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Q: How do professionals identify rodent entry points?

• <div><p>Through thorough inspections and sealing of potential entry points to deter access.</p></div>

Q: Do rabbits eat mint and other herbs?

• <div><p>Rabbits have a penchant for plants, relishing herbs, veggies, fruits, and grasses. Common herbs like mint, basil, and cilantro are fair game for rabbits. In fact, leafy greens such as mint and thyme are rabbit favorites. Not only do bunnies find it yummy, but it packs health benefits when consumed in small amounts.</p></div>

Q: What scents are most effective at deterring squirrels?

• <div><p>Squirrels rely heavily on their sense of smell and are deterred by a variety of scents. Some of the most effective smells for repelling them include peppermint oil, coffee grounds, white vinegar, garlic, cinnamon, rosemary, and predator urine. They also have a strong aversion to capsaicin, the compound that makes chili peppers hot, making capsaicin-based sprays an effective repellent for areas like gardens or bird feeders. For a DIY solution, you can create a spray from garlic and vinegar and apply it daily. Additionally, squirrels dislike strong, fresh scents, so placing items like strong-smelling soaps or dryer sheets in areas they frequent can also help keep them away.</p></div>

Q: What do scorpions hate?

• <div><p>Scorpions are repelled by strong scents like lavender, cedar, peppermint, and cinnamon. Applying essential oils of these scents mixed with water around your home's perimeter and entry points can act as a mild, chemical-free deterrent. In addition to scents, scorpions also tend to avoid well-lit areas, preferring to hide in dark, cool, and damp places during the day. However, it's important to note that these methods are not fully effective on their own and should be combined with other preventative efforts, such as sealing any potential entryways into your home.</p></div>

Q: What will kill adult fleas?

• <div><p>The same heat treatment that&rsquo;s effective on flea eggs will also destroy the adults. There are four stages of the flea life cycle&mdash;egg, larva, pupa, and adult&mdash;and you&rsquo;ll have to keep all of them in mind when taking on a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/5-pests-most-likely-invade-your-home-and-how-get-rid-them.htm">pest infestation in your home</a>.</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

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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%

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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)

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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

Through thorough inspections and sealing of potential entry points to deter access.

Rabbits have a penchant for plants, relishing herbs, veggies, fruits, and grasses. Common herbs like mint, basil, and cilantro are fair game for rabbits. In fact, leafy greens such as mint and thyme are rabbit favorites. Not only do bunnies find it yummy, but it packs health benefits when consumed in small amounts.

Squirrels rely heavily on their sense of smell and are deterred by a variety of scents. Some of the most effective smells for repelling them include peppermint oil, coffee grounds, white vinegar, garlic, cinnamon, rosemary, and predator urine. They also have a strong aversion to capsaicin, the compound that makes chili peppers hot, making capsaicin-based sprays an effective repellent for areas like gardens or bird feeders. For a DIY solution, you can create a spray from garlic and vinegar and apply it daily. Additionally, squirrels dislike strong, fresh scents, so placing items like strong-smelling soaps or dryer sheets in areas they frequent can also help keep them away.

Scorpions are repelled by strong scents like lavender, cedar, peppermint, and cinnamon. Applying essential oils of these scents mixed with water around your home's perimeter and entry points can act as a mild, chemical-free deterrent. In addition to scents, scorpions also tend to avoid well-lit areas, preferring to hide in dark, cool, and damp places during the day. However, it's important to note that these methods are not fully effective on their own and should be combined with other preventative efforts, such as sealing any potential entryways into your home.

The same heat treatment that’s effective on flea eggs will also destroy the adults. There are four stages of the flea life cycle—egg, larva, pupa, and adult—and you’ll have to keep all of them in mind when taking on a pest infestation in your home.

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