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Q: How do you draw bed bugs out of hiding?

• <div><p>Bed bugs are highly sensitive to heat, so a hot blast with a hairdryer can draw them out of hiding. Providing a source of warmth, such as a heating pad or hot-water bottle, can attract and lure them out. Bed bug monitors and traps with pheromones can also be effective. </p></div>

Q: What attracts woodpeckers?

• <div><p>Woodpeckers may seek out homes with aluminum siding or tin roofs because these surfaces echo their drumming. Homes with wood siding are more frequently targeted as roosting areas or for food sources. If you have insects living in the exposed wood in your home, the birds are likely looking for a snack, in which case your best option is to hire an exterminator.</p></div>

Q: Do cellar spiders feed on brown recluses?

• <div><p>Yes. Cellar spiders are predatory and feed on other insects, including other spiders. They eat flies, mosquitos, gnats, moths, and larger prey. That larger prey includes venomous spiders like the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/black-widow-vs-brown-recluse.htm">brown recluse and the black widow</a>. Basically, a cellar spider is pretty brave and will feed on anything that gets into its web, no matter the size. </p></div>

Q: Can pros provide rodent-proofing advice for my home?

• <div><p>Yes, they can offer tips on sealing food sources and securing areas to prevent new infestations.</p></div>

Q: Can silverfish fly?

• <div><p>If you&rsquo;re wondering <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/can-silverfish-fly.htm">whether silverfish can fly</a>, they can&rsquo;t&mdash;they don&rsquo;t have wings. Instead, they wriggle their bodies and move quickly in a fish-like motion, hence their name. Despite their speed, they are limited to crawling along floors, walls, and ceilings. Silverfish are known for their agility and ability to hide in small cracks and crevices, but they cannot jump or fly.</p></div>

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Last update on August 11, 2026

Reviewed in August 2026
These guys are wonderful. They built a new porch and replaced some siding. I am extremely impressed with the work they do. I wouldn’t hesitate to hire them again also I would recommend them to anyone that is looking to have any kind of work to be done.
Primarch Construction LLC
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Reviewed in April 2026
Very professional, great work ethics. Absolutely EXCELLENT job. Mr. Halstead went above and beyond to make sure everything met his high standards. I am very appreciative to the crew too, Wilson and Hunter, of their professionalism and repair of the metal roof. Thank you soooo very much.
Superior Exterior
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Reviewed in February 2026
Islas tree service is the top choice in western Kentucky for tree removal. I have used him several times, both at my home and on my job sites. His knowledge and experience is secondary to no one. His equipment is top notch and his team is extremely experienced and detailed. They take no risks...
Islas Tree Service LLC
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Reviewed in December 2023
This company is awesome and they go above and beyond to make sure that everything is done right and the customer is happy. I love the communication and the communication style and the heads up. I never had to worry about what needed to be done or when it was gonna be done. Highly recommend. Five...
B & C Agri-Solutions
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Reviewed in September 2023
Report looks through. I submitted it to insurance. Waiting to hear back from them.
Clark Home Inspections
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Reviewed in August 2023
Very knowledgeable in excavating services, easy to work with and very fair price.
Champion Excavating
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Reviewed in January 2023
Wonderful to work with. Great communication, showed up on time, quality work! They pulled out the old carpet, laid over 600 sqft of subfloor and LVP in one day and left the house clean. It was the best experience Iâ ve ever had with a contractor and I would hire them again!
MRN Construction Plus
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Reviewed in September 2022
On time did the work cleaned up after their self.
Quality Flooring
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Reviewed in September 2022
They are very fast and efficient, and they do the best work.
Keown's Property Maintenance, LLC
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Reviewed in December 2021
Dorsey was great to work with! He did a fabulous job on our new gutters and they look great! I would definitely recommend this business and will most definitely utilize them again if needed for other services they offer.
A+ Gutters
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Lookout Pest Control- Nashville

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Serving Salem, KY and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

For more than 40 years, Lookout Pest Control has been a regionally-recognized provider of general pest, termite, wildlife and encapsulation services in the north Georgia and Chattanooga, TN markets. These 40 years have earned Lookout a reputation of excellence and integrity in the community. Today, Lookout is a growing family of pest control companies throughout the Southeast into AL, SC, NC, and KY -- we're slated to become a top pest control company in the US while maintaining our personal touch, local connections. Lookout is a champion for creating a safe homewe're Always on the Lookout!

Response time11 hrs

Response rate100%

113 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Terminix® Pest Control

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Serving Salem, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

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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Serving Salem, 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

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Serving Salem, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 1927

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"From sales, termite application, and pest control Price Termite & Pest Control where professional and friendly. I was able to watch the treatments and they were exactly what was explained to me in my first meeting - no deviation or shortcuts. I highly recommend this company"

Recommended by85%of homeowners

Pest Control - Bed BugsPest Control - Bugs and InsectsPest Control - Termite

Serving Salem, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 1927

When it comes to protecting homes, Terminix has satisfied more customers than any other insect and pest control company in the industry, with more than 15 million service visits annually.

Recommended by50%of homeowners

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American Home Shield – Home Warranty

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Serving Salem, 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

Bed bugs are highly sensitive to heat, so a hot blast with a hairdryer can draw them out of hiding. Providing a source of warmth, such as a heating pad or hot-water bottle, can attract and lure them out. Bed bug monitors and traps with pheromones can also be effective.

Woodpeckers may seek out homes with aluminum siding or tin roofs because these surfaces echo their drumming. Homes with wood siding are more frequently targeted as roosting areas or for food sources. If you have insects living in the exposed wood in your home, the birds are likely looking for a snack, in which case your best option is to hire an exterminator.

Yes. Cellar spiders are predatory and feed on other insects, including other spiders. They eat flies, mosquitos, gnats, moths, and larger prey. That larger prey includes venomous spiders like the brown recluse and the black widow. Basically, a cellar spider is pretty brave and will feed on anything that gets into its web, no matter the size.

Yes, they can offer tips on sealing food sources and securing areas to prevent new infestations.

If you’re wondering whether silverfish can fly, they can’t—they don’t have wings. Instead, they wriggle their bodies and move quickly in a fish-like motion, hence their name. Despite their speed, they are limited to crawling along floors, walls, and ceilings. Silverfish are known for their agility and ability to hide in small cracks and crevices, but they cannot jump or fly.

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