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Integrity Termite and Pest Control

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Integrity Termite and Pest Control

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Our business if family owned and operated. We are new business that started in December 2012. We have over 13 years experience in the termite and pest control business. We are fully licensed and insured. We accept all major credit cards for your convenience.

"Callback requests were always prompt, the service technician was knowledgeable and flexible, and pricing was fair. Will continue to use them if I ever have additional pest issues."

Marielle H on September 2020

Our business if family owned and operated. We are new business that started in December 2012. We have over 13 years experience in the termite and pest control business. We are fully licensed and insured. We accept all major credit cards for your convenience.

"Callback requests were always prompt, the service technician was knowledgeable and flexible, and pricing was fair. Will continue to use them if I ever have additional pest issues."

Marielle H on September 2020

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BYPC Inc.

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BYPC Inc.

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Apex Pest Control Inc. is the premier ECO-Friendly Pest Control Company in Southwest Virginia,"safely" protecting your home from pests year after year!

Apex Pest Control Inc. is the premier ECO-Friendly Pest Control Company in Southwest Virginia,"safely" protecting your home from pests year after year!

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Action Pest Control

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Action Pest Control

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Action Pest Control offers pest control and termite control for homeowners throughout Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois, including Indianapolis, Louisville and Evansville. We have the right control solution for ants, termites, spiders, mosquitoes and virtually every other household pest.

"I've been a customer for 19 years and I emailed and asked if they had any cheaper options to what I have. They canceled me (I guess). I've sent several more emails and it shows where they have read them, but no one will answer me. I work various hours and have a lot going on and can't find time to call, so that's why I email them. They can't keep people employed and there has been a different person come in my house every time."

Kathy J on April 2024

Action Pest Control offers pest control and termite control for homeowners throughout Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois, including Indianapolis, Louisville and Evansville. We have the right control solution for ants, termites, spiders, mosquitoes and virtually every other household pest.

"I've been a customer for 19 years and I emailed and asked if they had any cheaper options to what I have. They canceled me (I guess). I've sent several more emails and it shows where they have read them, but no one will answer me. I work various hours and have a lot going on and can't find time to call, so that's why I email them. They can't keep people employed and there has been a different person come in my house every time."

Kathy J on April 2024

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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.

In general, mouse droppings can remain infectious for 2 to 3 days at room temperature. Through their urine and feces, rodents can spread harmful diseases to humans. Common infectious diseases include hantavirus, salmonellosis, leptospirosis, and LCM.

However, depending on the specific virus and environmental conditions, mouse droppings can carry viruses for shorter or longer periods of time. For example, Salmonella can survive in mouse droppings several days and even weeks.

Unless foxes are a major threat or nuisance, living peacefully alongside them is often better. Reclusive foxes are rarely a risk to humans, and they can help keep rodent populations at bay and boost biodiversity in your yard. Plus, if you are a wildlife lover, there is the simple privilege and pleasure of watching a fox family interact right on your doorstep.

Preventing rats and mice from getting into the attic can be challenging, but it’s not impossible. Here are a few steps you can take to keep them looking elsewhere for a new place to call home:

  • Block or cover any potential access holes

  • Keep piles or stacks of firewood or other materials away from the house

  • Seal food and garbage in containers to prevent rodents from chewing through or getting in

As a general rule, if you hear an animal in your attic, don’t assume it will stay there. Animals are drawn to warmth and food sources, which could lead them to other parts of your house. In particular, it’s likely that small pests such as rats and mice that only need tiny gaps to squeeze through will end up in your walls and ductwork. Larger animals like raccoons may be limited to an enclosed attic.

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