Are snakes beneficial to have in your yard?

• <div><p>If the snakes in your yard are non-venomous species (like common Rat or Garter snakes), why not consider the live-and-let-live approach? Some benefits of not getting rid of snakes include:</p><ul><li><p>They’re great at controlling disease-spreading rodent populations, including rats, mice, voles, and moles.</p></li><li><p>Some non-venomous species (like the common kingsnake) eat venomous species like rattlesnakes and copperheads.</p></li><li><p>Species like the garter snake keep down populations of garden pests like slugs and grasshoppers.</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

How do you keep mice away permanently?

• <div><p>While keeping any critter away permanently isn’t always possible, you can keep mice away from your home by setting traps, fumigating your space, and sealing known entry points. Once you’ve taken these steps, take time to work on prevention measures, such as clearing out all clutter and recyclables and removing all food sources.</p></div>

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Q: What is the best frog repellent?

• <div><p>You can make a DIY frog repellent with salt, citric acid, or vinegar. Spray the repellent around your pool to deter frogs from jumping in. </p></div>

Q: Does one snake mean more?

• <div><p>No, one snake does not always mean more. While snakes do often congregate in dens to breed, for most of the year, they are primarily solitary creatures that do not travel in groups. A single snake may make its way near your home in search of food, warmth, or shelter.</p></div>

Q: Is it safe to leave a doggy door open?

• <div><p>No, it&rsquo;s not safe to leave a doggy door open. It might be more convenient, especially at night when you just want to lay in bed. However, when you leave it open, it increases the chance of other critters getting in without your knowledge. Also, it leaves your pup unsupervised for hours at a time. </p></div>

Q: How do you keep mice away permanently?

• <div><p>While keeping any critter away permanently isn&rsquo;t always possible, you can keep mice away from your home by setting traps, fumigating your space, and sealing known entry points. Once you&rsquo;ve taken these steps, take time to work on prevention measures, such as clearing out all clutter and recyclables and removing all food sources.</p></div>

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Hired tyler to do couple of jobs! Hes has done fencing jobs, clean up, landscaping, and mechanics! Always gets the job done! Reliable and responsible!
Tyler Lancaster
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Reviewed in February 2026
The subcontractor they sent out did the entire fencing, over 100 linear feet in approx. 6 hours and it is beautiful.
Ergeon
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Reviewed in December 2025
Jay’s Demolition handled our full swimming pool demolition. They are fantastic! We agreed on a start date and they showed up on time and ready to go each day. They started early and finished at dark every day. Even though it was a pool demolition they cleaned up each day. They had to access my...
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Reviewed in August 2024
They did such an exceptional job putting my fence up, I decided to hire them for my doggie door. Tony was fast, efficient and leaves my house in great shape. Also the installation looks great!
Magnolia Lawn Care LLC
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Reviewed in July 2024
Well, as far as pruning my very large tree and hauling it away everything was good. When it came to being careful of my yard, not so much. They were aware of my garden, established garden. I went out to check on their progress and there was one man in the tree top dropping limbs INTO MY GARDEN....
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Reviewed in January 2023
This job went perfectly. I own several rental properties in Merced - I live about 2 hours away in Gilroy. Yesy did a terrific job repairing a fence that had blown over. Working with Yesy was a pleasure. He communicated extremely well with me and handled the entire job remotely. He was...
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Reviewed in April 2022
Competitive pricing and excellent work. Showed up when he said they would be there and great customer service. Very, very satisfied with the fence they made and installed!
Christopher Colin Reid
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Reviewed in February 2021
They cut up and removed a large tree that fell during the last bid storm. Not only did he cut it up and stacked those logs, but also straightened the metal fence post that had been tipped. The fence looks as good as new.
Highground Excavating and Tree Service, Inc.
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Reviewed in July 2020
Sergio of Brick House Masonry and his crew are the ultimate professionals. Sergio listened to everything I envisioned and made it happen! He is kind and considerate. I needed to raise my walkway up to my door frames for a handicap ramp but wanted it to look like just a walkway and like it had...
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I hired Mr Love and Par 5 Construction to tear out several brick columns, older cement (25 years) that was cracked and lifting, and a planter made from bricks that were laid next to the front of the house causing dry rot in the siding, and to install a new double wide chain link gate. A side...
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Animal Fencing questions, answered by experts

You can make a DIY frog repellent with salt, citric acid, or vinegar. Spray the repellent around your pool to deter frogs from jumping in.

If the snakes in your yard are non-venomous species (like common Rat or Garter snakes), why not consider the live-and-let-live approach? Some benefits of not getting rid of snakes include:

They’re great at controlling disease-spreading rodent populations, including rats, mice, voles, and moles.
Some non-venomous species (like the common kingsnake) eat venomous species like rattlesnakes and copperheads.
Species like the garter snake keep down populations of garden pests like slugs and grasshoppers.

No, one snake does not always mean more. While snakes do often congregate in dens to breed, for most of the year, they are primarily solitary creatures that do not travel in groups. A single snake may make its way near your home in search of food, warmth, or shelter.

No, it’s not safe to leave a doggy door open. It might be more convenient, especially at night when you just want to lay in bed. However, when you leave it open, it increases the chance of other critters getting in without your knowledge. Also, it leaves your pup unsupervised for hours at a time.

While keeping any critter away permanently isn’t always possible, you can keep mice away from your home by setting traps, fumigating your space, and sealing known entry points. Once you’ve taken these steps, take time to work on prevention measures, such as clearing out all clutter and recyclables and removing all food sources.

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