What can I put around my home’s foundation to keep mice away?

• <div><p>One of the best <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-do-you-get-rid-mice.htm">ways to get rid of mice</a> is to prevent them from showing up in the first place with smart tricks—like placing a deterrent around the foundation of your house. Try building a barrier of rocks to make it harder for such rodents to get cozy in the small corners and crawl spaces that might give them access to the interior.</p></div>

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Q: Can you vacuum up mouse or rat droppings?

• <div><p>No, you should never vacuum or sweep up mouse or rat droppings, as doing so can release harmful particles into the air and increase your risk of disease exposure. Instead, wear gloves and a mask, spray the droppings with a disinfectant spray, let it soak for a few minutes, and then carefully wipe them up with paper towels. Afterward, disinfect the area thoroughly and immediately wash your hands when you&rsquo;re done.</p></div>

Q: What smells keep hornets away?

• <div><p>The best hornet repellent includes a variety of essential oils such as peppermint, clove, geranium, and lemongrass, all of which have a pungent smell that hornets can&rsquo;t stand. </p></div>

Q: What shouldn’t you do when trying to get rid of squirrels?

• <div><p>Unlike for rats and mice, poisonous baits and fumigants aren&rsquo;t a legal option for dealing with squirrel invasions. So, don&rsquo;t set any traps up using standard rodenticides. Remember that you typically need a permit for trapping and relocating squirrels found on your property. Some states even specify the types of traps you need to use.</p></div>

Q: What are natural ways to get rid of gnats?

• <div><p>Naturally get rid of gnats by luring them into a homemade trap with sweet-smelling items from around the house. Cover a bowl with plastic wrap, place a paper cone in a jar, or simply leave a wine bottle with a bit of residue on the bottom. Each of these traps will attract remaining gnats and keep them from spreading.</p></div>

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We hired Granite Peak Home Inspections to perform an inspection on our home. The owner of the company was great to work with! He was very thorough in his assessment of our home and very kindly shared his findings with us. If you’re looking for a home inspection to be performed, I recommend...
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Reviewed in September 2025
He showed up exactly when he said he would and stayed at least 4 hours late on a Friday to get the job done. Very professional. Much appreciated. I finally found an electrician I can count on in Weaverville. Highly recommend! Thanks Jacob
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Reviewed in June 2024
Martin with Vista Point Builders was very professional, communicative, and accommodating. We very much enjoyed working with him on our kitchen floor project.
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Great job with acid wash and cleaning
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Mnm flooring was affordable. they showed up time to do a kitchen of luxury vinyl plank. They came in did it all in one day highly recommend this company to anyone who wants their flooring installed
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James & his crew were friendly, professional & efficient. The job was completed ahead of schedule & within the timeline they said it would be. We're very pleased with the fence & the entire experience
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Bonified Flooring Design was fantastic to work with. Ruben answered my phone calls, promptly, showed up on time for the appointments, and gave us a very detailed bid at a fair price. He started the job on time and did everything he said he would do, even a few extras. Ruben and his crew were...
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Reviewed in August 2022
Friendly, experienced, and professional. The whole process was easier than expected. Scott handle all the permitting process and the inspections. No additional cost or repairs where not needed. The job was done correctly on time and within budget.
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Reviewed in August 2022
I hired Walker's Home & Commercial Inspections because I was putting my older home on the market and wanted to know what repairs, if any, needed to be completed before selling. Mr. Walker pointed out several deficiencies. There was earth/wood contact below the kitchen window and some...
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Jonathan arrived early and was finished in a little more than two hours. He did an excellent job and left the work site clean. I would recommend him to anyone needing a new garage door!
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Terminix® Pest Control

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Serving Weaverville, 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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"I was very impressed with the work they preformed and I will use them for pest control as well"

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"Recent purchases for termites and pest control. Time will tell if they got it right."

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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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"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."

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Team Too Termite & Pest Control

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Accel termite control & accel home services

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In business since 1999

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Pest Control questions, answered by experts

No, you should never vacuum or sweep up mouse or rat droppings, as doing so can release harmful particles into the air and increase your risk of disease exposure. Instead, wear gloves and a mask, spray the droppings with a disinfectant spray, let it soak for a few minutes, and then carefully wipe them up with paper towels. Afterward, disinfect the area thoroughly and immediately wash your hands when you’re done.

The best hornet repellent includes a variety of essential oils such as peppermint, clove, geranium, and lemongrass, all of which have a pungent smell that hornets can’t stand.

Unlike for rats and mice, poisonous baits and fumigants aren’t a legal option for dealing with squirrel invasions. So, don’t set any traps up using standard rodenticides. Remember that you typically need a permit for trapping and relocating squirrels found on your property. Some states even specify the types of traps you need to use.

Naturally get rid of gnats by luring them into a homemade trap with sweet-smelling items from around the house. Cover a bowl with plastic wrap, place a paper cone in a jar, or simply leave a wine bottle with a bit of residue on the bottom. Each of these traps will attract remaining gnats and keep them from spreading.

One of the best ways to get rid of mice is to prevent them from showing up in the first place with smart tricks—like placing a deterrent around the foundation of your house. Try building a barrier of rocks to make it harder for such rodents to get cozy in the small corners and crawl spaces that might give them access to the interior.

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