Are cockroaches dangerous for pets?

• <div><p>Roaches won’t sting your pets and don’t have venom like spiders do , but they present other dangers. Cockroaches are notorious carriers of diseases like salmonella and parasites like tapeworms. Because they’re so dirty, their bites (otherwise harmless) can also get infected. You don’t want your pets chasing and trying to eat cockroaches, or sleeping near a roach infestation. </p></div>

How do I prevent animals from building a nest in my house?

• <div><p>Once the animals and their young are out of the house, remove the nest and locate any entry points. Some may be difficult to find because some animals can fit through very small holes. Once you’ve located as many entry points as possible, use materials such as metal or masonry to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/5-ways-keep-critters-away-your-home.htm">block off the entry</a>. Ideally, you should choose materials that most animals cannot chew through. Create a one-way door or flap to allow animals to leave but not return. Additional methods include using repellants designed to make an area unappealing to the types of animals that find your home so inviting. </p></div>

Should I let cellar spiders live?

• <div><p>Yes. While cellar spiders can seem creepy or scary, they’re essential to the ecosystem. They feed on smaller insects in your home or elsewhere, keeping those populations in check. They’re also food for birds and small animals, so if you let a cellar spider live and simply transport it outside your house, you’re letting the natural cycle continue undisturbed. </p></div>

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Website: https://www.sunparrotservices.com. We are Sun Parrot Services, LLC, the trusted contractor you need to call if pests and wild animals must be removed from your property. We are a licensed and insured animal removal and wildlife trapping contractor based in Old Town, FL, serving all surrounding areas. Through the years, we have removed and controlled many different types of critters and pests such as rats, mice, squirrels, roaches, ants, spiders, and even wildlife like raccoons, opossums, armadillos, bats, and much more. These are some of the services we offer to our clients: Residential Pest Contro Commercial Pest Control Wildlife Removal Animal Removal Animal Trapping Wildlife Trapping Dead Animal Removal Rodent Control Bat Removal Exotic Bird Rescue At Sun Parrot Services, LLC, we take pride in using humane and safe methods in our animal removal and wildlife trapping projects. At the same time, we do our best to make sure that your family and all occupants of your property, including your pets, are safe during this process. For your animal removal, wildlife trapping, and pest control needs in Old Town, FL and all the nearby areas in the Levy, Hernando, Dixie, Gilchrist, Pinellas, Polk, Pasco, Sarasota, Hillsborough, and Alachua counties, we are the company you need to call. Contact Sun Parrot Services, LLC today to learn more about our services and to request a quote.

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Many people have reported success in using dryer sheets to deter mice. This result is likely due to the strong scent that the rodents don’t find favorable. However, using dryer sheets alone may not be a foolproof solution, and it's often better to combine various preventive measures, such as traps, repellent sprays, and proper storage practices, to protect your car from rodent infestations more effectively.

Roaches won’t sting your pets and don’t have venom like spiders do , but they present other dangers. Cockroaches are notorious carriers of diseases like salmonella and parasites like tapeworms. Because they’re so dirty, their bites (otherwise harmless) can also get infected. You don’t want your pets chasing and trying to eat cockroaches, or sleeping near a roach infestation.

Once the animals and their young are out of the house, remove the nest and locate any entry points. Some may be difficult to find because some animals can fit through very small holes. Once you’ve located as many entry points as possible, use materials such as metal or masonry to block off the entry. Ideally, you should choose materials that most animals cannot chew through. Create a one-way door or flap to allow animals to leave but not return. Additional methods include using repellants designed to make an area unappealing to the types of animals that find your home so inviting.

Once you’ve found your scorpion problem, there are plenty of ways to take action against those unwanted pests. The first things you should do are seal any cracks in your home, reinforce your screen doors, and clear up your brush and yard waste. If the problem persists, identify the hot zone areas where scorpions are most likely to go, then apply a sticky trap, spray with scorpion chemical spray, or use diatomaceous earth.

Yes. While cellar spiders can seem creepy or scary, they’re essential to the ecosystem. They feed on smaller insects in your home or elsewhere, keeping those populations in check. They’re also food for birds and small animals, so if you let a cellar spider live and simply transport it outside your house, you’re letting the natural cycle continue undisturbed.

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