What questions should I ask when hiring a pro to remove pests?

• <div><p>To make sure the removal process goes smoothly, try asking your pro the following questions: </p><ul><li><p>Are you licensed and insured? </p></li><li><p>How much experience do you have with relocating beehives? </p></li><li><p>Do you remove the honey and honeycomb? </p></li><li><p>Do you relocate the bees alive? </p></li><li><p>Do you have any references from previous clients?</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Do imitation nests work to prevent yellow jackets?

• <div><p>Probably not. Many imitation nests are meant to be hung from trees or other tall places, but not all yellow jackets nest up high—most species, such as the common yellow jacket and the southern yellow jacket, build nests in the ground. </p></div>

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Q: Do stink bugs bite?

• <div><p>Stink bugs are herbivores, so they do not bite. Their mouths are designed for feeding on plants. They do not have a stinger either, so the worst part of these pests is the foul odor they emit when they are disturbed. However, you want to avoid allowing an infestation to set in, so you should consider <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/when-call-exterminator-pests-leave-pros.htm">calling an exterminator</a> if you are struggling to get rid of them. </p></div>

Q: What is the best bait for fruit flies?

• <div><p>While there are many sweet, ripe, or fermented items that attract fruit flies, the clear winner is apple cider vinegar. The liquid is sweet, potent, and fermented, making it the perfect bait for luring fruit flies into your trap.</p></div>

Q: What shouldn’t you do when trying to get rid of squirrels?

• <div><p>Unlike for rats and mice, poisonous baits and fumigants aren&rsquo;t a legal option for dealing with squirrel invasions. So, don&rsquo;t set any traps up using standard rodenticides. Remember that you typically need a permit for trapping and relocating squirrels found on your property. Some states even specify the types of traps you need to use.</p></div>

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Work was done on time and in a professional manner. I would recommend this company for anyone considering a new roof.
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Brian and his crew at Atlanta Tree Arbors did an excellent job trimming trees along our two story roof line. The roof is now clear of overhanging limbs. They also removed dead limbs from a large pine tree. The crew worked diligently until job was done and did a great job of cleaning up. We...
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Very good experience working with the company. They showed up on time, had all tools needed, kept my house clean with drop cloths, installed all new two bathrooms and a remodel a bedroom also. The owner kept me informed of everything going on and was very knowledgeable about products and...
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They done what I needed done. Then worked on my roof also and stopped a leak.
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Fast response,no delay in starting,worked through cold,windy,and snowing conditions. Cleaned up was good and they stacked the wood! Raked and used blower on area.Couldnâ t ask for more. Very friendly and accommodating,willing to show and explain the process. Iâ d highly recommend them!
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Good company! Reliable and affordable
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Darian and his crew, Jackson J, Tannar G, Jackson M and Micha P went out of their way to do an excellent job for us. They were in a pretty hostile environment in our crawlspace, rats, snakes black mold etc. In four days you could have a picnic in the area they worked! Awesome job guys!!
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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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"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."

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"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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"Eliminated pests and offered great service and advice to prevent this in the future"

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Pest Control questions, answered by experts

Stink bugs are herbivores, so they do not bite. Their mouths are designed for feeding on plants. They do not have a stinger either, so the worst part of these pests is the foul odor they emit when they are disturbed. However, you want to avoid allowing an infestation to set in, so you should consider calling an exterminator if you are struggling to get rid of them.

To make sure the removal process goes smoothly, try asking your pro the following questions:

Are you licensed and insured?
How much experience do you have with relocating beehives?
Do you remove the honey and honeycomb?
Do you relocate the bees alive?
Do you have any references from previous clients?

While there are many sweet, ripe, or fermented items that attract fruit flies, the clear winner is apple cider vinegar. The liquid is sweet, potent, and fermented, making it the perfect bait for luring fruit flies into your trap.

Probably not. Many imitation nests are meant to be hung from trees or other tall places, but not all yellow jackets nest up high—most species, such as the common yellow jacket and the southern yellow jacket, build nests in the ground.

Unlike for rats and mice, poisonous baits and fumigants aren’t a legal option for dealing with squirrel invasions. So, don’t set any traps up using standard rodenticides. Remember that you typically need a permit for trapping and relocating squirrels found on your property. Some states even specify the types of traps you need to use.

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