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Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

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Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

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Customers say: Quality work
Free onsite estimate
Emergency services offered

When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.

"Excellent work. Easy to work with and got the job done quickly. Price was exactly as quoted."

Brian A on November 2023

When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.

"Excellent work. Easy to work with and got the job done quickly. Price was exactly as quoted."

Brian A on November 2023


Gerard Home Inspection

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Gerard Home Inspection

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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers

Your locally-owned, trusted source for Home Inspection, Termite Inspection, Radon Testing, Sewer Inspection, and Thermal Imaging. Prices start at $349 making Gerard Home inspection a great value. Call us today to schedule your inspection.

"Ryan was the technician that completed the work. This was the 4th time I have used Ryan and Gerard Home Inspection. The service was complete , thorough, accurate and professional. I would highly recommend that if you need an inspection call Gerard and ask for Ryan."

Murray S on March 2022

Your locally-owned, trusted source for Home Inspection, Termite Inspection, Radon Testing, Sewer Inspection, and Thermal Imaging. Prices start at $349 making Gerard Home inspection a great value. Call us today to schedule your inspection.

"Ryan was the technician that completed the work. This was the 4th time I have used Ryan and Gerard Home Inspection. The service was complete , thorough, accurate and professional. I would highly recommend that if you need an inspection call Gerard and ask for Ryan."

Murray S on March 2022


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Inspector C.H.R.I.S.

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Inspector C.H.R.I.S.

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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

Keeping it safe and beautiful comes with the joy of ownership. Inspector C.H.R.I.S. (Complete Home Reliable Inspection Services)Home Inspection Services of Greater Cincinnati, Ohio understands that people want to keep their home a source of pride for years to come. Much like a doctor's "physical checkup" the Home Inspection Service provided by Inspector C.H.R.I.S. does an unbiased and thorough home inspection and report of the house you love. Termite Inspection offered with every whole house inspection at no additional charge. Experience Matters: ASHI Certified Home Inspector Chris has Thirty Years of Residential Construction Experience. Proven track record of Catching Structure Problems So you Can Decide.

"it went very well, he was very thorough and provided top notch services."

Earthy W on November 2019

Keeping it safe and beautiful comes with the joy of ownership. Inspector C.H.R.I.S. (Complete Home Reliable Inspection Services)Home Inspection Services of Greater Cincinnati, Ohio understands that people want to keep their home a source of pride for years to come. Much like a doctor's "physical checkup" the Home Inspection Service provided by Inspector C.H.R.I.S. does an unbiased and thorough home inspection and report of the house you love. Termite Inspection offered with every whole house inspection at no additional charge. Experience Matters: ASHI Certified Home Inspector Chris has Thirty Years of Residential Construction Experience. Proven track record of Catching Structure Problems So you Can Decide.

"it went very well, he was very thorough and provided top notch services."

Earthy W on November 2019


Sure Thing Pest Control

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Sure Thing Pest Control

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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers

Sure Thing Pest Control steers clear of "one-size-fits-all" programs. We evaluate your insect problem, provide a thorough inspection and implement a program suited to your individual needs. We always provide services that make the absolute best results and incorporate integrated pest management into each of our programs. 12 employees. Cost determined by the job. No travel charges. Award wining. Additional email - [email protected].

"Excellent service"

Jeffrey M on December 2019

Sure Thing Pest Control steers clear of "one-size-fits-all" programs. We evaluate your insect problem, provide a thorough inspection and implement a program suited to your individual needs. We always provide services that make the absolute best results and incorporate integrated pest management into each of our programs. 12 employees. Cost determined by the job. No travel charges. Award wining. Additional email - [email protected].

"Excellent service"

Jeffrey M on December 2019


Owner operated. No subs. Cost determined by the job. No travel charge. Additional address: PO Box 8173. Award winning. Additional fax: (513) 533-9725.


Pest-All Exterminating

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Pest-All Exterminating

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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are locally owned & operated. Our #1 priority is to make happy customers and we can cater a service program to meet your needs. We will give you the honest, professional treatment you would expect from a neighbor. But having been in business over 40 years, we can also provide the peace of mind that we will be around to stand behind our work. Cost is determined by the job and is normally determined after a no cost inspection of your property. Additional DBA - P.T.A. Industries Inc.

"It went incredibly well. They picked up the first time I called, and were able to schedule service the next day. They were right on time, incredibly nice and respectful, explained the treatment and what to watch for moving forward. Problem seems to be fixed. Couldn't have gone any better."

Kent M on September 2021

We are locally owned & operated. Our #1 priority is to make happy customers and we can cater a service program to meet your needs. We will give you the honest, professional treatment you would expect from a neighbor. But having been in business over 40 years, we can also provide the peace of mind that we will be around to stand behind our work. Cost is determined by the job and is normally determined after a no cost inspection of your property. Additional DBA - P.T.A. Industries Inc.

"It went incredibly well. They picked up the first time I called, and were able to schedule service the next day. They were right on time, incredibly nice and respectful, explained the treatment and what to watch for moving forward. Problem seems to be fixed. Couldn't have gone any better."

Kent M on September 2021


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AA HOME INSPECTION LLC

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AA HOME INSPECTION LLC

4.86(
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

AA Home Inspection is locally owned and operated and is a full-time inspection company. Your home will be inspected by an ASHI member and will be inspected to ASHI standards to insure that you receive the best inspection possible! Your home inspection report with images will be available on our website within 24 hours of your inspection. We walk roofs and enter crawl spaces when safe to do so and we examine every major system. We provide you valuable knowledge and you will learn about your homes beneficial qualities. We are compliant with KY Licensing and OH requirements (OH does not require licensing). We are also members of KREIA. KY License - HI2005, Ohio does not have an inspection license.

"Darrin was right on time, very personable, and extremely thorough. Thanks to his inspection, some potentially major issues with the home were identified that were in no way obvious problems."

Kent M on November 2019

AA Home Inspection is locally owned and operated and is a full-time inspection company. Your home will be inspected by an ASHI member and will be inspected to ASHI standards to insure that you receive the best inspection possible! Your home inspection report with images will be available on our website within 24 hours of your inspection. We walk roofs and enter crawl spaces when safe to do so and we examine every major system. We provide you valuable knowledge and you will learn about your homes beneficial qualities. We are compliant with KY Licensing and OH requirements (OH does not require licensing). We are also members of KREIA. KY License - HI2005, Ohio does not have an inspection license.

"Darrin was right on time, very personable, and extremely thorough. Thanks to his inspection, some potentially major issues with the home were identified that were in no way obvious problems."

Kent M on November 2019


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ABES Pest Control Inc.

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ABES Pest Control Inc.

4.83(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

ABES Pest Control will control your pest problems Absolute Best Exterminating Services! Bringing over 34 years of experience. Home, School, Factory, Office, Restaurant, Condo or Apt Common pests: Insects: Ants, Bed Bugs, Bees, Beetles, Carpenter Bees, Centipedes, Cockroaches, Crickets, Fleas, Lady bugs, Millipedes, Pillbugs, Roaches, Silverfish, Spiders, Sow Bugs, Termites, Ticks, Wasps Rodents: Mice, Rats, Shrews, Squirrels, Voles, Woodchucks (Ground Hogs). Birds & Wild Animals: Bats, Birds, Moles, Opossums, Raccoons, Skunks. Real Estate Inspections: including VA, FHA and Conventional. Rid your house or business of annoying and potential dangerous pests today. ABES pest control provides: Additional address - PO Box 6587, Florence, Kentucky 41022. See website for additional service area.

"This provider received a rating of 5 from me for bed bug treatment in 2015. When we discovered bed bugs last month, we decided to use them again. In the interim, ABES had been bought by OPC Pest Services. This time, we were first introduced to Kemuel, whose job was obviously to sell us. He left us under the impression that the treatment would be comparable to what we received in 2015, though the cost was to be $750. compared to $325. He led us to believe that we would have to leave for a few hours after the treatment to avoid breathing the fumes from the pesticide. The great news was that it could be done today. He left us with his phone number, in case we had any further concerns. A short time later, the technician Brock appeared with his approximately 1-gallon sprayer filled with Sterifab (Isopropyl Alcohol). He invested less than 45 minutes, largely spraying around seams on our sofa, loveseat, and queen mattress. Highly unprofessional. Much more to say, but I'm out of space."

Keith G on September 2025

ABES Pest Control will control your pest problems Absolute Best Exterminating Services! Bringing over 34 years of experience. Home, School, Factory, Office, Restaurant, Condo or Apt Common pests: Insects: Ants, Bed Bugs, Bees, Beetles, Carpenter Bees, Centipedes, Cockroaches, Crickets, Fleas, Lady bugs, Millipedes, Pillbugs, Roaches, Silverfish, Spiders, Sow Bugs, Termites, Ticks, Wasps Rodents: Mice, Rats, Shrews, Squirrels, Voles, Woodchucks (Ground Hogs). Birds & Wild Animals: Bats, Birds, Moles, Opossums, Raccoons, Skunks. Real Estate Inspections: including VA, FHA and Conventional. Rid your house or business of annoying and potential dangerous pests today. ABES pest control provides: Additional address - PO Box 6587, Florence, Kentucky 41022. See website for additional service area.

"This provider received a rating of 5 from me for bed bug treatment in 2015. When we discovered bed bugs last month, we decided to use them again. In the interim, ABES had been bought by OPC Pest Services. This time, we were first introduced to Kemuel, whose job was obviously to sell us. He left us under the impression that the treatment would be comparable to what we received in 2015, though the cost was to be $750. compared to $325. He led us to believe that we would have to leave for a few hours after the treatment to avoid breathing the fumes from the pesticide. The great news was that it could be done today. He left us with his phone number, in case we had any further concerns. A short time later, the technician Brock appeared with his approximately 1-gallon sprayer filled with Sterifab (Isopropyl Alcohol). He invested less than 45 minutes, largely spraying around seams on our sofa, loveseat, and queen mattress. Highly unprofessional. Much more to say, but I'm out of space."

Keith G on September 2025


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Perfection Pest Control

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Perfection Pest Control

4.86(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers

Contact Perfection Pest Control for all your pest control services in the Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati area to provide Perfection Service for termites, ants, bed bugs, cockroaches, fleas, rats, and any other pest that moves, crawls or flies. We service all types of structures: • Residential – Homes, apartment buildings, and condominiums • Commercial – Drugstores and drugstore chains, office buildings, hotels, and commercial buildings of all types and sizes • Industrial – non-food storage buildings and factories • Medical – Hospitals and nursing homes. IPM certified • Schools and other educational institutions. IPM certified • Food storage, processing and service facilities - o Processing plants and warehouses o Restaurants, bars, and fast food chains o Supermarkets and grocery stores Perfection Pest Control provides a comprehensive array of services, each of which is tailored to your specific needs and the requirements of the setting. Services include: Inspection: We will thoroughly inspect your home or business. The inspection will identify your particular pest problem, conducive conditions for pests, evaluate structural and sanitation issues, and will include recommendation of treatments to prevent and/or eliminate pests. General Household Pest Control: prevention, elimination and/or exclusion of pests in residential settings using Integrated Pest Management, including condominiums, office settings, etc.. Perimeter Treatment: prevent pests from establishing a foothold at the base of your structure. Treatments include the base of the building footprint, windows, doors, tree bases and other key areas at the perimeter of a home or business. Advantages of having Perfection Pest Control handle your pest control needs include: • Use of environmentally friendly products in such a way as to ensure your safety, and the safety of your family, customers and pets, as the case may be. • Targeted pest control techniques using baits, and limiting chemicals in the pest control equation, for sensitive persons. • Reliability: We will be there when I say we will, and we will do the job we agree to do. • One-time, monthly, bi-monthly and quarterly services are available. Family Owned & Operated Termite & Pest Control Company Perfection Pest Control, Inc., provides quality service and expertise at a reasonable cost, while remaining abreast of the latest pest control products and methods, as well as state and federal regulations, and guidelines from the Environmental Protection Agency. We employ an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach in each setting to determine the most effective and safest combination of methods and products to manage a particular pest problem. The IPM approach is based upon knowledge and understanding of insect and rodent biology; familiarity with host environments for pests; use of beneficial organisms improving sanitary, landscaping and structural conditions to exclude pests; and selection of baits, traps, sprays and products that pose the lowest risk to humans, pets and the environment. Additional email: [email protected]

"The company representative showed up at the house and did a survey. He shared pictures of locations he felt were problematic. He recommended replacing the 15 year old garage door strips as there was evidence that mice had gnawed their way through. He said he would replace the strips with a rodent proof design strip and since my doors were old he would also have to replace a metal track so the rodent free type would fit. He gave me what I thought was a high estimate and he explained that the labor on the garage doors and supplies would be $1500.00. The remainder of his work(setting traps, etc. was $1000.00. I asked that he itemized the work and he said he couldn't do it. I agreed nonetheless with the promise that he could get the job done in one half day and he would provide itemization and follow up to go over what they did. He called and said all the parts had arrived and we were ready to go. We set a date. At the time of his visit to create an estimate, I offered to leave a deposit. He stated that I would be billed after the work was done to my satisfaction. After we agreed on the date to do the project, I arranged access into the house as I was unable to be there. In the week leading up to the work date he texted me multiple times about leaving a check or giving them my credit card number as they wanted to be paid on the day of the work. Although I found that contradictory, with his assurance of returning the day after job completion to go over this, I left a check in the full amount. Then the misrepresentations began to escalate. He called me and texted me late in the morning they were to complete the work. They were not able to even complete the work unrelated to the garage doors in the time they were there which, I remind you, was over have the cost of my estimate. He failed to bring the correct size devices he had promised and said he would have to return. More importantly, he said that the firm that he ordered the garage door supplies from could not deliver them that day because my doors were obsolete. He said he could order the garage door supplies from another source. At this time I asked him very obvious questions--such as, "why wasn't this researched prior to the installation day". He couldn't answer but interestingly he said that the new supplies were less expensive and required a lot less time to install. As a result of this new information, I asked him the difference in material costs and labor and they were both significantly less. I asked him to give me a new estimate. He called his boss and they said it would cost the same. At this point I told the worker to wait to hear from me as I was going to get a new estimate for the garage doors. I told him not to take the check I had left him and to meet me in a few days to go over the work already accomplished and I would pay him for that if completed. He did not take my check as requested. He was very evasive of setting up a follow up but continued to call and text about the money owed for the work they allegedly did. After multiple annoying texts I asked him to meet and the day was not convenient for him. I asked what day worked for him and he did not respond for 6 days. In that text he again emphasized that I needed to send my money and since there was no guarantee he'd show up I did not. Nonetheless, I told him either of the 2 days he had free were fine with me. I then told him that the rodent free floor drain they had placed had holes that were too small. As a result the condensation that dripped from the pvc pipe into their drain turned into a minor flood in my basement. His next text said that his boss did not want to do any more work for me and that I didn't have to pay them anything. So now I have no idea what they did or didn't do. Obviously, I will try to find a more transparent vendor and eventually the job will be done. I simply wanted to advise future customers seeking help with pests to realize that my experience with them lacked professionalism(didn't order the correct supplies), honesty, and responsiveness. This especially after all their guarantees. Thank you."

christopher c on May 2018

Contact Perfection Pest Control for all your pest control services in the Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati area to provide Perfection Service for termites, ants, bed bugs, cockroaches, fleas, rats, and any other pest that moves, crawls or flies. We service all types of structures: • Residential – Homes, apartment buildings, and condominiums • Commercial – Drugstores and drugstore chains, office buildings, hotels, and commercial buildings of all types and sizes • Industrial – non-food storage buildings and factories • Medical – Hospitals and nursing homes. IPM certified • Schools and other educational institutions. IPM certified • Food storage, processing and service facilities - o Processing plants and warehouses o Restaurants, bars, and fast food chains o Supermarkets and grocery stores Perfection Pest Control provides a comprehensive array of services, each of which is tailored to your specific needs and the requirements of the setting. Services include: Inspection: We will thoroughly inspect your home or business. The inspection will identify your particular pest problem, conducive conditions for pests, evaluate structural and sanitation issues, and will include recommendation of treatments to prevent and/or eliminate pests. General Household Pest Control: prevention, elimination and/or exclusion of pests in residential settings using Integrated Pest Management, including condominiums, office settings, etc.. Perimeter Treatment: prevent pests from establishing a foothold at the base of your structure. Treatments include the base of the building footprint, windows, doors, tree bases and other key areas at the perimeter of a home or business. Advantages of having Perfection Pest Control handle your pest control needs include: • Use of environmentally friendly products in such a way as to ensure your safety, and the safety of your family, customers and pets, as the case may be. • Targeted pest control techniques using baits, and limiting chemicals in the pest control equation, for sensitive persons. • Reliability: We will be there when I say we will, and we will do the job we agree to do. • One-time, monthly, bi-monthly and quarterly services are available. Family Owned & Operated Termite & Pest Control Company Perfection Pest Control, Inc., provides quality service and expertise at a reasonable cost, while remaining abreast of the latest pest control products and methods, as well as state and federal regulations, and guidelines from the Environmental Protection Agency. We employ an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach in each setting to determine the most effective and safest combination of methods and products to manage a particular pest problem. The IPM approach is based upon knowledge and understanding of insect and rodent biology; familiarity with host environments for pests; use of beneficial organisms improving sanitary, landscaping and structural conditions to exclude pests; and selection of baits, traps, sprays and products that pose the lowest risk to humans, pets and the environment. Additional email: [email protected]

"The company representative showed up at the house and did a survey. He shared pictures of locations he felt were problematic. He recommended replacing the 15 year old garage door strips as there was evidence that mice had gnawed their way through. He said he would replace the strips with a rodent proof design strip and since my doors were old he would also have to replace a metal track so the rodent free type would fit. He gave me what I thought was a high estimate and he explained that the labor on the garage doors and supplies would be $1500.00. The remainder of his work(setting traps, etc. was $1000.00. I asked that he itemized the work and he said he couldn't do it. I agreed nonetheless with the promise that he could get the job done in one half day and he would provide itemization and follow up to go over what they did. He called and said all the parts had arrived and we were ready to go. We set a date. At the time of his visit to create an estimate, I offered to leave a deposit. He stated that I would be billed after the work was done to my satisfaction. After we agreed on the date to do the project, I arranged access into the house as I was unable to be there. In the week leading up to the work date he texted me multiple times about leaving a check or giving them my credit card number as they wanted to be paid on the day of the work. Although I found that contradictory, with his assurance of returning the day after job completion to go over this, I left a check in the full amount. Then the misrepresentations began to escalate. He called me and texted me late in the morning they were to complete the work. They were not able to even complete the work unrelated to the garage doors in the time they were there which, I remind you, was over have the cost of my estimate. He failed to bring the correct size devices he had promised and said he would have to return. More importantly, he said that the firm that he ordered the garage door supplies from could not deliver them that day because my doors were obsolete. He said he could order the garage door supplies from another source. At this time I asked him very obvious questions--such as, "why wasn't this researched prior to the installation day". He couldn't answer but interestingly he said that the new supplies were less expensive and required a lot less time to install. As a result of this new information, I asked him the difference in material costs and labor and they were both significantly less. I asked him to give me a new estimate. He called his boss and they said it would cost the same. At this point I told the worker to wait to hear from me as I was going to get a new estimate for the garage doors. I told him not to take the check I had left him and to meet me in a few days to go over the work already accomplished and I would pay him for that if completed. He did not take my check as requested. He was very evasive of setting up a follow up but continued to call and text about the money owed for the work they allegedly did. After multiple annoying texts I asked him to meet and the day was not convenient for him. I asked what day worked for him and he did not respond for 6 days. In that text he again emphasized that I needed to send my money and since there was no guarantee he'd show up I did not. Nonetheless, I told him either of the 2 days he had free were fine with me. I then told him that the rodent free floor drain they had placed had holes that were too small. As a result the condensation that dripped from the pvc pipe into their drain turned into a minor flood in my basement. His next text said that his boss did not want to do any more work for me and that I didn't have to pay them anything. So now I have no idea what they did or didn't do. Obviously, I will try to find a more transparent vendor and eventually the job will be done. I simply wanted to advise future customers seeking help with pests to realize that my experience with them lacked professionalism(didn't order the correct supplies), honesty, and responsiveness. This especially after all their guarantees. Thank you."

christopher c on May 2018


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Another Critter Gone

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Another Critter Gone

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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

We provide quick and friendly customer service to handle the humane wildlife removal of any animal in a commerial or residential building or area, including but not limited to, geese, raccoons, squirrels, bats, birds, chipmunks, skunks, snakes, deer, oppossums, and moles. We also will perform exclusion repair services and other specialized wildlife animal services as requested. We service SW Ohio and northern Kentucky and may be called night or day, 7 days a week.

"Very good."

Augusto G on November 2020

We provide quick and friendly customer service to handle the humane wildlife removal of any animal in a commerial or residential building or area, including but not limited to, geese, raccoons, squirrels, bats, birds, chipmunks, skunks, snakes, deer, oppossums, and moles. We also will perform exclusion repair services and other specialized wildlife animal services as requested. We service SW Ohio and northern Kentucky and may be called night or day, 7 days a week.

"Very good."

Augusto G on November 2020

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Pest Control questions, answered by experts

Our experts prioritize safe, family-friendly treatments, minimizing risks while managing pests effectively.

Paper wasps, like many other wasps, are attracted to sweet smells that remind them of nectar. That’s why wasps may buzz around you as you snack on watermelon on the patio. They may also like the scent of certain perfumes. Standing water attracts these wasps, too.

Paper wasps are also attracted to warm, sheltered spaces, where they can build nests and raise larva in protected areas away from predators. They may also be attracted to untreated wood on your deck or fence, as they use wood pulp to build nests.

Like many animals, gophers are bothered by strong scents. Peppermint oil, eucalyptus oil,  and coffee grounds can be used as deterrents against these pests. Similarly, you can try planting lavender, rosemary, sage, geraniums, or pine trees, as these plants all have strong smells that can ward away gophers. While it may be less pleasant to work with, coyote urine scares gophers by tricking the pests into thinking your yard is a predator hot spot.

Maintaining a clean environment can deter spiders to a certain extent by removing clutter and reducing the number of insects they prey on. Spiders tend to favor secluded spots to spin their webs and hunt for prey, and regular cleaning practices such as dusting, vacuuming, and decluttering can disrupt these ideal conditions. Despite these preventive measures, some spider species are highly adaptable and may still infiltrate your home despite your best efforts to maintain a tidy living space.

If you are not at high risk of contracting disease and take proper safety precautions, it’s considered generally safe to clean mouse droppings on your own. Before handling any droppings, make sure to put on protective equipment such as plastic gloves and a face mask. Individuals who are immunocompromised, have medical conditions, and children should especially avoid exposure to mouse droppings. 

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