hidden fees or extra charges. https://bakersfield.oconnorpest.com/

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Serving Kernville, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

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"We had called on several other vendors prior to calling Pest Pros and none of them resolved the problem. Pest Pros found entry points the other vendors all missed. We would highly recommend this company."

Recommended by83%of homeowners

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Benchmark Pest Control, Inc.

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Serving Kernville, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

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Small jobs welcome

"They saved the day our office had three dead possums under it the smell was to bad to work."

Response time10 hrs

Response rate94%

Recommended by82%of homeowners

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Serving Kernville, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1927

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"They were excellent, my pest issue was solve."

Recommended by83%of homeowners

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Ryans Structural Termite Control

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Serving Kernville, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

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"These guys did a wonderful job I was really pleased with the quality and efficiency of service."

Response time10 hrs

Recommended by94%of homeowners

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O'Connor Pest Control

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Serving Kernville, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1952

Free estimates

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Our staff consists of highly experienced pest and termite professionals with over 60 years of industry experience. We offer affordable pest and termite control solutions for homes and businesses. Our O'Connor Pest Control technicians understand your issues and we know how to get to the root of the problem in just a day. We are committed to ensuring your home or business is pest and termite free after we have worked on the job. Our mission is to provide friendly, reliable service that creates solutions to our customer's pest and termite needs. \n\n$49 Monthly General Pest Special Homes up to 2999 sq ft \nGophers & Rodents not included \nOne year minimum, offer expires 7/31/20\n \nFree Gopher/Rodent Estimate \nEco Smart Products \n559-408-5814 or 661-324-2701

Response time1 day

Response rate85%

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Serving Kernville, CA and surrounding areas

"They are good and satisfactory. They are professional and no issues. No pest problem after."

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Serving Kernville, CA 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.

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Pest Control questions, answered by experts

Yes, bears can smell through walls if they are close enough. Estimates vary, but experts say bears can smell up to a maximum distance between one and 20 miles. Food inside a house does not attract bears to the degree that food left outside does, though.

A temperature of 119 degrees Fahrenheit will kill bed bugs and their eggs within 90 minutes. No temperature kills them instantly, but if exposed to high temperatures over extended periods, bed bugs will be killed off. Bed bug eggs must be exposed to the same temperature for 90 minutes to reach 100% mortality.

The best way to deal with a rodent problem is to avoid it in the first place. One way to do that is to make your home smell uninviting to them. Here are some household products that can repel rodents. When using oils, try soaking a cotton ball in the stuff and leaving it in places rodents frequent:

Peppermint oil
Eucalyptus oil
Cinnamon
Vinegar
Cedarwood
Cloves
Garlic
Chili oil/powder
Cayenne pepper

Drain flies aren’t likely to make you sick and typically aren’t harmful to humans. They don’t bite or sting; however, they can cause allergies. In some individuals, they can also trigger asthma. The main issue with these little bugs is that they’re annoying, unsightly, and unsanitary. Like all flies, they can spread bacteria from garbage or your sewer system.

DIY animal removal is rarely a good idea and is not advised for many reasons. First, these types of animals can carry diseases and, therefore, pose a health risk to you, your family, and your pets if mishandled. Second, depending on your city or municipality, it may be illegal to remove or handle wildlife yourself.

Sealing your home against these animals yourself is also a bad idea. Trapping an animal under your house will cause odor and insect problems when it passes away.

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