How do I permanently get rid of gophers?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

Should you get rid of paper wasps?

• <div><p>Whether you should get rid of paper wasps depends on a few factors. If you are dealing with a large population and have household members or pets that are being stung frequently, it’s best to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-get-rid-wasps.htm">get rid of these wasps</a>. But they aren’t all bad. Paper wasps feed on common garden pests, like caterpillars and beetle larva, that can harm your plants.</p></div>

How can I tell what kind of animal is in my attic?

• <div><p>It can be difficult to know what type of animal is in your attic until you see it. But several clues can help you narrow down the suspects:</p><ul><li><p><b>Sounds</b>: Smaller animals like rats and mice make scurrying and tapping/gnawing sounds. Larger animals like raccoons and opossums make louder clambering noises. Also, note when animals are noisy: Squirrels are active during the day, while rats are busiest at night.</p></li><li><p><b>Droppings</b>: Rats and mice leave small, rice-shaped droppings (the rat’s version is significantly larger). Bigger droppings belong to larger critters like raccoons. As long as you’re not squeamish, an image search can help you identify what you’re seeing in your attic.</p></li></ul><p>When in doubt, take photos of damage or other evidence and show them to an experienced pest control pro.</p></div>

What are foxes afraid of?

• <div><p>Hazing is an effective strategy for keeping foxes away from your yard because these wild animals are usually scared of people, loud noises, and sudden movements. If you have a large dog patrolling the yard, that’s also usually a powerful deterrent for foxes. You can also use hazing to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-keep-badgers-away.htm">keep badgers away</a> from your yard, along with pests like raccoons and coyotes.</p></div>

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Reviewed in August 2023
Have worked with ADT on and off for years as we’ve bought and sold many different homes and moved our business office multiple times. We feel like the security they offer is consistently top notch. Most recently had our summer home on the lake setup with the latest ADT system with carbon...
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Reviewed in December 2018
I have never used a pest control company before, but I cannot imagine another company doing a better job. My tech was fantastic and knowledgeable. He listened to my problems and acted accordingly. He went well above and beyond what I was expecting. A huge thank you to Gary specifically, as he...
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Reviewed in April 2014
I bought a washing maching and then after a few years it locked up and the whole control panel was then down. The service provider said that he had ordered the necessary parts but I didn't hear from him for a long time. I called the company and they said that my parts were still on back order...
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Reviewed in March 2012
Hauk's Pest Control-Insulation Hauk's Pest Control-Insulation, are excellent! They did quite of bit of different things and have done a lot of work for us. David Hauk, is the owner. They did and excellent job. They have gotten rid of american hornets for us also.
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Reviewed in September 2011
I purchased a geothermal home in January 2010 and soon discovered that contrary to the geothermal hype, our energy bills were very high - $600 - $1000 a month. I contacted the company who installed the system originally and asked them to look at the unit. They responded promptly and replaced a...
Climate Control
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Reviewed in May 2011
I’ve used them for years. I’ve been with them for every single house that I’ve owned. When I lived in town years ago I had raccoons in the attic and I called another exterminating company, I thought they were too expensive. So I bought my own cage and luckily the police department would come...
Terminix - Indianapolis -Termite & Pest Control
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Reviewed in June 2007
We noticed a dark green ring forming in the front yard. Along the perimeter of the ring, a series of mushrooms sprouted. When we inquired, the owner came by with book in hand and explained that we had a 'Fairy Ring' (seriously thats the real name!). Apparently their leftovers from an old tree's...
MCCARTHY PEST CONTROL
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Reviewed in May 2007
Job 1: I dealt with another HVAC company that failed to repair our boiler properly causing the water damage to the ignition and valve controls and then refusing to take responsibility a month later, dealing with Muegge was a completely different experience. The technician was out to my house...
MUEGGE HEATING & COOLING
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Reviewed in February 2007
After 3 weeks of trying to get them to fix the boiler, I finally got ahold of Terry and he said he couldn't figure it out or fix it and to call someone else. I contacted another company. They came out and easily diagnosed the problem as a gas valve control and ignition control (just replace a...
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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.

Some believe that essential oils, like peppermint, may work the way that roach-repellent foods do: the roaches do not like the smell that the oil is producing and so they stay away. While essential oils can deter roaches from surfaces, they do not fight an infestation. Use essential oils as a prevention method, not a removal method.

Whether you should get rid of paper wasps depends on a few factors. If you are dealing with a large population and have household members or pets that are being stung frequently, it’s best to get rid of these wasps. But they aren’t all bad. Paper wasps feed on common garden pests, like caterpillars and beetle larva, that can harm your plants.

It can be difficult to know what type of animal is in your attic until you see it. But several clues can help you narrow down the suspects:

Sounds: Smaller animals like rats and mice make scurrying and tapping/gnawing sounds. Larger animals like raccoons and opossums make louder clambering noises. Also, note when animals are noisy: Squirrels are active during the day, while rats are busiest at night.
Droppings: Rats and mice leave small, rice-shaped droppings (the rat’s version is significantly larger). Bigger droppings belong to larger critters like raccoons. As long as you’re not squeamish, an image search can help you identify what you’re seeing in your attic.

When in doubt, take photos of damage or other evidence and show them to an experienced pest control pro.

Hazing is an effective strategy for keeping foxes away from your yard because these wild animals are usually scared of people, loud noises, and sudden movements. If you have a large dog patrolling the yard, that’s also usually a powerful deterrent for foxes. You can also use hazing to keep badgers away from your yard, along with pests like raccoons and coyotes.

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