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Q: Are there eco-friendly termite treatments?

• <div><p>It is very difficult to remove a colony entirely without using some kind of insecticide. However, some treatments are safer than others. Diatomaceous earth is a non-toxic powder application that creates barriers that insects can&rsquo;t pass through. Some pest control companies offer liquid nitrogen treatments to freeze out termites without using pesticides. Some chemical treatments are safer to use around plants, water, and wildlife than others. Bait stations are generally less damaging to the environment than sprayed termiticides.</p></div>

Q: Can I remove animals myself?

• <div><p>DIY animal removal is rarely a good idea and is not advised for many reasons. First, these types of animals can carry diseases and, therefore, pose a health risk to you, your family, and your pets if mishandled. Second, depending on your city or municipality, it may be illegal to remove or handle wildlife yourself. </p><p>Sealing your home against these animals yourself is also a bad idea. Trapping an animal under your house will cause odor and insect problems when it passes away. </p></div>

Q: How often should mosquito fogging be done?

• <div><p>Mosquito fogging should be done every two days during the first week of treatment. This level of frequency helps to interrupt the mosquito breeding cycle and prevent them from laying eggs in your yard. After the first week, mosquito fogging can be reduced to a schedule of once a week.</p></div>

Q: Should you remove a wasp nest or leave it?

• <div><p>If the nest is on or in your home, you should have an exterminator remove it. However, if the wasp nest is in an area of your yard that you don't frequent, you can leave it alone as long as the wasps don&rsquo;t bother your household members. Wasps are very active during the summer months, but they will vacate in the fall and not return until the following year. So, if it's safe to do so, you can leave it, but if it poses a threat of being stung because it's in an area that you use frequently, consider having it removed.</p></div>

Q: Do possums carry diseases?

• <div><p>While possums don&rsquo;t typically carry rabies, they can have lice, fleas, ticks, and mites. According to the <a href="http://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/pn74123.html">University of California&rsquo;s Pest Management Program</a>, possums can also carry diseases like leptospirosis, tuberculosis, toxoplasmosis, coccidiosis, and fevers. Possums are also the carriers of a parasite that can pass to horses and cats called <a href="https://ceh.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/health-topics/equine-protozoal-myeloencephalitis-epm">Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (EPM)</a>.</p></div>

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Excellent customer service and exceeded our expectations! We had a timeline to meet and even a thunderstorm didnâ t slow this man down. Extremely courteous, prompt and accommodating. Search no more! Thank you, Mr. Weeks.
Weeks Washing Plus LLC
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Reviewed in March 2024
On time and very helpful, I would use the services again.
Kasky's Tree Service
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Reviewed in January 2024
Seth leveled the existing dirt around my new pool. He then brought a few truckloads of topsoil all graded the entire yard. All I had to do was put grass seeds down and spray. Excellent work and great cost!! Also had him level areas for our outdoor buildings. Super quick and well done. Really...
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Reviewed in January 2024
Josh has helped us with several issues over the years. He was always extremely professional, prompt and efficient. Thoroughly communicated every step along the way. We are really happy with his quality of work and clean install
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Reviewed in June 2023
They were prompt and came as agreed. Polite and courteous while doing their job! They power washed my home, washed windows, cleaned up landscaping and completed as they said they would. Very willing to doing other services and I plan on having them come back soon. A totally positive experience...
Kerley Outdoor Services
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Reviewed in December 2022
Incredibly polite, prompt and thorough. I highly recommend using their services.
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Reviewed in March 2022
This company was so very good about being so careful when working so close to our house. No mishaps at all. Were also very good about cleaning up debris afterward.
Tate Tree Service
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They kept me informed about the process. He went above and beyond my expectations. I am very pleased with them.
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Reviewed in February 2022
I hired J&B to add a panel to my garage. They did a great job and I will hire them for all my electrical needs.
J&B Electric
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Reviewed in August 2021
Great customer service very efficient and very clean work.
618 Electric
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Terminix® Pest Control

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Serving Tamaroa, 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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Mosquito ControlPest Control - Bed BugsPest Control - Bugs and Insects+1 more

Serving Tamaroa, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1927

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"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

Pest Control - Bed BugsPest Control - Bugs and InsectsPest Control - Rodents+1 more

Serving Tamaroa, 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"

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Easton's Wildlife and Mole Control

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Pest Control - Birds and BatsPest Control - Birds and Bats - For BusinessPest Control - Rodents+3 more

Serving Tamaroa, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"David was very easy to work with and flexible. These types of services can obviously be costly and this was no exception. But, between repairing raccoon attic damage, installing hardware to prevent future gutter, garage, and attic damage, I had certainly called David again in the future if I had further issues with 4-legged pests."

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Response time3 hrs

Recommended by80%of homeowners

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

Serving Tamaroa, 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.

Recommended by66%of homeowners

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American Home Shield – Home Warranty

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Serving Tamaroa, 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."

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Pest Control questions, answered by experts

It is very difficult to remove a colony entirely without using some kind of insecticide. However, some treatments are safer than others. Diatomaceous earth is a non-toxic powder application that creates barriers that insects can’t pass through. Some pest control companies offer liquid nitrogen treatments to freeze out termites without using pesticides. Some chemical treatments are safer to use around plants, water, and wildlife than others. Bait stations are generally less damaging to the environment than sprayed termiticides.

DIY animal removal is rarely a good idea and is not advised for many reasons. First, these types of animals can carry diseases and, therefore, pose a health risk to you, your family, and your pets if mishandled. Second, depending on your city or municipality, it may be illegal to remove or handle wildlife yourself.

Sealing your home against these animals yourself is also a bad idea. Trapping an animal under your house will cause odor and insect problems when it passes away.

Mosquito fogging should be done every two days during the first week of treatment. This level of frequency helps to interrupt the mosquito breeding cycle and prevent them from laying eggs in your yard. After the first week, mosquito fogging can be reduced to a schedule of once a week.

If the nest is on or in your home, you should have an exterminator remove it. However, if the wasp nest is in an area of your yard that you don't frequent, you can leave it alone as long as the wasps don’t bother your household members. Wasps are very active during the summer months, but they will vacate in the fall and not return until the following year. So, if it's safe to do so, you can leave it, but if it poses a threat of being stung because it's in an area that you use frequently, consider having it removed.

While possums don’t typically carry rabies, they can have lice, fleas, ticks, and mites. According to the University of California’s Pest Management Program, possums can also carry diseases like leptospirosis, tuberculosis, toxoplasmosis, coccidiosis, and fevers. Possums are also the carriers of a parasite that can pass to horses and cats called Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (EPM).

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