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Q: Do wasps come back after their nest is gone?

• <div><p>If there is food sources and other places to build a nest, wasps may come back after their nest is gone. However, if you take measures to repel wasps, like planting pest-repellent plants or sealing cracks and gaps around the outside of your home, they aren&rsquo;t likely to return. Be diligent at checking for new nests each spring to get rid of them as soon as possible and prevent bigger swarms of wasps in your yard.</p></div>

Q: Should I throw out flour with weevils?

• <div><p>Although weevils aren&rsquo;t harmful to humans, it&rsquo;s best to throw out flour (or any food product) if it contains weevils or other pests. However, if you want to salvage food after finding pests nearby in the pantry, you can freeze it for at least four days. To prevent weevils from returning, make sure to store your food in airtight containers or inside your refrigerator or freezer.</p></div>

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: What smells and scents keep roaches away?

• <div><p>Roaches have a strong sense of smell and are repelled by a variety of potent aromas. Scents that can help deter them include citrus (such as lemon and orange), herbs like peppermint, mint, basil, thyme, and oregano, spices like bay leaves, cinnamon, clove, and garlic, as well as lavender, eucalyptus, citronella, tea tree oil, and vinegar.</p><p>You can use these scents in several ways to create an unwelcoming environment for roaches:</p><ul><li><p><b>Plants:</b> Place mint or lavender plants in your home or garden.</p></li><li><p><b>Powders and Leaves:</b> Sprinkle garlic powder or place crushed bay leaves and citrus peels in high-risk areas like kitchens, bathrooms, and entry points.</p></li><li><p><b>Sprays:</b> Create a diluted solution with scents like lemon or vinegar to spray in your home. These can also be used in cleaning products or as room fresheners.</p></li><li><p><b>Essential Oils:</b> While essential oils of these scents can be used, be cautious as they can be toxic to pets if inhaled.</p></li></ul><p>It is important to note that while these smells can help keep roaches away, they typically do not kill them and may not be enough to drive out an existing infestation entirely. For best results, combine these scent-based deterrents with regular cleaning. Be sure to clean up all food spills, crumbs, and dirty dishes promptly, and keep trash cans covered with a tight-fitting lid to remove potential food sources.</p></div>

Q: What attracts bats to your yard?

• <div><p>Trees that provide a habitat to bats and an abundance of bugs&mdash;their main food source&mdash;will attract bats to your yard. Because the North American landscape has changed so much in recent years, bats have a harder time finding trees with cavities to shelter in. If your yard has a dead or dying tree with a lot of sun exposure, bats will likely be drawn to it because trees with those features are less common. </p></div>

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Last update on September 19, 2025

Reviewed in September 2025
Dylan was rude via text for no reason. They send messages at like 6am. Probably won?t renew next year. I?ll probably find someone else. Mosquito joes decided to change the monthly charges they promised me with no notice and my bills went from $25 a month to $79 a month. They retroactively...
Mosquito Joe of the Bluegrass, Louisville
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Reviewed in February 2023
My wife and I have several rentals. We like to take care of heating and air issues in a timely manger. We have found Turner Heating and Air to be prompt, knowledgable, and reasonable in meeting our heating and cooling needs.
TURNER'S HEATING & COOLING
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Reviewed in January 2023
The technician called to let me know that he was 10 minutes away from my house. He did a thorough inspection of my attic. What I thought was a squirrel ended up only being mice. I was told when I booked the appointment that there would be no charge if it was mice. The technician was at my...
Lee's Nuisance Wildlife Services
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Reviewed in September 2021
They are bonded and carry liability and workers compensation insurance which many cleaning services do not have.
Elite Pro Building Services LLC
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Reviewed in November 2018
The experience I had with Tommy Franks from Rule One Pest Solutions was great! From my first call to him, our meeting him in person, to the last treatment. Tommy was professional, always on time and let us know exactly what we needed to do, and what he would be doing. I won’t use another pest...
Rule One Pest Solutions
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Reviewed in January 2017
They were able to get pests out of attic and correct any entries or holes that provided access to the attic. They also set up traps for mice in the basement. Both workers were professional and informative. I would use again.
Black Diamond
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Reviewed in May 2014
It was alright. I wasn't home when they came. They came when they said they would. The price was a little high for spreading the pest stuff. They put traps in the garage and I thought that was good.
GreenShield Pest Control
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Reviewed in March 2014
<p>Over the fall and winter, we had a couple of nasty wind storms in our area and lost some shingles. We have only lived in Kentucky for a couple of years so we didn't know any roofers. I checked Angie's list and asked our friends who have lived here for years. The recommendation was Oldham...
Oldham Co Roofing
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Reviewed in October 2013
In the evening of Thursday, October 3, my refrigerator started making this awful noise. I tried to locate the source of the noise and found that it was coming from a compartment between the freezer side and the refrigerator side. Since the compartment is screwed down, I couldn't see what was...
Broughton Appliance Repair
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Reviewed in June 2013
Mr. Pest Control was prompt, knowledgeable, and professional. He searched the house to find the point of entry for the bees. When he found the entry point, he sealed the hole. <br /> <br /> <br />
MR PEST CONTROL & TERMITE INC
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Serving Bedford, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1940

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"Ryan Gates, technician, came out to our house regarding mice that had entered the attic and were running around in the space between our basement ceiling and the upstairs floor. He gave us a quote and we said YES! I mean, it's mice, money is no object, right? haha Ryan and his crew did a fantastic job. Very professional and educated us about how humane their treatment is vs other companies. All the mice were gone within a week or two. It's been a couple of months and ZERO activity in the house. I highly recommend Black Diamond. After the mice removal, we also hired them for home pest control, termite control, lawn treatment and landscaping."

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Lee's Nuisance Wildlife Services

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Serving Bedford, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

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"If you need a good group to help solve your pest control these are the people to call. Excellent work and dependable 5 star company"

Response time12 hrs

Response rate86%

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Greenix Pest Control Louisville

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Serving Bedford, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

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"They are always very courteous and do a good job taking care of pests in and around my home."

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Terminix® Pest Control

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Serving Bedford, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1927

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When pests show up, so do we.\n\nFor nearly a century, Terminix® has been one of America's most trusted names in pest control. Every day, our exterminators serve thousands of homes and businesses nationwide, combining national service with local knowledge to provide best-in-class, proactive pest management solutions. We stop problems before they start and respond quickly if issues arise, keeping your property protected.\n\nAnd for extra peace of mind, if pests come back, so do we‐guaranteed.\n\nThe Terminix It Guarantee means that if pests come back, so do we to re-treat at no additional cost. No excuses, just a commitment to care for your home like it's our own with protection you can trust.3

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Serving Bedford, KY 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."

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Okolona Pest Control, Inc - NE Louisville

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Pest Control - TermitePest Control - Termite - For Business

Serving Bedford, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1972

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Small jobs welcome

When you’re looking for pest control in Louisville and the surrounding areas, OPC Pest Services is the company you need to take care of pests quickly and effectively. Our top-notch termite solutions and mosquito and mole treatments keep the outside of your home as comfortable as the inside. You can even choose routine seasonal pest treatments all year round with our Four Seasons Plan. Your Jefferson County business can also be pest-free. We have custom pest solutions for cockroaches, bed bugs, mosquitoes, and every pest in between. We are the premier pest control company in Kentucky. OPC – Outsmarting Pests Since 1972.

Response time3 days

Response rate100%

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Pest Control - Bed BugsPest Control - Termite

Serving Bedford, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

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Hello valued customer. Simply put WE ARE THE BEST. We give the best service at the best rates for PEST CONTROL. Please contact us before accepting in any other company. \n\nPEST CONTROL\nWe provide the most comprehensive treatment methods, using the most advanced and safe products on the market to ensure your home remains pests free between visits. \n\nOur most popular plan is the bi-monthly pest control service. Only $99.99 for your initial service and $40.00/month you are covered for mice,rats,ALL bugs. (save termite and mosquitoes). This plan has a 1 year contract. Call us at 502-269-1238 or visit our website www.galacticsolutions.biz to find out more.

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Response time8 hrs

Response rate90%

Recommended by87%of homeowners

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Serving Bedford, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 1927

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

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Lee's Nuisance Wildlife Services

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Serving Bedford, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

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"This is the third critter Lee has removed for us and, as always, he was responsive and quickly successful. He is an expert in his field and a professional with integrity. We don’t need him often but when we do we’re thankful we can call on him!"

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Serving Bedford, KY and surrounding areas

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"A little pricey. Very friendly. Too soon to tell if pest control is effective."

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Pest Control questions, answered by experts

If there is food sources and other places to build a nest, wasps may come back after their nest is gone. However, if you take measures to repel wasps, like planting pest-repellent plants or sealing cracks and gaps around the outside of your home, they aren’t likely to return. Be diligent at checking for new nests each spring to get rid of them as soon as possible and prevent bigger swarms of wasps in your yard.

Although weevils aren’t harmful to humans, it’s best to throw out flour (or any food product) if it contains weevils or other pests. However, if you want to salvage food after finding pests nearby in the pantry, you can freeze it for at least four days. To prevent weevils from returning, make sure to store your food in airtight containers or inside your refrigerator or freezer.

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.

Roaches have a strong sense of smell and are repelled by a variety of potent aromas. Scents that can help deter them include citrus (such as lemon and orange), herbs like peppermint, mint, basil, thyme, and oregano, spices like bay leaves, cinnamon, clove, and garlic, as well as lavender, eucalyptus, citronella, tea tree oil, and vinegar.

You can use these scents in several ways to create an unwelcoming environment for roaches:

Plants: Place mint or lavender plants in your home or garden.
Powders and Leaves: Sprinkle garlic powder or place crushed bay leaves and citrus peels in high-risk areas like kitchens, bathrooms, and entry points.
Sprays: Create a diluted solution with scents like lemon or vinegar to spray in your home. These can also be used in cleaning products or as room fresheners.
Essential Oils: While essential oils of these scents can be used, be cautious as they can be toxic to pets if inhaled.

It is important to note that while these smells can help keep roaches away, they typically do not kill them and may not be enough to drive out an existing infestation entirely. For best results, combine these scent-based deterrents with regular cleaning. Be sure to clean up all food spills, crumbs, and dirty dishes promptly, and keep trash cans covered with a tight-fitting lid to remove potential food sources.

Trees that provide a habitat to bats and an abundance of bugs—their main food source—will attract bats to your yard. Because the North American landscape has changed so much in recent years, bats have a harder time finding trees with cavities to shelter in. If your yard has a dead or dying tree with a lot of sun exposure, bats will likely be drawn to it because trees with those features are less common.

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