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Q: How do you find where mice are getting in?

• <div><p>Not only are mice clever, they are also adept at squeezing in tiny cracks to get into your home. Figuring out how rodents are getting in is key to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-do-you-get-rid-mice.htm">getting rid of mice quickly and humanely</a>. Check these areas for entry points:</p><ul><li><p>Basement or crawl space</p></li><li><p>The garage </p></li><li><p>Gaps in the foundation</p></li><li><p>The roof or attic</p></li><li><p>Underneath and around pipes, drains, electrical wiring, and gas lines</p></li><li><p>Around doors and windows</p></li><li><p>Baseboards</p></li><li><p>Kitchen cabinets</p></li><li><p>Behind appliances</p></li><li><p>Air vents</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Q: Does cleaning keep spiders away?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

Q: Will honeybees keep yellow jackets away?

• <div><p>A strong honeybee colony can usually fight off the aggressive presence of yellow jackets. However, weaker honeybee colonies with fewer workers are especially vulnerable to yellow jackets. If yellow jackets gain entry into a weakened honeybee colony, they can easily kill the honeybees and empty the hive of all its contents. </p></div>

Q: Can cats be beneficial to a garden?

• <div><p>While cats are great at rodent control, it is their second nature to use the soft dirt of your garden as a litter box. This can lead to the contamination of your food and the spread of disease in humans. </p></div>

Q: What time of year is best for treating chinch bugs?

• <div><p>Summer is the best time of year to treat chinch bugs. Check the instructions on the treatment method or consult a pest control pro for timing recommendations. You want to wait for chinch bugs to have a chance at coming out of hibernation and move around, but not too long that they start doing damage. Aim for around mid to late spring for most chinch treatments. </p></div>

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Last update on April 03, 2025

Reviewed in April 2025
James and Chris did a wonderful job correcting electrical issues at the RV park I was staying at! Really appreciate their work!
JCV Electric & AC
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Reviewed in August 2024
Excelente trabajo y cumplen en los tiempos acordados
4A Drywall
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Reviewed in August 2023
Garcia did a great job and they were pretty quick. We’re very pleased with the overall experience.
Garcia Roofing LLC
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Reviewed in June 2023
The job was good. They did a good job and clean it up after all.
Louisiana Turf Pros
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Reviewed in March 2023
Did an awesome job! Was on time, reasonable, and very professional. Would definitely use them again.
Easy Rental, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2022
Very professional, on time. I thought his appraisal was low and he under valued my home. I understand the market in my area is low but a house compared to mobile home should have more value.
Appraisers Now, Inc.
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Reviewed in December 2021
Very accurate, very helpful, and very understanding I highly recommend them
Ginnis Contracting Inc.
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Reviewed in May 2014
Had bad engine. Clay worked with me all the way through. Let me know everything. I was never in the dark about anything.
Tex-On Motor Center
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Lanier Wildlife Solutions

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Serving Buras, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Chris helped me figure out a pretty tough job. I had rats/squirrels in my attic and I live in a townhome community. Even after my 14 day check up was up he came back and checked out my traps, 5 days later. Fortunately, there were no more rats. He is professional, honest and seems to know his stuff. He was also really great at communicating and really personable. I will recommend Chris to anyone who has a pest problem!"

Filthy and soiled insulation before removing.

Response time5 hrs

Response rate87%

29 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Terminix® Pest Control

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Serving Buras, LA 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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Lanier's Wildlife Solutions

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Serving Buras, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Chris helped me figure out a pretty tough job. I had rats/squirrels in my attic and I live in a townhome community. Even after my 14 day check up was up he came back and checked out my traps, 5 days later. Fortunately, there were no more rats. He is professional, honest and seems to know his stuff. He was also really great at communicating and really personable. I will recommend Chris to anyone who has a pest problem!"

Response time3 hrs

Response rate91%

Recommended by97%of homeowners

Serving Buras, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"It went great, and we hired them to perform additional maintenance for our chimney as well as others in our building. Everyone was very pleased with the service, warranty, and price.
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Recommended by78%of homeowners

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American Home Shield – Home Warranty

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Serving Buras, LA 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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Presto-X (St. Louis)

New to Angi

Serving Buras, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 1932

Free estimates

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Since 1932, Presto-X (formerly Anderson Pest Solutions) has been providing expert pest control services guided by the enduring principles of providing world class service to our customers and taking care of our colleagues. Presto-X covers your home or business with expert knowledge, professionally licensed and trained technicians, and exemplary service designed specifically for you.

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Pest Control questions, answered by experts

Not only are mice clever, they are also adept at squeezing in tiny cracks to get into your home. Figuring out how rodents are getting in is key to getting rid of mice quickly and humanely. Check these areas for entry points:

Basement or crawl space
The garage
Gaps in the foundation
The roof or attic
Underneath and around pipes, drains, electrical wiring, and gas lines
Around doors and windows
Baseboards
Kitchen cabinets
Behind appliances
Air vents

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.

A strong honeybee colony can usually fight off the aggressive presence of yellow jackets. However, weaker honeybee colonies with fewer workers are especially vulnerable to yellow jackets. If yellow jackets gain entry into a weakened honeybee colony, they can easily kill the honeybees and empty the hive of all its contents.

While cats are great at rodent control, it is their second nature to use the soft dirt of your garden as a litter box. This can lead to the contamination of your food and the spread of disease in humans.

Summer is the best time of year to treat chinch bugs. Check the instructions on the treatment method or consult a pest control pro for timing recommendations. You want to wait for chinch bugs to have a chance at coming out of hibernation and move around, but not too long that they start doing damage. Aim for around mid to late spring for most chinch treatments.

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