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Avatar for Lookout Pest Control- Nashville
Lookout Pest Control- Nashville
5.0(
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Pest Control - Bugs and InsectsPest Control - RodentsPest Control - Termite+4 more

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 home…we're Always on the Lookout!

Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
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Terminix® Pest Control
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Pest Control - Bugs and InsectsPest Control - RodentsPest Control - Termite+6 more

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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Recommended by81%of homeowners
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American Home Shield – Home Warranty
3.5(
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Mosquito ControlPest Control - Bed BugsPest Control - Bugs and Insects+3 more

Serving Salem, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

Credit card accepted

"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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Recommended by65%of homeowners
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Pest Control FAQs, answered by experts

Many different types of animals like to build nests in attics. The types may vary depending on your home’s condition and location and you can prevent them by sealing off entry points and eliminating food sources. The most common critters that like to build nests in your attic include:

  • Raccoons

  • Bats

  • Squirrels

  • Mice

  • Rats

Squirrels hate anything that disturbs the peace in their nest. Loud noises, bright lights, and strong smells like cayenne pepper or mothballs will deter them from your attic. Spread these scents, add a strobe light, or use an ultrasonic repeller to keep squirrels from nesting in your attic.

To determine if you have a rat or mouse infestation, look for several key differences. The most obvious is the size of the rodent: rats are significantly larger with thicker bodies, while mice are much smaller and more slender. You can also identify them by their droppings; rat droppings are larger and rounder, about the size of a raisin, while mouse droppings are smaller, like a grain of rice, and often have pointed ends. Other signs include the sounds they make, as rats produce louder scratching and gnawing noises due to their size. Behaviorally, rats tend to be more cautious, whereas mice are more curious and might be seen more often. Additionally, rat nests are typically larger than those of mice. If you are unable to see the pest or find clear evidence, a professional inspection can provide a definitive identification.

Carpet beetles don’t seek shelter in mattresses like bed bugs do, but there still may be sources of food, like the fabric of your sheets and blankets, that attract carpet beetles. Because these pests munch on plant-based materials, you could still find one in your bed as it’s searching for food.

While foxes may find them unpleasant, mothballs are not an effective deterrent. Additionally, mothballs are toxic for humans and animals and should never be used outside. They contain naphthalene or paradichlorobenzene, which are very harmful to the environment. Use safer, more reliable deterrents, or hire a professional wildlife control expert.

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