Are snakes beneficial to have in your yard?

• <div><p>If the snakes in your yard are non-venomous species (like common Rat or Garter snakes), why not consider the live-and-let-live approach? Some benefits of not getting rid of snakes include:</p><ul><li><p>They’re great at controlling disease-spreading rodent populations, including rats, mice, voles, and moles.</p></li><li><p>Some non-venomous species (like the common kingsnake) eat venomous species like rattlesnakes and copperheads.</p></li><li><p>Species like the garter snake keep down populations of garden pests like slugs and grasshoppers.</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Do essential oils kill bed bugs?

• <div><p>There is very limited scientific evidence to support the efficacy of essential oils against bed bugs and they are very unlikely to kill the species. However, a 2021 study published by the <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7926421/">National Center for Biotechnology Information</a> (NCBI) found that compounds in essential oils like clove oil, lemongrass, citronella, and bergamot could repel the insects.</p></div>

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Reviewed in November 2024
They did a wonderful job redoing some siding and painting a garage. They were fast, clean, dependable and professional. We definitely will use again. Thanks.
Farmer's Remodeling and Yard Maintenance
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Reviewed in October 2024
This is to update my (one star) review of June, 2024... Opp sent a foreman by to look at the crack in my slab (due to a control joint that was missed during original installation.) He agreed that a section of slab (∿8'x12') should be replaced. Dustin and his crew did a fantastic job of removing...
Opp Concrete Inc
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Reviewed in September 2021
Excellent service. Will use his business again.
Brighter Windows
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Reviewed in November 2020
Due to poor work and missed deadlines we have been forced to spend money far exceeding the deposit paid to redo and repair the work that PM Service provided. Additionally, due to the lack of any type of dust, dirt, debris mitigation during demo and construction, the entire house will have to be...
Pro Man Services Co.
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Reviewed in July 2020
They where on time very professional and clean very informative and knowledgeable hiring again for sure
Apex Remodeling and Contracting
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Reviewed in November 2016
Brady was friendly and professional. He was punctual and performed efficiently and quickly. I would absolutist call Arrest-A-Pest fro any of my extermination and pest control needs.
Guardian Pest Control
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Reviewed in December 2014
Flawed but mighty good. Hired Jabara's to recarpet sitting room after another provider did an unsatisfactory job. Jabara had previously redone our master suite with superb results; I specified "exactly the same carpet and pad" but chose a different color; emerald green versus the deep...
Jabara's Carpet Outlet
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Reviewed in October 2012
We have had great service with them. They are a local company and the guy who performs their service lives down the street. He does a good job and even will arrive early sometimes, but will call if he before schedule. They are the only company we will call for our pest control needs.
Budget Pest Control
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Reviewed in June 2008
He arrived right on time on the morning of the job. He began the task of drilling tiny holes in the floor of the basement, garage, sidewalk, and all around the house. This was made more difficult because he had to move everything away from the walls in the garage and pull the carpet back in the...
JIM MORGAN PEST CONTROL
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Premier Pest Solutions is a pest control company in Wichita KS. At Premier Pest Solutions our technicians are licensed by the Kansas State Department of Agriculture. Our technicians have over 40 years of combined experience. Premier Pest Solutions provides termite and pest service to residential and commercial customers including services for: duplexes, rental homes, commercial offices, and apartment complexes. We are insured.

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Pest Control questions, answered by experts

If the snakes in your yard are non-venomous species (like common Rat or Garter snakes), why not consider the live-and-let-live approach? Some benefits of not getting rid of snakes include:

They’re great at controlling disease-spreading rodent populations, including rats, mice, voles, and moles.
Some non-venomous species (like the common kingsnake) eat venomous species like rattlesnakes and copperheads.
Species like the garter snake keep down populations of garden pests like slugs and grasshoppers.

There is very limited scientific evidence to support the efficacy of essential oils against bed bugs and they are very unlikely to kill the species. However, a 2021 study published by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) found that compounds in essential oils like clove oil, lemongrass, citronella, and bergamot could repel the insects.

Termites, carpenter ants, and wood-boring beetles can move from wood furniture to other areas of your home. If you notice signs of bugs in wood furniture, it's best to remove and isolate it for treatment. Remember that it can be difficult to identify which type of pest you are dealing with, and they can already be in areas of your home.

If DIY methods don’t work or you don’t know which pest it is you should contact an exterminator if you are showing signs of wood-eating pests to prevent further damage.

Spider egg sacs are meant to last, so you can't crush them. One of the best ways to deal with them is to vacuum them up and then quickly dispose of your debris in the trash so the egg sacs leave your property permanently. Egg sacs surrounded by little spiderlings means that it has already hatched, but you may be able to catch many of these with a vacuum cleaner, too.

A rodent infestation often has a distinctive, unpleasant smell. The most common odor is a strong, musky scent, similar to stale ammonia, which comes from mouse urine. As the infestation grows, the smell can become more intense. You might also notice a foul, decomposing odor if mice or rats die inside the walls or hidden areas. This combination of smells is a clear sign of a rodent problem and should prompt immediate action to address the infestation.

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