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Q: What time of day are rats most active?

• <div><p>Rats are nocturnal creatures, meaning they are most active at night, typically from late evening through the early morning. They use the cover of darkness to explore, forage for food, and find water, as they feel safer and can avoid daytime predators and human activity. Their sharp senses, including keen night vision and hearing, are well-suited for navigating in the dark. Because they prefer to stay hidden during the day in secluded areas like walls or attics, you are more likely to spot signs of their presence&mdash;such as droppings or gnaw marks&mdash;before you see an actual rat.</p></div>

Q: How can you tell how many mice you have?

• <div><p>There is no exact science here, due to the nature of nests and how mice raise their young, but a good place to start is to inspect the droppings. A single mouse poops a lot, leaving around 50 droppings in a single day, likely near a primary food source. If you find only sporadic droppings, you likely have a small infestation. If you spot large mounds of droppings, you are dealing with a big problem.</p></div>

Q: What bug looks like a tick but isn't?

• <div><p>Several bugs can look like ticks but aren&rsquo;t, including beetles, bed bugs, spider beetles, and weevils. Aside from different types of beetles, the most common confusion is between <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/ticks-vs-bed-bugs.htm">ticks versus bed bugs</a>. In any case, since a tick is an eight-legged arachnid, you can quickly differentiate by the number of legs, as all insects have six legs. </p></div>

Q: Does pouring bleach down the drain prevent roaches?

• <div><p>While bleach is an effective roach killer, we don&rsquo;t recommend using bleach as a drain cleaner. Bleach can release toxic fumes from your drains. Applying this chemical could cause damage to the entire drain system over time. It's better to use homemade drain cleaners or cleaners that don't contain bleach.</p></div>

Q: How effective are natural mice deterrents?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/get-rid-mice-and-spiders-essential-oils.htm">Scented mouse deterrents</a>, like peppermint oil, can be effective in the short term. The pungent smells may temporarily repel mice, but they lose effectiveness as the scent fades or mice get used to it. The main drawbacks are frequent reapplication and the fact that these deterrents don't address the root cause of the infestation, such as entry points or food sources. While they can be part of a broader strategy, scented deterrents alone are rarely enough to eliminate a mouse problem.</p></div>

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Last update on April 24, 2025

Reviewed in April 2025
I’ve now used Ace of Spades for quite some time. As an absent homeowner, I don’t have to worry if my yard is being mowed they just come and get it done. If there is something extra I request they are happy to help and have also let me know if something is wrong after a storm. I would strongly...
Ace of Spades Mowing
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Reviewed in April 2025
Bryan actually answered my call and arrived exactly when he said he would. He removed my old panel in my house and installed a new upgraded version. He also installed my back up generator. Oh he fixed 2 outlets also. This is the best electrician I've ever used HANDS DOWN. Definitely recommend!!!
Wheeler Electrical Services
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Reviewed in March 2025
Cole has done several jobs for me. He responds almost immediately, always on time or early, incredible price and willing to do anything to help. In addition he’s very good at everything! Has removed trees, assembled furniture, grills, replaced lattice work no job too big or small. Very honest...
FLYING M REPAIRS LLC
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Reviewed in January 2025
Repairs to my crawl space went wonderful!! Moisture barrier was put down, no more standing water!! All work was done in a timely manner and no mess was left behind. Very pleased and will definitely recommend.
Phillips Waterproofing
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Reviewed in April 2024
I used Dylan Boggs @ Pro pressure washing to clean my gutters and to wash my farm tractors and he was great, he was on time, and was very affordable. I would highly recommend him.
Pro gutter cleaners
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Reviewed in December 2023
I had a section of gutter I wanted replaced and extended. They came out to the house and gave me a quote. I excepted it and they offered a discount to do it at that time. The work was handled efficiently and expertly. And in no time, the job was done. Cleaned up the work area and left a fine...
Gutter Concepts of SC
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Reviewed in October 2023
Excellent service. I had several bad experiences with other contractors, so it was a huge relief to finally find someone who knew what they were doing and got it right. Crew was great, owner was easy to work with. Plan to use Huff's for all my future projects.
Huff Flooring And Remodeling LLC
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Reviewed in April 2023
Showed up when they said they would and got the 2 large trees out in great time. Very friendly. Would definitely recommend
Chandler's Tree Service
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Reviewed in December 2022
Would definitely recommend!! Professional service. If I need more work will be using them again
Coe's Excavating
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Reviewed in December 2022
Very thorough. Took the time to really look at the project before the repair. Reasonably priced. Would recommend to family and friends.
Curry's Construction, LLC
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Terminix® Pest Control

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Serving Jamestown, 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 Jamestown, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 1927

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"We found evidence of termite infestation. They responded quickly and inspected property the following day. Price was reasonable and employee was knowledgeable. He explained scope of work and options thoroughly. We added pest control as additional price was very reasonable. Work was performed the following day and we are satisfied with service."

Recommended by83%of homeowners

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

Serving Jamestown, 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 Jamestown, 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!"

Recommended by66%of homeowners

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Pest Pro Exterminators LLC

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Serving Jamestown, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

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With over 10 years of experience under our belt, we are your first choice in excellent customer satisfaction. We are locally owned and operated, and our professionals are always prompt, clean, and friendly every step of the way. Call us today for a free estimate!

Response time2 days

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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American Home Shield – Home Warranty

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Serving Jamestown, 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

Rats are nocturnal creatures, meaning they are most active at night, typically from late evening through the early morning. They use the cover of darkness to explore, forage for food, and find water, as they feel safer and can avoid daytime predators and human activity. Their sharp senses, including keen night vision and hearing, are well-suited for navigating in the dark. Because they prefer to stay hidden during the day in secluded areas like walls or attics, you are more likely to spot signs of their presence—such as droppings or gnaw marks—before you see an actual rat.

There is no exact science here, due to the nature of nests and how mice raise their young, but a good place to start is to inspect the droppings. A single mouse poops a lot, leaving around 50 droppings in a single day, likely near a primary food source. If you find only sporadic droppings, you likely have a small infestation. If you spot large mounds of droppings, you are dealing with a big problem.

Several bugs can look like ticks but aren’t, including beetles, bed bugs, spider beetles, and weevils. Aside from different types of beetles, the most common confusion is between ticks versus bed bugs. In any case, since a tick is an eight-legged arachnid, you can quickly differentiate by the number of legs, as all insects have six legs.

While bleach is an effective roach killer, we don’t recommend using bleach as a drain cleaner. Bleach can release toxic fumes from your drains. Applying this chemical could cause damage to the entire drain system over time. It's better to use homemade drain cleaners or cleaners that don't contain bleach.

Scented mouse deterrents, like peppermint oil, can be effective in the short term. The pungent smells may temporarily repel mice, but they lose effectiveness as the scent fades or mice get used to it. The main drawbacks are frequent reapplication and the fact that these deterrents don't address the root cause of the infestation, such as entry points or food sources. While they can be part of a broader strategy, scented deterrents alone are rarely enough to eliminate a mouse problem.

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