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Q: Do essential oils get rid of cockroaches?

• <div><p>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. </p></div>

Q: How do I keep birds from pooping on my porch rails?

• <div><p>When it comes to keeping birds from doing their business on your porch rails, you have several DIY options and home remedies you can try: </p><ul><li><p>Tie a fishing line from one end of the deck post to the other. Birds won&rsquo;t be able to see the line across the railing, so they can&rsquo;t land on it. </p></li><li><p>Hang wind chimes close by, which may scare birds away. </p></li><li><p>Apply a bird gel repellent to the railings, which contains smells that birds generally don&rsquo;t like. Or, similarly, you can apply citronella or lemon oil around the railings, since birds don&rsquo;t like strong smells.</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Q: How long does pest control take?

• <div><p>Pest control timelines depend on what services are being provided, size and type of infestation, and size of your home. Some inspections can take an hour or more, while preventative treatments only take 30 minutes to complete. Basic spaying for a problem like roaches or termites can take about an hour for small homes, but much longer for large properties and infestations. Consult your pest control pro for a time estimate based on your situation. </p></div>

Q: How long does it take to get rid of roaches in the kitchen?

• <div><p>It takes a few weeks to get rid of roaches in the kitchen for a small infestation, as the cockroaches will need to take the bait back to their nest to infect the others. For larger infestation, you may need to schedule multiple professional treatments, which could take several weeks or up to 6 months to get rid of the roaches fully.</p></div>

Q: 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&rsquo;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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Excellent service! Prices are reasonable, crew is efficient and friendly. I highly recommend hiring True touch tree & Property Maintenance.
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Reviewed in September 2023
Services were excellent! The service provider was very knowledgeable and directly to the point. Never second guessed himself! And first diagnosis was correct for my appliance issue! Highly recommended!
MASCo - Major Appliance Service Company
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Reviewed in May 2023
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Reviewed in February 2023
Prompt, clean and knowledgeable. Would highly recommend their services.
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Reviewed in May 2022
I would recommend Klean Freaks to everyone. I will be using them again.
Klean Freaks Cleaning, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2018
I highly recommend this company. You get personal customer service, and almost instant answers to your emails! I am 64 years old and work 2 jobs. I needed a complete lawn care company. I needed all of the following and Sky Lawn Pros do it all: Mowing/trimming Leaf blowing/raking Fertilizing Weed...
Sky Lawn Pros
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Reviewed in July 2018
Adam the pest control technician arrived on time for my quarterly pest control service. He listened to my concerns and suggested solutions. He was very knowledgeable. I have had an annual contract with Rose Pest for 7 years. The technicians are always punctual and professional.
Rose Pest Solutions
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Reviewed in May 2014
Kirk, Scott and crew did a fantastic job. Arrived on time and completed work as promised. System has been operating for just over a year without any problems. I just love the wifi enabled thermostat controllable with my iPhone and detailed schedule available. <br />
Premiere Mechanical Inc
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Reviewed in May 2012
First, the owner came out in person to go over what we wanted done. He was very helpful in helping me decide what to do. Right now, we just wanted the landscape under control, but want to update in the near future. Also, we have a tree in our front yard that needs a little help and one out...
Gart's Lawn Care
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Reviewed in March 2012
My second home had been managed by a now former company which had not properly maintained the property's lawn and landscape. When I saw the lawn and landscape neglect, I immediately sought a company to bring the lawn back to a healthy, attractive state. Manny Miller of Grass Green, Inc....
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Freedom Pest Control, LLC

4.7(

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Pest Control - Bugs and InsectsMosquito ControlPest Control - Bed Bugs+1 more

Serving Decatur, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Freedom Pest Control is locally owned and operated, and we sustain our business on the professionalism of our team and the quality and integrity of the services we provide to both our residential and commercial clients.\n\nWe specialize in general pest/rodent management, bed bug removal, and mosquito maintenance programs. We are experts in our trade and our commitment to quality shows from beginning to end of your project. We look forward to earning your business and referrals.\n

2 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by95%of homeowners

Mosquito ControlPest Control - Bed BugsPest Control - Bugs and Insects

Serving Decatur, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This guy is great and very thorough and very friendly we've been using him for 3 years now. Definitely a great choice for pest control."

Response time2 hrs

Response rate93%

Recommended by97%of homeowners

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Greenix Pest Control Fort Wayne

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

Serving Decatur, IN and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2011

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"Brandon was amazing he treated the whole property and even cleaned up the leaves on my porch which I truly appreciate because I am disabled so it's hard for me to get out there and straighten up. 11/10"

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Response time1 day

Response rate100%

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Terminix® Pest Control

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

Serving Decatur, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 1927

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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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Serving Decatur, IN 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

Mosquito ControlPest Control - Bed BugsPest Control - Bugs and Insects+2 more

Serving Decatur, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Went above and beyond just pest control and extermination! Did a great job!! Thankful for all he did!!"

Response time1 day

Recommended by97%of homeowners

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

Serving Decatur, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 1927

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They were excellent, my pest issue was solve."

Recommended by83%of homeowners

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

Serving Decatur, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 1927

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Terminix was quick to respond and to get out here for a termite inspection, which is what we needed. However, they signed us up for pest control and said their agent would be out to care for us right away. So far haven’t seen him yet. Will give 5 stars if that turns out well."

Recommended by86%of homeowners

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

Serving Decatur, IN 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 by40%of homeowners

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Advanced Wildlife & Pest Control

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Pest Control - RodentsPest Control - Rodents - For BusinessPest Control - Small Animals+1 more

Serving Decatur, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 1987

Advanced Wildlife & Pest Control is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.\n\n \n

Response time7 hrs

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Pest Control questions, answered by experts

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.

When it comes to keeping birds from doing their business on your porch rails, you have several DIY options and home remedies you can try:

Tie a fishing line from one end of the deck post to the other. Birds won’t be able to see the line across the railing, so they can’t land on it.
Hang wind chimes close by, which may scare birds away.
Apply a bird gel repellent to the railings, which contains smells that birds generally don’t like. Or, similarly, you can apply citronella or lemon oil around the railings, since birds don’t like strong smells.

Pest control timelines depend on what services are being provided, size and type of infestation, and size of your home. Some inspections can take an hour or more, while preventative treatments only take 30 minutes to complete. Basic spaying for a problem like roaches or termites can take about an hour for small homes, but much longer for large properties and infestations. Consult your pest control pro for a time estimate based on your situation.

It takes a few weeks to get rid of roaches in the kitchen for a small infestation, as the cockroaches will need to take the bait back to their nest to infect the others. For larger infestation, you may need to schedule multiple professional treatments, which could take several weeks or up to 6 months to get rid of the roaches fully.

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.

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