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Newnam Restoration Services Inc

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Newnam Restoration Services Inc

4.89(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers

We specialize in animal damage restoration/animal trapping coordination and insurance negotiations. This includes insurance work, raccoon, bat, and squirrel damage to attics, and animal entry prevention. Read about our patented 5 Step Process, and how we can restore your home and protect your family!

"It went great. They are very informative and are helpful. They are also upfront about everything and willing to answer any questions I had. I can always get a hold of someone if I needed something unlike other company I worked with. Also when they follow up they are very professional about it."

Carla J on September 2021

We specialize in animal damage restoration/animal trapping coordination and insurance negotiations. This includes insurance work, raccoon, bat, and squirrel damage to attics, and animal entry prevention. Read about our patented 5 Step Process, and how we can restore your home and protect your family!

"It went great. They are very informative and are helpful. They are also upfront about everything and willing to answer any questions I had. I can always get a hold of someone if I needed something unlike other company I worked with. Also when they follow up they are very professional about it."

Carla J on September 2021

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The Davey Tree Expert Company

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The Davey Tree Expert Company

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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers

Call today for a free consultation. Our team of certified arborists provides expert tree and lawn services, trimming, removals, insect and disease prevention and more. All Davey Tree specialists are licensed, bonded and insured and committed to personalized client service and accomplishing your property goals. Contact us today to get started!

"It went great. On time on budget, professional and friendly. Made good suggestions."

Lisa S on September 2018

Call today for a free consultation. Our team of certified arborists provides expert tree and lawn services, trimming, removals, insect and disease prevention and more. All Davey Tree specialists are licensed, bonded and insured and committed to personalized client service and accomplishing your property goals. Contact us today to get started!

"It went great. On time on budget, professional and friendly. Made good suggestions."

Lisa S on September 2018

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Beyer Builders Inc

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Beyer Builders Inc

4.90(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers

Beyer Builders Inc. is an owner operated and service driven business which means better value and greater success for you. A home maintenance and remodeling company that brings over 30 years experience to the building industry. Our team has the experience to turn your dreams into reality. Having the expertise to build new or restyle your home to fit your current and changing needs. Beyer Builders eliminates the need to call a general handyman, plumber, electrician, carpenter or painter to maintain your home. We provide all your home maintenance and remodeling services through one company and one call. We put your mind at ease, knowing your home is being cared for by our team of licensed and insured professionals. Your one trusted source for all your renovation and maintenance needs. Our rates begin at $125.00 for the first hour and $45.00 per every 1/2 hour after plus materials on most jobs. Being a small business we work hard on trying to keep our operating costs down to pass on savings to our customers. We accept Visa and MasterCard credit cards with a small transaction fee of 3.25% added to the total invoice should you choose this method of payment.

"We are extremely pleased with each of the many indoor- outdoor projects Beyer Builders professionally completed for us. They have brought our vision to reality by communicating easily and professionally with their great advice, proposals, and contracts. Their exceptional craftsmanship and workmanship include extraordinary attention to detail, done in a friendly manner."

Sherri M on May 2021

Beyer Builders Inc. is an owner operated and service driven business which means better value and greater success for you. A home maintenance and remodeling company that brings over 30 years experience to the building industry. Our team has the experience to turn your dreams into reality. Having the expertise to build new or restyle your home to fit your current and changing needs. Beyer Builders eliminates the need to call a general handyman, plumber, electrician, carpenter or painter to maintain your home. We provide all your home maintenance and remodeling services through one company and one call. We put your mind at ease, knowing your home is being cared for by our team of licensed and insured professionals. Your one trusted source for all your renovation and maintenance needs. Our rates begin at $125.00 for the first hour and $45.00 per every 1/2 hour after plus materials on most jobs. Being a small business we work hard on trying to keep our operating costs down to pass on savings to our customers. We accept Visa and MasterCard credit cards with a small transaction fee of 3.25% added to the total invoice should you choose this method of payment.

"We are extremely pleased with each of the many indoor- outdoor projects Beyer Builders professionally completed for us. They have brought our vision to reality by communicating easily and professionally with their great advice, proposals, and contracts. Their exceptional craftsmanship and workmanship include extraordinary attention to detail, done in a friendly manner."

Sherri M on May 2021

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Plunkett's Pest Control

4.80(
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Plunkett's Pest Control

4.80(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor 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.

"Michael Lyday was the technician and was very professional and courteous. He set a trap and returned the next morning to find a female raccoon. He also found she’d been nursing and captured two kits in the crawl space. He told me to tell him if I heard anymore sounds which I did when he returned the following day. He captured two more kits and told me to call him again if I heard any more sounds. There weren’t any more and I was impressed that he still called to follow up. I was completely satisfied with his humane methods of removing the animals from my property."

Anthony O on August 2025

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.

"Michael Lyday was the technician and was very professional and courteous. He set a trap and returned the next morning to find a female raccoon. He also found she’d been nursing and captured two kits in the crawl space. He told me to tell him if I heard anymore sounds which I did when he returned the following day. He captured two more kits and told me to call him again if I heard any more sounds. There weren’t any more and I was impressed that he still called to follow up. I was completely satisfied with his humane methods of removing the animals from my property."

Anthony O on August 2025

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When Nature Calls Pest Control Inc

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When Nature Calls Pest Control Inc

4.88(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers

Providing wildlife removal services as well as general pest control services. Specializing in animal removal from structures. Chimney capping services as well as custom animal guard installation. Sanitation and restoration services also available.

"As the director of a non-profit organization in a small town, I know how unusual it is to find such a capable, knowledgeable, courteous, and prompt technician to come and help with unwelcome “visitors” to your property. We could not have asked for a better experience in dealing with an ant invasion, along with skunks and racoons burrowing under our buildings. Gerrod was always pleasant to deal with and diligent to explain the procedures and costs involved. He responded quickly and took care of our problems in a most timely manner. His wealth of knowledge and professionalism set him apart from others I have dealt with. I highly recommend When Nature Calls Pest Control and will not hesitate to contact Gerrod again if needed."

Jean P on July 2019

Providing wildlife removal services as well as general pest control services. Specializing in animal removal from structures. Chimney capping services as well as custom animal guard installation. Sanitation and restoration services also available.

"As the director of a non-profit organization in a small town, I know how unusual it is to find such a capable, knowledgeable, courteous, and prompt technician to come and help with unwelcome “visitors” to your property. We could not have asked for a better experience in dealing with an ant invasion, along with skunks and racoons burrowing under our buildings. Gerrod was always pleasant to deal with and diligent to explain the procedures and costs involved. He responded quickly and took care of our problems in a most timely manner. His wealth of knowledge and professionalism set him apart from others I have dealt with. I highly recommend When Nature Calls Pest Control and will not hesitate to contact Gerrod again if needed."

Jean P on July 2019

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Ready Pest Control

4.68(
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Ready Pest Control

4.68(
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers

Ready Pest Control offers award winning residential and commercial pest control services for anyone looking to be pest free in a responsible, safe and friendly way.

"I have been unimpressed and highly disappointed in the services, professionalism, and ethics of your company from the start. Since I have started paying your company all I have received are excuses for why I haven't seen any improvement in the reduction of the bugs and mice. Some of your techs are the laziest I've ever seen. Even your other techs have told me that the traps were not set up right, that what was done was just lazy and that certain techs are just known for doing the bare minimum. I have complained over and over. Only time I receive any sort of service for the inside of my house or my garage is when I complain since I don’t get anything close to a heads up notice of a service date. Then I have to take off work every single time for the subpar service I then receive for the inside which costs me money. All I have received from your company are continued excuses for why my bug and mouse problem has not gotten any better but you sure are quick to charge me. The last service I was charged for was this month which I absolutely will not pay for and if you charged me I expect a refund. This BILLED service was again only done outside because of the lack of notice and the mouse trap box that is in the front of the house is wide open and empty. Haven’t seen any other boxes outside. I wouldn’t exactly call that service! When the mouse trap boxes were originally set up only in my basement the two boxes were put right next to each other on the one side of the basement. None anywhere else in the house. Absolutely ridiculous. Then after continued complaining I received 1 more box in my closet then was handed a stack of sticky traps to put where I want them. Also complained that you were only using poison boxes which take a week to kill a mouse. I can’t believe your company feels a customer is okay with the mice hanging around and damaging walls, wires, etc and spreading germs and feces inside of the house while I wait for it to hopefully die in a week. I also have small children and animals and your company thought poison was just fine! When I had to complain about ants, your tech was so lazy that he only sprayed under one of my sliding glass doors. No where else in the entire house. I had to call back the next week and take yet another day off of work because of the unethical and lazy service I receive from your company because I now had ants in every single room in my house. I don’t know how you keep any customers at all when this is how you treat them and the lack of pride your employees take in their jobs. By the way I still have mice. Now have 4 holes in my walls because of them chewing through. I should send you a bill this time. Also still have earwigs, ants, spiders, and some sort of beetle. Only thing I don’t currently have in my house that I did when I first moved in are the grasshoppers. Your company has been consistently charging me for a fake service as it has provided none of the expected outcomes. Highly unethical and horrible service."

Tricia z on July 2024

Ready Pest Control offers award winning residential and commercial pest control services for anyone looking to be pest free in a responsible, safe and friendly way.

"I have been unimpressed and highly disappointed in the services, professionalism, and ethics of your company from the start. Since I have started paying your company all I have received are excuses for why I haven't seen any improvement in the reduction of the bugs and mice. Some of your techs are the laziest I've ever seen. Even your other techs have told me that the traps were not set up right, that what was done was just lazy and that certain techs are just known for doing the bare minimum. I have complained over and over. Only time I receive any sort of service for the inside of my house or my garage is when I complain since I don’t get anything close to a heads up notice of a service date. Then I have to take off work every single time for the subpar service I then receive for the inside which costs me money. All I have received from your company are continued excuses for why my bug and mouse problem has not gotten any better but you sure are quick to charge me. The last service I was charged for was this month which I absolutely will not pay for and if you charged me I expect a refund. This BILLED service was again only done outside because of the lack of notice and the mouse trap box that is in the front of the house is wide open and empty. Haven’t seen any other boxes outside. I wouldn’t exactly call that service! When the mouse trap boxes were originally set up only in my basement the two boxes were put right next to each other on the one side of the basement. None anywhere else in the house. Absolutely ridiculous. Then after continued complaining I received 1 more box in my closet then was handed a stack of sticky traps to put where I want them. Also complained that you were only using poison boxes which take a week to kill a mouse. I can’t believe your company feels a customer is okay with the mice hanging around and damaging walls, wires, etc and spreading germs and feces inside of the house while I wait for it to hopefully die in a week. I also have small children and animals and your company thought poison was just fine! When I had to complain about ants, your tech was so lazy that he only sprayed under one of my sliding glass doors. No where else in the entire house. I had to call back the next week and take yet another day off of work because of the unethical and lazy service I receive from your company because I now had ants in every single room in my house. I don’t know how you keep any customers at all when this is how you treat them and the lack of pride your employees take in their jobs. By the way I still have mice. Now have 4 holes in my walls because of them chewing through. I should send you a bill this time. Also still have earwigs, ants, spiders, and some sort of beetle. Only thing I don’t currently have in my house that I did when I first moved in are the grasshoppers. Your company has been consistently charging me for a fake service as it has provided none of the expected outcomes. Highly unethical and horrible service."

Tricia z on July 2024

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Rose Pest Solutions

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Rose Pest Solutions

4.74(
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers

Rose Pest Solutions has been providing premier family and pet friendly solutions to homeowners and business owners' pest control needs for over 160 years. With 12 locations throughout Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky, our staff are specially trained and certified bed bug and termite experts, mosquito experts, rodent control pros and so much more. Trusted for generations, we treat our customers the way we want to be treated. Realtors, property managers, food industry businesses, hospitality industry businesses and homeowners across the Midwest rely on Rose's historical family business for superior results when it comes to inspections, IPM programs for businesses, and solving tough issues. Trusted for generations, we treat our customers the way we want to be treated. We pride ourselves on building long-lasting relationships with our employees and customers. Realtors, property managers, food industry businesses, hospitality industry businesses and homeowners across the Midwest rely on Rose for superior results when it comes to a pest inspection, termite inspection, IPM prevention programs, commercial pest control and solving tough issues.

"Hired for a "subscription". Reasonable pricing. Quick scheduling. Arrived on time as scheduled."

Chris B on April 2021

Rose Pest Solutions has been providing premier family and pet friendly solutions to homeowners and business owners' pest control needs for over 160 years. With 12 locations throughout Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky, our staff are specially trained and certified bed bug and termite experts, mosquito experts, rodent control pros and so much more. Trusted for generations, we treat our customers the way we want to be treated. Realtors, property managers, food industry businesses, hospitality industry businesses and homeowners across the Midwest rely on Rose's historical family business for superior results when it comes to inspections, IPM programs for businesses, and solving tough issues. Trusted for generations, we treat our customers the way we want to be treated. We pride ourselves on building long-lasting relationships with our employees and customers. Realtors, property managers, food industry businesses, hospitality industry businesses and homeowners across the Midwest rely on Rose for superior results when it comes to a pest inspection, termite inspection, IPM prevention programs, commercial pest control and solving tough issues.

"Hired for a "subscription". Reasonable pricing. Quick scheduling. Arrived on time as scheduled."

Chris B on April 2021

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Rose Pest Solutions

4.65(
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Rose Pest Solutions

4.65(
179
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Customers say: True professional
1860 years of experience

Rose Pest Solutions has been providing premier family and pet friendly solutions to homeowners and business owners' pest control needs for over 160 years. With 12 locations throughout Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky, our staff are specially trained and certified bed bug and termite experts, mosquito experts, rodent control pros and so much more. Trusted for generations, we treat our customers the way we want to be treated. Realtors, property managers, food industry businesses, hospitality industry businesses and homeowners across the Midwest rely on Rose's historical family business for superior results when it comes to inspections, IPM programs for businesses, and solving tough issues. Trusted for generations, we treat our customers the way we want to be treated. We pride ourselves on building long-lasting relationships with our employees and customers. Realtors, property managers, food industry businesses, hospitality industry businesses and homeowners across the Midwest rely on Rose for superior results when it comes to a pest inspection, termite inspection, IPM prevention programs, commercial pest control and solving tough issues.

"The service is very good so far. They were professional and friendly."

Janice A on January 2020

Rose Pest Solutions has been providing premier family and pet friendly solutions to homeowners and business owners' pest control needs for over 160 years. With 12 locations throughout Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky, our staff are specially trained and certified bed bug and termite experts, mosquito experts, rodent control pros and so much more. Trusted for generations, we treat our customers the way we want to be treated. Realtors, property managers, food industry businesses, hospitality industry businesses and homeowners across the Midwest rely on Rose's historical family business for superior results when it comes to inspections, IPM programs for businesses, and solving tough issues. Trusted for generations, we treat our customers the way we want to be treated. We pride ourselves on building long-lasting relationships with our employees and customers. Realtors, property managers, food industry businesses, hospitality industry businesses and homeowners across the Midwest rely on Rose for superior results when it comes to a pest inspection, termite inspection, IPM prevention programs, commercial pest control and solving tough issues.

"The service is very good so far. They were professional and friendly."

Janice A on January 2020

Pearson Plumbing & Heating

4.64(
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Pearson Plumbing & Heating

4.64(
144
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers

With 50 years’ experience, Pearson is the company to call for your plumbing, heating, water softeners, sewer, drains and pest control needs. Pearson was founded on quality service at competitive prices and we continue that tradition to this day. Whether you require a minor repair or a major installation, you can be sure that it’s done right by one of our highly qualified technicians. The value of our services, plus our dedication to 100% customer satisfaction has made Pearson one of northern Illinois’ leading contractors in plumbing, heating and pest control. We are committed to keeping your home safe and comfortable all day, everyday. That’s why we offer 24-hour emergency service, senior discounts, and financing options. Additional email: [email protected]. Additional DBA - Pearson Plumbing Heating & Pest Control.

"7pm at night washing machine was draining out and i flushed toilet and sewer water came boiling up out of bathtub and toilet so i turned off water to toilet and unplugged washing machine thereby stopping the water so no huge mess to clean up. called pearson 24 hour number inquired about having them come out that night and fix it call center lady said she would have tech call me well was 10pm before he called back he must have been on another call which actually ended up being a good thing for me as situation had stabilized by then and we discussed options and we decided to wait till morning. next morning 7:35 am lady from there office calls me to set up appointment for that day "I was impressed" they said between 1 pm and 5 pm tech would be tat my house but at 12:10pm tech called me asked if he could come bit early i said that would be perfect. took him about 2.25 hours to do the work. took longer because my basement stairs are insanely narrow and he had to take all his equipment off there carts and hand carry them up and down house was built in 1910."

kurt k on March 2019

With 50 years’ experience, Pearson is the company to call for your plumbing, heating, water softeners, sewer, drains and pest control needs. Pearson was founded on quality service at competitive prices and we continue that tradition to this day. Whether you require a minor repair or a major installation, you can be sure that it’s done right by one of our highly qualified technicians. The value of our services, plus our dedication to 100% customer satisfaction has made Pearson one of northern Illinois’ leading contractors in plumbing, heating and pest control. We are committed to keeping your home safe and comfortable all day, everyday. That’s why we offer 24-hour emergency service, senior discounts, and financing options. Additional email: [email protected]. Additional DBA - Pearson Plumbing Heating & Pest Control.

"7pm at night washing machine was draining out and i flushed toilet and sewer water came boiling up out of bathtub and toilet so i turned off water to toilet and unplugged washing machine thereby stopping the water so no huge mess to clean up. called pearson 24 hour number inquired about having them come out that night and fix it call center lady said she would have tech call me well was 10pm before he called back he must have been on another call which actually ended up being a good thing for me as situation had stabilized by then and we discussed options and we decided to wait till morning. next morning 7:35 am lady from there office calls me to set up appointment for that day "I was impressed" they said between 1 pm and 5 pm tech would be tat my house but at 12:10pm tech called me asked if he could come bit early i said that would be perfect. took him about 2.25 hours to do the work. took longer because my basement stairs are insanely narrow and he had to take all his equipment off there carts and hand carry them up and down house was built in 1910."

kurt k on March 2019

Rocky's Pest Control

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Rocky's Pest Control

4.95(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Rocky’s Pest Control recognizes and appreciates the value of your business; whether commercial or residential. We know how important our customers are to the life of our business and so we go to lengths to ensure that we take care of each customer on a personalized basis. We offer dependable and meticulous pest control services. Locally owned, our company continues to grow and maintain our belief in the value of an honest, one-on-one relationship with each of our customers. If you are a realtor, Rocky's Pest Control offers certified FHA/VA and real estate pest inspections. Our exterminators are all certified and their work is always exceptional. We focus on controlling your residential and commercial environment by providing treatment for eliminating pests and maintaining a pest-free home or office. Our prices are reasonable and we do provide free estimates. Give us the opportunity to get rid of those bugs and rodents from your home or office. In addition, the owner of Rocky’s Pest Control, Rocky Anderson, guarantees that you will be completely satisfied with the services offered. Let us help you to keep your home healthy and free from annoying pests!

"WOW, A++++ for this AWESOME company! He arrived 10 minutes early, was very neat, clean and respectful of our property inside and outside. Our finished basement needed special attention due to the spiders but I forgot to tell him. When he was finished he informed me that he gave the basement an extra going over because of the spiders. Very impressive company that uses quality products. If you're looking for a pest control company look no further, this guy is the BEST! We will be signing on a yearly contract with them."

LISA T on August 2018

Rocky’s Pest Control recognizes and appreciates the value of your business; whether commercial or residential. We know how important our customers are to the life of our business and so we go to lengths to ensure that we take care of each customer on a personalized basis. We offer dependable and meticulous pest control services. Locally owned, our company continues to grow and maintain our belief in the value of an honest, one-on-one relationship with each of our customers. If you are a realtor, Rocky's Pest Control offers certified FHA/VA and real estate pest inspections. Our exterminators are all certified and their work is always exceptional. We focus on controlling your residential and commercial environment by providing treatment for eliminating pests and maintaining a pest-free home or office. Our prices are reasonable and we do provide free estimates. Give us the opportunity to get rid of those bugs and rodents from your home or office. In addition, the owner of Rocky’s Pest Control, Rocky Anderson, guarantees that you will be completely satisfied with the services offered. Let us help you to keep your home healthy and free from annoying pests!

"WOW, A++++ for this AWESOME company! He arrived 10 minutes early, was very neat, clean and respectful of our property inside and outside. Our finished basement needed special attention due to the spiders but I forgot to tell him. When he was finished he informed me that he gave the basement an extra going over because of the spiders. Very impressive company that uses quality products. If you're looking for a pest control company look no further, this guy is the BEST! We will be signing on a yearly contract with them."

LISA T on August 2018

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Pest Control questions, answered by experts

Gophers are ubiquitous in certain areas, and the only way to completely get rid of them is to put down gopher wire two feet below the surface of your soil and vertically along the edges of your yard. Unfortunately, this may not be a practical solution unless you’re completely redoing your yard or installing an aboveground garden. Alternatively, you may consider putting underground rock barriers around the edge of your yard to discourage gopher visits. However, you’ll still likely get some pests because they can dig as deep as 6 feet below the surface.

If you spot a bug in your home that seems very similar to a flea, it’s likely a springtail, which is a tiny jumping insect that can resemble a flea. Unlike fleas, they are not dangerous to humans or animals because they don’t bite. Fleas are smaller than springtails, which is how you can distinguish them.

Poison will kill small rodents and can seem like the quick and easy way to get rid of them. But—in addition to its inhumane nature—poison has some drawbacks. First of all, if you have small children or pets in the home, setting out poison isn't the best idea, as your pets or children could ingest it. 

Poisoned mice and rodents don't die instantly. Instead, it can take several days for the poison to work its way through their system. In the meantime, there's a chance that a predator, such as a cat, fox, or other mammal, will eat the poisoned rodent and become poisoned themselves.

While there are plenty of DIY home remedies for pests, trapping and fumigation costs are worth the investment when dealing with a serious infestation that is hard to get rid of, like termites,  bed bugs, or mice.

DIY traps and sprays might help eliminate a few ants or the occasional mouse, but they're no match for a full-blown infestation. Call an extermination pro to locate where pests hide, how to treat the issue at the source, and how to keep it from returning.

Rat poison that contains an anticoagulant like warfarin can cause bleeding, chills, confusion, extreme fatigue, headache, convulsions, lightheadedness, and seizures. Anticoagulants prevent your blood from forming clots, which can result in uncontrolled bleeding both internally and externally. Other types of rat poison that aren't anticoagulants attack your liver, kidneys, and digestive system. They can suppress your breathing and heart rate, causing low blood oxygen and poor circulation. Burning in your throat and gastric discomfort are common symptoms.

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