Do I need to wash my sheets and clothes after pest control?

• <div><p>Yes, you should wash your sheets and clothes immediately after receiving a pest control service. If your pest pro sprayed chemicals inside your home, it’s important to remove any lingering residue from your washable items. Consult your pest control pro for a list of post-treatment steps to follow.</p></div>

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Q: Do I need to treat my property for ticks?

• <div><p>Ticks aren't dangerous, but their bites are often imperceptible thanks to a numbing agent in their saliva. They can carry and transmit pathogens to people and animals, leading to diseases such as anaplasmosis, babesiosis, and Lyme disease. So if you live in a region with a high tick prevalence, tick treatment is worthwhile to keep your family and pets safe.</p></div>

Q: Can you really get rid of bed bugs without an exterminator?

• <div><p>Yes, getting rid of bed bugs without an exterminator is possible. However, it will take significantly longer and more effort than professional extermination. Using a HEPA vacuum, steaming, sealing, and other DIY removal methods work with consistent effort. Plus, it won&rsquo;t guarantee to clear the entire infestation, so you may need to apply several follow-up treatments. </p></div>

Q: What time of year is best for treating chinch bugs?

• <div><p>Summer is the best time of year to treat chinch bugs. Check the instructions on the treatment method or consult a pest control pro for timing recommendations. You want to wait for chinch bugs to have a chance at coming out of hibernation and move around, but not too long that they start doing damage. Aim for around mid to late spring for most chinch treatments. </p></div>

Q: Do carpenter ants go away on their own?

• <div><p>Carpenter ants can go away on their own if their food source is eliminated, but this could take weeks or months. If you have an infestation on your hands, carpenter ants need to be treated by pesticides from a licensed professional in order to go away as soon as possible.</p></div>

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They done an amazing job clearing everything up exactly what I told them to do and my flower beds was great!!
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Reviewed in April 2024
SR Construction was prompt and professional. They patched the EIFS (synthetic) stucco where woodpeckers had been making holes in our siding and our chimney. Prompt, courteous, and professional. I actually couldn't see where the repairs were made as they patched and painted (we supplied...
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Excellent service, great person to work with. The yard looks astonishing.
Daniel's Lawn Care
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On Time did what was agreed on cleaned up yard
Climb High Tree Service
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Reviewed in August 2023
I come to know the owner Justin through his company working for me. I am a retired carpenter and now sell manufactured homes. He did all the drywall repair on all my homes I sold and the others I work with sold. He also built several decks. His on time and perfection on every job tells all you...
Maga Trim & Remodeling
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Reviewed in May 2023
My wife had hired a company to pressure wash our home however, the work was terrible. Broken window, missed spots, killed our flowers just was a truly awful performance. We contacted Hayden @ Tri-state pro wash to go back over the house. We were amazed by the showman ship he displayed. Very...
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Reviewed in April 2023
The customer service was great. The work was phenomenal Will definitely use this company again
Dodge City Home Improvement
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Reviewed in February 2023
Very friendly and polite. Kept area clean and showed up on time. Highly recommend
Willifords Handyman and Pressure Washing
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Reviewed in April 2022
Very hard workers safety minded. Always on time and plesent to work with. Extremely diligent on making sure project remains square and level.
Patriot Home Improvement
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Reviewed in May 2012
Everyone that I talked to that I worked with have been nice, cordial, quick, and fast. AFter the first month I did not hear from the cockroaches every again. The owner I spoke with felt like someone I could trust. I hired them to work on my house because of a pest problem, it wasn't looking good...
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Terminix® Pest Control

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Serving Flat Lick, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1927

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"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 Flat Lick, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 1927

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

Recommended by83%of homeowners

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Serving Flat Lick, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 1927

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"Very friendly tech came to examine our house. He was really late, but this did not matter - lost his way. The cost was way beyond what we are willing to pay for pest control (over $1000) but we do have a fairly problematic carpenter bee problem."

Recommended by86%of homeowners

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

Serving Flat Lick, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 1927

"The man was very nice and so far there has been no bugs in my house since he has been here. Thank you Jason for coming to my home and thank you Terminix for sending him here!"

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American Home Shield – Home Warranty

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Serving Flat Lick, KY 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

Ticks aren't dangerous, but their bites are often imperceptible thanks to a numbing agent in their saliva. They can carry and transmit pathogens to people and animals, leading to diseases such as anaplasmosis, babesiosis, and Lyme disease. So if you live in a region with a high tick prevalence, tick treatment is worthwhile to keep your family and pets safe.

Yes, getting rid of bed bugs without an exterminator is possible. However, it will take significantly longer and more effort than professional extermination. Using a HEPA vacuum, steaming, sealing, and other DIY removal methods work with consistent effort. Plus, it won’t guarantee to clear the entire infestation, so you may need to apply several follow-up treatments.

Yes, you should wash your sheets and clothes immediately after receiving a pest control service. If your pest pro sprayed chemicals inside your home, it’s important to remove any lingering residue from your washable items. Consult your pest control pro for a list of post-treatment steps to follow.

Summer is the best time of year to treat chinch bugs. Check the instructions on the treatment method or consult a pest control pro for timing recommendations. You want to wait for chinch bugs to have a chance at coming out of hibernation and move around, but not too long that they start doing damage. Aim for around mid to late spring for most chinch treatments.

Carpenter ants can go away on their own if their food source is eliminated, but this could take weeks or months. If you have an infestation on your hands, carpenter ants need to be treated by pesticides from a licensed professional in order to go away as soon as possible.

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