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Q: What scents keep animals away?

• <div><p>The best animal repellents for gardens include a variety of different scents. You can use predator urine to keep away deer, raccoons, squirrels, and more. The odor will tell the critters that your yard is a dangerous place. Other scents that repel critters are herbs like lavender, geranium, and mint. You can also use hot pepper, garlic, and strong-smelling soap.</p></div>

Q: What size dog is too big for a hawk?

• <div><p>Hawk attacks on pets are rare, and they won&rsquo;t target animals that outweigh them. Hawks typically weigh between one and three pounds. That means you don&rsquo;t need to worry if you have a Labrador Retriever or French Bulldog. However, small cats and toy breed dogs, like Chihuahuas, are at risk. Pet attacks are more likely in winter when food is scarce or in the early summer when inexperienced young hawks are honing their hunting skills.</p></div>

Q: What are the best ways to prevent a bird from returning to the nest site?

• <div><p>Both spikes and loose nets can be installed over nest sites to prevent the bird from returning, but nets are not a humane option since birds and other wildlife can get tangled in them. </p><p>Spikes are a humane alternative that deter nesting without harming the birds. In small areas, like vents, a very fine mesh net can be installed to prevent the bird from returning. These nets don't generally pose a risk to the birds.</p></div>

Q: What shouldn't you use or do to get rid of birds?

• <div><p>It's advisable to avoid using harmful methods to eliminate birds. Poisoning birds is inhumane and can have unintended ecological consequences, affecting other wildlife and pets. Similarly, using firearms or other lethal means poses safety risks and could be illegal in many areas. Sticky substances like adhesives can cause birds to become trapped and injured. Lastly, playing excessively loud or distressing noises can stress birds and humans. Focusing on humane and environmentally responsible strategies is essential when dealing with bird issues.</p></div>

Q: What is a natural deterrent for geese?

• <div><p>Look for goose repellents that contain the ingredient methyl anthranilate. This is a natural chemical found in grape juice. In human food, it&rsquo;s often used as grape flavoring. With geese, it&rsquo;s highly irritating. Grape Kool-Aid contains methyl anthranilate, the active ingredient in most bird repellents. It won&rsquo;t harm geese, but it will deter them. </p></div>

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Last update on April 03, 2026

Reviewed in April 2026
I received a phone call within 48 hrs. Technician came out to give estimate within 24 hrs. Technician even temporarily patched area of metal roof (ridge cap) where hole was after hail/wind storm. Very reasonable price. The 2 men were considerate, polite, timely and professional. I did secure...
Moeller Construction
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Reviewed in August 2024
Had a toilet installed and the toilet immediately broke. The tech used their own hardware to attach the toilet to the floor (Bolts, nuts) which is coincidentally where the toilet broke. It was like trying to get a child to take accountability for the damage in that they shut down and sat on...
Petersen Plumbing & Heating
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Reviewed in September 2023
They were very knowledgeable and organized. They found the problem quickly and fixed it immediately. They were very professional.
Waack and Sons Home Improvement
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Reviewed in April 2023
Darrin was quick with the visit and bid, offering a reasonable price for absolutely excellent customer service and a great, solid black vinyl- clad chain link fence. He listened carefully and implemented my ideas well. He's just plain easy to work with, and is both professional and very...
Schwind, Inc.
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Reviewed in March 2023
They are very professional and cleaned up everyday b4 they left.
J&J Painting
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Reviewed in August 2022
Excellent job with installation and providing instructions. The dogs have adapted to the fencing nicely.
Dog Guard
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Reviewed in August 2022
They did an addition with this job also. We love it and we really enjoyed working with Cajun and Eric and their team. So much so, we had them come back and do a screened in porch the following year.
Emergent Builders
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Reviewed in July 2022
They had a big crew that got it done exponentially and worked together and cleaned everything when they were done.
Doherty Brothers Roofing and Home Improvement
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Reviewed in June 2022
They do a great job and are very professional
NRE Land Solutions, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2022
very good service getting from TRUST HAVEN SOLUTION , everyone is very gracious and thorough
Trust Haven Solution, Inc.
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TruGreen

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Serving Aledo, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1974

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Service representative was very knowledgeable about lawn, shrub, and pest control."

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Aledo, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1927

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Both the inspector and the treatment guy were very friendly and professional. The inspector assessed our problem as an infection with fleas from a pet bird and he appeared to be right, however, the treatment guy said that he should have also checked for bedbugs. The treatment for fleas seem to have corrected our problem."

Recommended by83%of homeowners

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Advanced Pest Solutions, Inc.

4.5(

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Serving Aledo, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

Tim Sullivan, owner of Advanced Pest Solutions, has been servicing homes and businesses in the Quad Cities since 1978.\nWith over 40 years of pest control experience, our goal is to help you create a healthy living environment for your family or customers. Call our trained professionals today for a highly effective treatment plan for your residential or commercial site.\nOur affordable pest control services will eradicate the pests that are buggin' your home or business!\nWe are highly confident in our ability to properly eradicate the following pests: Ants, bed bugs, cockroaches, fleas, mites, hornets, wasps, rodents, spiders, mosquitoes, stink bugs, box elder bugs, crickets, ground beetles, and many more.\nSchedule an appointment with our experienced bug killer today. We won't let you down.

Response time4 days

Response rate87%

Recommended by66%of homeowners

Serving Aledo, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1927

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"From sales, termite application, and pest control Price Termite & Pest Control where professional and friendly. I was able to watch the treatments and they were exactly what was explained to me in my first meeting - no deviation or shortcuts. I highly recommend this company"

Recommended by85%of homeowners

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American Home Shield – Home Warranty

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Serving Aledo, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

Credit card accepted

"Pros: The people on the phone are really nice and helpful.
Cons: We found the lack of control over our service providers incredibly frustrating. Some of their service providers were really poor. One guy mailed me the parts and told me to fix the thing myself -- not because of anything I had done; just because he had better things to do and he knew that he wasn't going to lose AHS's business. Also, if your deductible costs more than the work would ordinarily cost, you still have to pay the full deductible. Finally, if you have a question, you have to wait on the phone for a full year and a day before anyone answers.
In the end, we decided that it wasn't really saving us much money, was making repairs take longer than they used to, and that we wanted to choose our own (better) service providers.

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Recommended by65%of homeowners

Serving Aledo, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1927

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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Presto-X (St. Louis)

New to Angi

Serving Aledo, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1932

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Since 1932, Presto-X (formerly Anderson Pest Solutions) has been providing expert pest control services guided by the enduring principles of providing world class service to our customers and taking care of our colleagues. Presto-X covers your home or business with expert knowledge, professionally licensed and trained technicians, and exemplary service designed specifically for you.

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Bird Control questions, answered by experts

The best animal repellents for gardens include a variety of different scents. You can use predator urine to keep away deer, raccoons, squirrels, and more. The odor will tell the critters that your yard is a dangerous place. Other scents that repel critters are herbs like lavender, geranium, and mint. You can also use hot pepper, garlic, and strong-smelling soap.

Hawk attacks on pets are rare, and they won’t target animals that outweigh them. Hawks typically weigh between one and three pounds. That means you don’t need to worry if you have a Labrador Retriever or French Bulldog. However, small cats and toy breed dogs, like Chihuahuas, are at risk. Pet attacks are more likely in winter when food is scarce or in the early summer when inexperienced young hawks are honing their hunting skills.

Both spikes and loose nets can be installed over nest sites to prevent the bird from returning, but nets are not a humane option since birds and other wildlife can get tangled in them.

Spikes are a humane alternative that deter nesting without harming the birds. In small areas, like vents, a very fine mesh net can be installed to prevent the bird from returning. These nets don't generally pose a risk to the birds.

It's advisable to avoid using harmful methods to eliminate birds. Poisoning birds is inhumane and can have unintended ecological consequences, affecting other wildlife and pets. Similarly, using firearms or other lethal means poses safety risks and could be illegal in many areas. Sticky substances like adhesives can cause birds to become trapped and injured. Lastly, playing excessively loud or distressing noises can stress birds and humans. Focusing on humane and environmentally responsible strategies is essential when dealing with bird issues.

Look for goose repellents that contain the ingredient methyl anthranilate. This is a natural chemical found in grape juice. In human food, it’s often used as grape flavoring. With geese, it’s highly irritating. Grape Kool-Aid contains methyl anthranilate, the active ingredient in most bird repellents. It won’t harm geese, but it will deter them.

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