What’s the hardest pest to get rid of?

• <div><p>It’s debatable, but most will say either termites or bed bugs are the hardest to remove. When dealing with termites, you must find the central nest (as opposed to satellite nests) and exterminate the queen and all potential queens, which often takes the work of a specialist. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-bed-bug-extermination-cost.htm">Bed bugs</a>, meanwhile, are incredibly hardy, good at hiding, and resistant to pesticides, so it takes very careful, very thorough work to get rid of them permanently. </p></div>

Do exterminators spray inside cabinets?

• <div><p>Yes, exterminators spray inside kitchen and other cabinets as part of a whole-home pest control treatment, especially when eradicating bugs that like to hide there, like roaches and ants. If you spot a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-rid-your-pantry-pests.htm">pest infestation in your pantry</a> or cabinets, be sure to show your pest control pro which areas have the most traffic.</p></div>

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Last update on December 06, 2025

Reviewed in April 2022
Great customer service at a reasonable price. Technicians seem to know their business and have been very courteous. I no longer worry about termites and insects/spiders are under control.
Senate Termite and Pest Control
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Reviewed in July 2016
e had a bad actor take control of the computer and do whatever they wanted to it. We couldn't even get it restarted after the scam artists got out. Mark Thein got it going again, removed malware and spyware, refurbished it, reorganized it, and set up a back-up drive so that we don't have to be...
RCS Computer Sales & Service
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Reviewed in June 2013
First off, I want to say that I have purchased a car from them. This review is not about the sales department, only the service department. I have nothing to say negatively about the sales department. They were fine. I took my vehicle in for an oil change and service. When I drove away,...
MIKE FINNIN FORD
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Reviewed in April 2012
They made it so easy. They were very hands on and picked everything up on time. My furniture was in a safe area where no one could mess with it. They had good climate control so nothing got damaged. They provide all of the covers for your furniture. I felt like everything was pretty safe.
PODS Moving & Storage
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Reviewed in November 2007
This company has a great reputation for quality, but I had horrible customer service. They were an hour late for the estimate, but I went with them for the quality. They ended up doing the job in twice as much time as estimated, spread over 2 days, and were even an hour and a half late for the...
HODGES GARAGES
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We are a licensed pest management company that provides superior services to residential and commercial facilities. Our use of education, integrated pest management, highly skilled technicians, and the best products available all work together to protect your facility, employees, trademark, health, and environment. We do not require lengthy contracts to be signed, nor do we charge an initial treatment fee. We also offer winter pricing.

Arch Electric Inc

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Arch Electric Inc

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Customers say: Quality work

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Arch Electric is the leading photovoltaic (solar energy) company in Wisconsin. We provide design, installation, system monitoring, education, and financing for renewable energy projects throughout the Midwest. Our team is recognized as one of the finest and most experienced group of renewable energy professionals in the area. We are also very experienced in large and complicated industrial wiring projects. If you have complex manufacturing equipment, we are very capable of doing the job right the first time.

"My solar panels are up, and I'm happy to say I have gotten a credit on my utility bill because of the surplus power generated. Arch Electric took care of all the paperwork and permitting, and the process was rather simple for me. Their sales reps and installers were excellent communicators, and I am happy with how the installation turned out."

Scot H on January 2021

"My solar panels are up, and I'm happy to say I have gotten a credit on my utility bill because of the surplus power generated. Arch Electric took care of all the paperwork and permitting, and the process was rather simple for me. Their sales reps and installers were excellent communicators, and I am happy with how the installation turned out."

Scot H on January 2021

Midwest Animal & Pest Control

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Midwest Animal & Pest Control

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Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

Midwest Animal and Pest Control offers Nuisance Animal Control and Pest Control in the Tri-State Area. We are licensed for Animal Control in IA, IL and WI and Pest Control in IA and IL.

KRAMER PEST CONTROL

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KRAMER PEST CONTROL

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Customers say: Quick response

32 years of experience

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"Cory and his sons do a great job for us . They are always on top of things whether it be insects, bugs ants or rodents. He has sprayed for us for many years and we hope to do business for many more."

Joyce W on November 2025

General Pest Control Services

"Cory and his sons do a great job for us . They are always on top of things whether it be insects, bugs ants or rodents. He has sprayed for us for many years and we hope to do business for many more."

Joyce W on November 2025

Plunkett's Pest Control

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Plunkett's Pest Control

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Customers say: Super punctual

Recommended by 92% of Angi customers

With over 100 years in business, we are earning your trust. Founded in 1915, Plunkett’s Pest Control is a family-owned & operated company with third-generation ownership. Plunkett’s delivers professional pest control services to residential and commercial clients in 20 states and growing. Our entire staff is knowledgeable, trustworthy, resourceful, and passionate about preventing & solving pest concerns for our clients and safeguarding the communities we call home.

"I think these folks know what they are doing, but communication and follow up is poor. I will try another company as I search for expertise and professional communication."

CYNTHIA H on November 2021

"I think these folks know what they are doing, but communication and follow up is poor. I will try another company as I search for expertise and professional communication."

CYNTHIA H on November 2021

Pest Control questions, answered by experts

Some people find that treating their yards with natural substances can help to repel ticks. In fact, pest extermination companies often offer all-natural lawn treatments to repel ticks. Household ingredients like oregano oil, clove oil, thyme, and citronella ward off ticks and are natural ways to get rid of fleas.

It’s debatable, but most will say either termites or bed bugs are the hardest to remove. When dealing with termites, you must find the central nest (as opposed to satellite nests) and exterminate the queen and all potential queens, which often takes the work of a specialist. Bed bugs, meanwhile, are incredibly hardy, good at hiding, and resistant to pesticides, so it takes very careful, very thorough work to get rid of them permanently.

Some believe that essential oils, like peppermint, may work the way that roach-repellent foods do: the roaches do not like the smell that the oil is producing and so they stay away. While essential oils can deter roaches from surfaces, they do not fight an infestation. Use essential oils as a prevention method, not a removal method.

Many scents are claimed to be roach deterrents and in some cases roaches will try to avoid them. That includes peppermint, eucalyptus, and citronella. But these scents aren’t much use for driving cockroaches away entirely -- roaches can live in horrible conditions and a few smells they don’t like won’t make them give up. Also, sprays made using these scents be irritating to your pet’s delicate nose. Instead, it’s best to turn to the remedies we listed above.

Yes, exterminators spray inside kitchen and other cabinets as part of a whole-home pest control treatment, especially when eradicating bugs that like to hide there, like roaches and ants. If you spot a pest infestation in your pantry or cabinets, be sure to show your pest control pro which areas have the most traffic.

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