Do I need to worry about rats in my yard but not in my house?

• <div><p>Seeing a rat or two isn’t uncommon, especially in mild climates. That doesn’t mean they are actively a danger to your home. The problem is when you start seeing rats regularly in your yard, there’s a good chance they are also looking for ways to get into your house or other buildings. All they need is a small hole or gap, and they have a new place to nest -- which is bad news for you. Stay cautious if you start seeing rats in your yard all the time. </p></div>

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Q: Do I need to worry about rats in my yard but not in my house?

• <div><p>Seeing a rat or two isn&rsquo;t uncommon, especially in mild climates. That doesn&rsquo;t mean they are actively a danger to your home. The problem is when you start seeing rats regularly in your yard, there&rsquo;s a good chance they are also looking for ways to get into your house or other buildings. All they need is a small hole or gap, and they have a new place to nest -- which is bad news for you. Stay cautious if you start seeing rats in your yard all the time. </p></div>

Q: Is there anything I shouldn’t do when trying to get rid of snakes?

• <div><p>Even if you have extreme ophidiophobia (fear of snakes), don&rsquo;t try to shoot or kill them with a shovel. Besides being pretty cruel, killing snakes in most states is illegal unless your life is at risk and many species are protected. </p><p>Plus, you're putting yourself at greater risk using these techniques if it goes wrong and the now-angry snake is venomous.</p></div>

Q: How much does it cost to get rid of ticks?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/tick-treatment-cost.htm">Treating a property for ticks costs</a> between <b>$50 and $150</b> on average. This preventative measure may be necessary if you live in an area with high tick presence or suspect a tick infestation on your property. Prices will vary based on your landscape, the size of the treatment area, and the severity of the infestation. </p></div>

Q: Why do scorpions enter homes?

• <div><p>Scorpions may be native to desert climates, but they are nocturnal and like to find shelter in dark, cool places during the day. Your home has many ideal spots to conceal themselves in. Beyond that, they can get all the food they need from the other insects or spiders hiding in the walls of your home, and your air conditioning vents likely have condensation to provide them with cool water to drink. </p></div>

Q: Should raccoons be removed?

• <div><p>Raccoons should be removed in most cases, especially when they&rsquo;ve made their way indoors. Even if they seem harmless, raccoons are wild animals that can damage your property and potentially harm you, your family, and your pets. As soon as you notice signs of raccoons on your property, address the situation by securing your garbage and consulting a pro.</p></div>

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They do an excellent job and I can depend on the same cleaners each time.
Clean Sweep Cleaning Services
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Reviewed in July 2025
Ethan did very good job to remove the shrubs. The price is reasonable and he is very professional. I strongly recommend Ethan
Macklin Contracting
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Reviewed in April 2025
This company is very professional. They removed my tree without any damage to the yard or anything. They were very efficient, courteous, and personable. I would hire them again and recommend them to friends and family.
Arborist LLC
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Reviewed in December 2022
Mr Smith and his son took care of my lawn and raking my (huge amount) leaves. They were professional and did an excellent job. The yard looked wonderful when they finished. We were very satisfied and will definitely use them again.
Smitty's Lawn Service
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Reviewed in December 2022
Ray Hughes came out when my heat had stopped working he diagnose the control board issue and had my heat working quickly would use his services again price was $633
Champaign County Heating Cooling
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Reviewed in June 2021
The owner doesn&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;#39;t like being questioned and can&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;#39;t control himself. He is aggressive and destructive.
Concept Til' Creation
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Reviewed in August 2019
Todd Root has replaced our disposal, fixed our emergency leak in our sump pump pipe, fixed our slow drain in the kitchen sink and adjusted our toilet that wouldn't shut off after flushing, and fixed our shower that was installed by someone who did not set the control to deliver water hot...
Root's Plumbing
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Reviewed in May 2018
The broken washing machine is an unusual Swedish made Asko. It won't spin dry. Most repair shops won't work on them. A-Z came out to the house to check it, he was punctual, he determined the problem was a bad control board and that the board was no longer available. The "fix" is a new washer....
A to Z Appliance Repair
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Reviewed in September 2014
We live in a split level (or tril level) house, typical for our neighborhodd, and built in 1959. We have two air conditioners, and the one for the upper level is one year old. The a/c for that air conditioner comes our of the ceiling vents upstairs. We do not use it that much, but this summer,...
Steamatic
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Reviewed in June 2014
We were very happy with the service we received from Bill at American Pest Control. He ended up having to come out 4 times during a 45 day period to spray and lay down pellets for a very bad ant problem. He was very patient with us and came out each and every time without question. We were never...
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Terminix® Pest Control

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Pest Control - Bugs and InsectsPest Control - RodentsPest Control - Termite+6 more

Serving Ogden, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1927

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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 Ogden, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1974

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

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Pest Control - Bed BugsPest Control - Bugs and InsectsPest Control - Termite

Serving Ogden, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1927

"Well, we noticed we had termites pretty bad in the back yard and I got online and looked up what to do and the next day Terminex called us and was here that afternoon. I was very pleased with that. I don't have anything to compare it to but I feel like it was pretty expensive but I think as long as it gets rid of the bugs then it will be worth it. Thanks."

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American Home Shield – Home Warranty

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Serving Ogden, 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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Enviro Management Group LLC

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Pest Control - Bed BugsPest Control - Bugs and InsectsPest Control - Termite

Serving Ogden, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

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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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Presto-X (St. Louis)

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Serving Ogden, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1932

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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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Pest Control questions, answered by experts

Seeing a rat or two isn’t uncommon, especially in mild climates. That doesn’t mean they are actively a danger to your home. The problem is when you start seeing rats regularly in your yard, there’s a good chance they are also looking for ways to get into your house or other buildings. All they need is a small hole or gap, and they have a new place to nest -- which is bad news for you. Stay cautious if you start seeing rats in your yard all the time.

Even if you have extreme ophidiophobia (fear of snakes), don’t try to shoot or kill them with a shovel. Besides being pretty cruel, killing snakes in most states is illegal unless your life is at risk and many species are protected.

Plus, you're putting yourself at greater risk using these techniques if it goes wrong and the now-angry snake is venomous.

Treating a property for ticks costs between $50 and $150 on average. This preventative measure may be necessary if you live in an area with high tick presence or suspect a tick infestation on your property. Prices will vary based on your landscape, the size of the treatment area, and the severity of the infestation.

Scorpions may be native to desert climates, but they are nocturnal and like to find shelter in dark, cool places during the day. Your home has many ideal spots to conceal themselves in. Beyond that, they can get all the food they need from the other insects or spiders hiding in the walls of your home, and your air conditioning vents likely have condensation to provide them with cool water to drink.

Raccoons should be removed in most cases, especially when they’ve made their way indoors. Even if they seem harmless, raccoons are wild animals that can damage your property and potentially harm you, your family, and your pets. As soon as you notice signs of raccoons on your property, address the situation by securing your garbage and consulting a pro.

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