How do I keep birds from pooping on my porch rails?

• <div><p>When it comes to keeping birds from doing their business on your porch rails, you have several DIY options and home remedies you can try: </p><ul><li><p>Tie a fishing line from one end of the deck post to the other. Birds won’t be able to see the line across the railing, so they can’t land on it. </p></li><li><p>Hang wind chimes close by, which may scare birds away. </p></li><li><p>Apply a bird gel repellent to the railings, which contains smells that birds generally don’t like. Or, similarly, you can apply citronella or lemon oil around the railings, since birds don’t like strong smells.</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Q: Are water bugs just big roaches?

• <div><p>No, water bugs are not big roaches. Water bugs and cockroaches are different insects entirely, belonging to different orders. They are often confused for one another because they are similar in appearance, but water bugs and cockroaches have close-up differences in how they look, plus they behave and feed in very different ways.</p></div>

Q: How long can ticks live in a house?

• <div><p>Ticks love conditions where humidity is 90% or higher, so most ticks will die within a few hours to a few days in the average climate-controlled house. </p></div>

Q: Can you get rid of wolves naturally?

• <div><p>Yes, you can get rid of wolves naturally using nonlethal deterrents, like motion-activated lighting or loud music. You can also get rid of wolves with the same methods that apply to keeping other wildlife away&mdash;strong and tall fencing, a guard dog, and a clean property free from potential food sources. </p></div>

Q: Is fogging or spraying for mosquitoes better?

• <div><p>Spraying for mosquitos is better than fogging. A mosquito barrier spray is designed to linger on surfaces and kill mosquitos for up to three weeks, and repeated visits from your pest control pro can keep mosquitos out of your yard all season long. Fogging is a short-term fix that only works for about 72 hours and doesn't kill mosquito larvae or eggs. If you&rsquo;re concerned about the environment, a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/dryer-sheets-beer-diy-mosquito-control.htm">natural mosquito repellant</a> may be better than either fogging or spraying.</p></div>

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I highly recommend Martinez Roofing LLC! They repaired and replaced my ridge cap along with several damaged shingles, and the entire experience was great. From the first phone call to the final cleanup, they were prompt, professional, and easy to work with. The crew showed up exactly when they...
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Reviewed in May 2025
Complete professional tree removal. We had two dead Tamaracks next to our driveway that were 100'+ and needed to be brought down amidst several other trees, a house on one side and ours on the other. Precision work by a skilled team. Highly impressive and would recommend them without hesitation.
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I hired Joseph Danes with Apex Radon LLC out of Boise Idaho for Radon Mitigation for my home. He responded quickly and professionally with an assessment and proposal. I had researched radon mitigation options so I had an idea of what to expect and Joseph met all expectations. He was very...
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Mike has been a great resource for us. He is honest, punctual and has great communication. Mike recently helped us find an affordable and reliable A/C solution for our home that has kept us cool and saved us money. I'd recommend Mike to anyone needing help with home repairs.
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Joy and her team did a great job helping me with housekeeping services.
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I had roof damage along the eves from heavy snow last winter. My home is in McCall. I called several local roofers, and they appeared to be too busy to call me back. I used Angi's list for the first time and E&H contacted me. They added my repairs to other jobs they had in McCall. They kept me...
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Robert is a delight to work with! There seems to be nothing he can't do, and if there is, he will tell you up front. I am a realtor and will recommend him to my clients for general contraction, roofing, paint/staining, electrical work. He returns calls and shows up! Highly recommend...
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Timely, Knowledgeable. Efficient, courteous. Cost effective. Honest. Whenever I need appliance service I will use Appliance Service Co LLC and I will recommend them to family and friends.
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Michael and his team were an absolute pleasure to work with! We saved over $2000 from our other bids, and the quality of service/installation was top notch! We will defintely be using Stoneman for future projects and recommending him to our friends!
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Best pest control company that Iâ ve used. He is very response, completes the work quickly and absolutely stands behind his work. If I see a bug and call he comes right away and takes care of the problem. I would definitely recommend this person.
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Pest Control questions, answered by experts

No, water bugs are not big roaches. Water bugs and cockroaches are different insects entirely, belonging to different orders. They are often confused for one another because they are similar in appearance, but water bugs and cockroaches have close-up differences in how they look, plus they behave and feed in very different ways.

Ticks love conditions where humidity is 90% or higher, so most ticks will die within a few hours to a few days in the average climate-controlled house.

When it comes to keeping birds from doing their business on your porch rails, you have several DIY options and home remedies you can try:

Tie a fishing line from one end of the deck post to the other. Birds won’t be able to see the line across the railing, so they can’t land on it.
Hang wind chimes close by, which may scare birds away.
Apply a bird gel repellent to the railings, which contains smells that birds generally don’t like. Or, similarly, you can apply citronella or lemon oil around the railings, since birds don’t like strong smells.

Yes, you can get rid of wolves naturally using nonlethal deterrents, like motion-activated lighting or loud music. You can also get rid of wolves with the same methods that apply to keeping other wildlife away—strong and tall fencing, a guard dog, and a clean property free from potential food sources.

Spraying for mosquitos is better than fogging. A mosquito barrier spray is designed to linger on surfaces and kill mosquitos for up to three weeks, and repeated visits from your pest control pro can keep mosquitos out of your yard all season long. Fogging is a short-term fix that only works for about 72 hours and doesn't kill mosquito larvae or eggs. If you’re concerned about the environment, a natural mosquito repellant may be better than either fogging or spraying.

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