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’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>

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Q: Will filling gaps help with pest problems?

• <div><p>Yes, filling gaps can help with pest problems in your home. Sealing baseboard gaps reduces small-insect entry points into your home. Even tiny spaces provide pathways for pests, so addressing all gaps throughout your home creates a more effective barrier than spot treatments in individual rooms.</p></div>

Q: How do you tell what kind of wasp you have?

• <div><p>The easiest way to tell what kind of wasp you have is to identify its size, markings, color, and the type of nest it builds. These factors can help differentiate one type of wasp from another, since there are hundreds of thousands of different species. If you need help identifying the wasp type, consult a local pest control professional.</p></div>

Q: Can pest control prevent bugs and insects from returning?

• <div><p>Proactive measures like sealing entry points and regular maintenance treatments help keep your home pest-free.</p></div>

Q: Will mothballs keep foxes away?

• <div><p>While foxes may find them unpleasant, mothballs are not an effective deterrent. Additionally, mothballs are toxic for humans and animals and should never be used outside. They contain naphthalene or paradichlorobenzene, which are very harmful to the environment. Use safer, more reliable deterrents, or hire a professional wildlife control expert.</p></div>

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B & B Tree Specialist
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Reviewed in November 2022
The expertise and care and workmanship of the smallest of details was excellent! I would recommend this company to anyone and everyone! If they gave the option for more that 5 stars, they would get the highest possible. They were extremely personable, professional and did quality work.
Tri-State Land Services & Construction Company, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2022
They did an excellent job and they were very nice. They were pretty good at what they did and very conscientious. They had a reasonable price.
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Reviewed in April 2022
Robert is a very pleasant person to deal with. He's polite & Professional. The crew itself I can't say enough. They were great and very knowledgeable about the job. They worked carefully around some very tight spots. Great Price for what I considered a hard job. I'll hire them again if I need...
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Reviewed in August 2020
From estimate to repair excellent service and satisfaction. It was awesome our on-site inspection was same day as our call and we received our estimate next day. And was even available to answer our questions before and during repairs. We had a tree fall on our house that caused fractures down...
Midwest Tuckpointing Pros LLC
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Reviewed in July 2020
He does and really good job and thorough!
Goldenstein Wash
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Reviewed in August 2019
He is very conciseness, and was sensitive to our time requirements. Overall great workmanship on multiple projects inside and out.
CGC, Inc.
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Reviewed in October 2018
He went above and beyond in the work that he done for me. He stayed on the job and made sure the job was done right. He did an excellent job.
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Terminix® Pest Control

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"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 Clayton, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1927

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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."

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Serving Clayton, IL and surrounding areas

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"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"

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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."

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Terminix

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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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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.

Yes, filling gaps can help with pest problems in your home. Sealing baseboard gaps reduces small-insect entry points into your home. Even tiny spaces provide pathways for pests, so addressing all gaps throughout your home creates a more effective barrier than spot treatments in individual rooms.

The easiest way to tell what kind of wasp you have is to identify its size, markings, color, and the type of nest it builds. These factors can help differentiate one type of wasp from another, since there are hundreds of thousands of different species. If you need help identifying the wasp type, consult a local pest control professional.

Proactive measures like sealing entry points and regular maintenance treatments help keep your home pest-free.

While foxes may find them unpleasant, mothballs are not an effective deterrent. Additionally, mothballs are toxic for humans and animals and should never be used outside. They contain naphthalene or paradichlorobenzene, which are very harmful to the environment. Use safer, more reliable deterrents, or hire a professional wildlife control expert.

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