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Q: Should I report a stray or feral cat?

• <div><p>If the cat is stray (you noticed a collar or other signs of domestication), the kind thing to do is to try and find the owner. Call around to other neighbors to see if they can lead you in the right direction. If you can get close enough to snap a picture, try posting an image of the cat to local community groups and pages on social media. </p><p>If the cat is feral, you can try to humanely trap them and participate in a local shelter&rsquo;s TNR program. Before attempting capture, call around to local rescues and shelters to make sure one near you does participate in a TNR program. They may even be able to catch the cat for you. </p></div>

Q: When are raccoons most active?

• <div><p>Raccoons are primarily crepuscular and nocturnal, meaning they are most active at dawn, dusk, and throughout the night. While less common, they may come out during the day to find food, especially in warm months or during the spring birthing season (April and May) when caring for their young. Seasonally, raccoons are active year-round and do not truly hibernate. However, during periods of severe cold, they will often remain in their dens for extended periods.</p></div>

Q: Where is the best place to put a squirrel trap?

• <div><p>Squirrels tend to forage, traveling along roof and fence lines. To trap a squirrel, placing a baited trap on the roof near the point of entry is the best option. If you can see them going in and out or recognize the damage they might be causing to the exterior of your home, you can also try placing traps near those locations.</p></div>

Q: Do I need to clean after pest control?

• <div><p>You will need to discuss with your pest control expert to know <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-clean-after-pest-infestation.htm">when and what to clean after the treatment</a>. Sometimes, you may have to wait a couple of weeks for deep cleaning to avoid wiping up the treatment they applied.</p><p>However, you&rsquo;ll want to wipe down any surfaces you use for food prep and eating. Before the treatment, you&rsquo;ll also want to make sure that items such as pet dishes and children's toys won&rsquo;t be exposed to the chemicals.</p></div>

Q: What kills mosquitoes naturally?

• <div><p>Naturally occurring EPA-registered Bti products are an effective way to kill off mosquitoes at the larval stage. And, although they won&rsquo;t wipe them out, there are lots of natural repellents that make your yard less attractive to mosquitoes. Try planting some marigolds, lemon thyme, or other plants they&rsquo;ll steer clear of, light a citronella candle or two, or lay some bug-offensive cedar mulch.</p></div>

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Last update on March 12, 2025

Reviewed in March 2025
Best cleaning service in town!! Exceptional customer service & will leave your house smelling fresh and extra clean! 10/10 recommend :)
Sparkling Spaces
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Reviewed in February 2024
Always a great experience working with Duct Dusters. They are prompt and do a thorough job with no mess.
Duct Dusters, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2021
Professional, clean, kept us informed about what they were doing and why. Put up plastic sheet between the area being treated and the balance of our house. Ran a fan unit with a long attachment to pull dust and chemicals the used out of the house. Polite and considerate helpers also
AdvantaClean of Springfield
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Reviewed in May 2019
We had a custom fitted window covering installed in a bedroom. The covering we chose was powered by remote control. The owners at House to Home did a professional job for us from order to installation. I would highly recommend them as the quality of their work and products is excellent.
House to a Home Interiors
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Reviewed in December 2017
Jack Robertson provides regular fertilizing and weed control maintenance on our lawn and it looks great.
Jack Robertson Lawn Care
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Reviewed in May 2017
Great-they were very professional and courteous. Service was completed in a timely way and they continued to come back and retreat until all pests were gone.
Orkin Pest Control
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Reviewed in September 2014
They are always prompt and professional. I've used Terminix for a number of years for both termite and pest control.
Terminix - Springfield -Termite & Pest Control
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Reviewed in July 2013
We've hired Lawn Doctor for the past several years to provide weed control, fertilization, grub control and aeration. Our lawn looks great and it's nice to not have to think about doing it ourselves. I have no complaints and am pleased with the service. I do not foresee any reason to cancel the...
LAWN DOCTOR
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Reviewed in June 2013
They are very polite and professional and take care of all our our routine lawn maintenance. They also take care of our fertilization and weed control. They are very reliable and will provide extra services upon request. We have the best looking lawn in the neighborhood! <br />
Springfield Lawn Barber
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Reviewed in June 2012
Bacon Termite and Pest Control are reasonably priced, responsive, and friendly. I haven't had anymore problems since their treatment. I use them every year.
BACON'S TERMITE & PEST CONTROL
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Terminix® Pest Control

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Serving Auburn, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1927

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"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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Serving Auburn, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1974

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Credit card accepted

"TruGreen provided transparent pricing and quality workmanship when treating my property for bed bugs. Their technicians were professional and thorough, ensuring every area was treated to eliminate the infestation. I appreciated their attention to detail and how they followed up to ensure the problem was resolved. I'll definitely be using their services again if needed."

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Auburn, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1927

Free estimates

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"We found evidence of termite infestation. They responded quickly and inspected property the following day. Price was reasonable and employee was knowledgeable. He explained scope of work and options thoroughly. We added pest control as additional price was very reasonable. Work was performed the following day and we are satisfied with service."

Recommended by83%of homeowners

Serving Auburn, 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 Auburn, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

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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."

Recommended by65%of homeowners

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Terminix

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Serving Auburn, 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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Enviro Management Group LLC

New to Angi

Serving Auburn, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

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Enviro Management based in Centre Hall, PA, offers preventative and on-demand pest control services and Insulation installation. Our unique business has a number of programs available that are designed to help homeowners, business owners, industrial clients and the agricultural sector with pest problems and Energy issues.\n\nAll of the technicians employed at Enviro Management are licensed with the Pennsylvania Department of Agricultural. Safety of a building's occupants and the sensitivity of the environment are always our top priorities when sending technicians out on the job.\n\nIf you want more information on the pest and Insulation services Enviro Management can provide, give our friendly staff a call today at 814-359-2600

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Pest Control questions, answered by experts

If the cat is stray (you noticed a collar or other signs of domestication), the kind thing to do is to try and find the owner. Call around to other neighbors to see if they can lead you in the right direction. If you can get close enough to snap a picture, try posting an image of the cat to local community groups and pages on social media.

If the cat is feral, you can try to humanely trap them and participate in a local shelter’s TNR program. Before attempting capture, call around to local rescues and shelters to make sure one near you does participate in a TNR program. They may even be able to catch the cat for you.

Raccoons are primarily crepuscular and nocturnal, meaning they are most active at dawn, dusk, and throughout the night. While less common, they may come out during the day to find food, especially in warm months or during the spring birthing season (April and May) when caring for their young. Seasonally, raccoons are active year-round and do not truly hibernate. However, during periods of severe cold, they will often remain in their dens for extended periods.

Squirrels tend to forage, traveling along roof and fence lines. To trap a squirrel, placing a baited trap on the roof near the point of entry is the best option. If you can see them going in and out or recognize the damage they might be causing to the exterior of your home, you can also try placing traps near those locations.

You will need to discuss with your pest control expert to know when and what to clean after the treatment. Sometimes, you may have to wait a couple of weeks for deep cleaning to avoid wiping up the treatment they applied.

However, you’ll want to wipe down any surfaces you use for food prep and eating. Before the treatment, you’ll also want to make sure that items such as pet dishes and children's toys won’t be exposed to the chemicals.

Naturally occurring EPA-registered Bti products are an effective way to kill off mosquitoes at the larval stage. And, although they won’t wipe them out, there are lots of natural repellents that make your yard less attractive to mosquitoes. Try planting some marigolds, lemon thyme, or other plants they’ll steer clear of, light a citronella candle or two, or lay some bug-offensive cedar mulch.

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