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Q: Can vinegar kill bamboo?

• <div><p>No, vinegar cannot kill bamboo. Common household chemicals like vinegar and even bleach are unlikely to kill bamboo, and they may only have minimal effect on bamboo roots. Since they can alter the chemical composition of nearby soil, we suggest avoiding these methods. Bamboo is very tough and not even all herbicides work well against it. To beat back bamboo, find an herbicide that&rsquo;s specifically designed to work against tough grasses.</p></div>

Q: Can I treat bed bugs myself?

• <div><p>DIY treatments exist, but professional extermination is recommended for thorough elimination and prevention.</p></div>

Q: Can fleas cause health problems?

• <div><p>According to the <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/fleas/about/?CDC_AAref_Val=https://www.cdc.gov/fleas/diseases.html">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)</a>, fleas can carry human disease-causing pathogens for Plague, Flea-borne typhus, and Cat scratch disease. These diseases are caused by fleas such as Oropsylla montana, Xenopsylla cheopis, and Ctenocephalides felis, and are commonly found in rural areas of the western United States, California, Texas, and Hawaii. Fleaborne parasites like tapeworms can also be spread to people and animals if they accidentally swallow an infected flea, and small children are at a higher risk. Symptoms may not be present in most infected people.</p></div>

Q: How long does a professional flea treatment typically last?

• <div><p>Professional treatments can be immediate but may require follow-up for complete effectiveness, lasting several weeks.</p></div>

Q: What do stink bugs smell like?

• <div><p>When threatened or crushed, stink bugs emit a pungent scent often described as smelling similar to cilantro. However, some people say it can smell like sulfur or ammonia. The scent is produced by a gland on their abdomen and some species can spray the scent too. </p></div>

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Awesome service, always on time
Guardians Pool Care & Service LLC
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Reviewed in February 2024
Cleaned up after himself, was very efficient & quick doing the job. Courteous & considerate of the customer. Very cost conscious.if
BLACK MTN RESTORATIONS LLC
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Reviewed in August 2023
These guys came out on a Sunday and the job proved much harder than expected and didn't ask for any more money. True American! Thanks again for taking care of these large trees and keeping everyone safe. 10 stars! call them they won't disappoint!!
Climb High Tree Service
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Reviewed in August 2023
Todd Halcomb did an Excellent job on my property. For a very fair price.
Jenga Construction & Demolition
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Reviewed in April 2023
Very good and quick work to get what we needed. Would get them again in the future.
Josh Roberts Heating And Cooling LLC
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Reviewed in August 2022
Jacob is very friendly and does a great job
Building dreams
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Reviewed in December 2021
Have used Sharp Clean twice for a thorough housecleaning. Their work is excellent and the price is very fair. I highly recommend their staff who are friendly, conscientious and well worth their cost.
Sharpclean@Suffolk, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2021
This service provider is good at communicating his schedule and does a good job with a difficult and sloped yard. At this point he has completed one of 3 different kinds of lawn and property jobs for which I have hired him.
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Reviewed in April 2021
I really didn't know nothing about inspections but I watch this guy on YouTube does the same thing Paul does after looking at this inspection I can really tell Paul nobody was doing glad I hired him glad I spent the money that house had a lot of problems didn't look safe to me I 100%...
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Reviewed in June 2015
Needed a short-fused Termite Inspection for a VA Re-Fi. Pete responded immediately to my HomeAdvisor Inquiry and was able to schedule the inspection within 24 hours complete with report. Prompt arrival, courteous and a great value for the money and peace of mind. Will definitely use for other...
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Terminix® Pest Control

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Serving Lynch, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1927

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"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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Mosquito ControlPest Control - Bed BugsPest Control - Bugs and Insects+1 more

Serving Lynch, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 1927

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Recent purchases for termites and pest control. Time will tell if they got it right."

Recommended by83%of homeowners

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Serving Lynch, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 1927

Free estimates

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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 Lynch, 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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Alford Home Solutions Inc

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Serving Lynch, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 1963

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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

Termite shelter tube hanging from floor joist.

Termite Damage to floor joist, rim joist and sill plate.

Termite and Moisture Damage to wood in crawl space.

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American Home Shield – Home Warranty

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Serving Lynch, 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."

Recommended by65%of homeowners

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Pest Control questions, answered by experts

No, vinegar cannot kill bamboo. Common household chemicals like vinegar and even bleach are unlikely to kill bamboo, and they may only have minimal effect on bamboo roots. Since they can alter the chemical composition of nearby soil, we suggest avoiding these methods. Bamboo is very tough and not even all herbicides work well against it. To beat back bamboo, find an herbicide that’s specifically designed to work against tough grasses.

DIY treatments exist, but professional extermination is recommended for thorough elimination and prevention.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), fleas can carry human disease-causing pathogens for Plague, Flea-borne typhus, and Cat scratch disease. These diseases are caused by fleas such as Oropsylla montana, Xenopsylla cheopis, and Ctenocephalides felis, and are commonly found in rural areas of the western United States, California, Texas, and Hawaii. Fleaborne parasites like tapeworms can also be spread to people and animals if they accidentally swallow an infected flea, and small children are at a higher risk. Symptoms may not be present in most infected people.

Professional treatments can be immediate but may require follow-up for complete effectiveness, lasting several weeks.

When threatened or crushed, stink bugs emit a pungent scent often described as smelling similar to cilantro. However, some people say it can smell like sulfur or ammonia. The scent is produced by a gland on their abdomen and some species can spray the scent too.

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