Does seeing a carpenter ant indoors mean I have an infestation?

• <div><p>No. Carpenter ants range far when seeking out food, usually proteins or sugars. They may be attracted to dead pests near your house, or crumbs in the kitchen or pantry. That doesn’t necessarily mean you have an infestation, or that there is a nest nearby. However, it does mean that the ants have found a way to enter your home, so it’s time to be vigilant.</p></div>

Who removes a hornet nest?

• <div><p>You should hire a wasp or hornet removal professional to get rid of an active or dormant hornet nest. Due to the feisty and dangerous nature of these pests, it’s best to hire a professional who has the proper skills, tools, and experience to remove a nest safely. Do not attempt to remove an active hornet nest on your own.</p></div>

What are the differences between moles, voles, and shrews?

• <div><p>Moles live underground and feed on insects. They dig and move through tunnels, usually in meadows or forests but sometimes in lawns and gardens. They are about 6 inches long with large claws, tiny eyes, and hidden ears. </p><p>Shrews do not dig their own tunnels but will use other animals’ tunnels, and are about 3 to 4 inches long. They look similar to mice and feed on insects.</p><p>Voles are similar in size to moles but have large eyes and small but visible ears. Rather than eating insects, voles are herbivores that prefer seeds, grasses, and plant roots.</p></div>

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Reviewed in March 2021
Very good pest control company. Every technician that has been here has done their duties very well and they were very nice. Would recommend this company to my friends.
Senate Termite and Pest Control
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Reviewed in February 2020
After the first visit, our pest are almost completely gone. SO glad to have this business to call on.
McDermott Pest Services, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2017
He ordered the control board and it came in less than 2 days wait time. He stayed in contact with us and was punctual, polite and professional the entire time. Also, he is very knowledgeable about his work.
Northeast Appliance Repair LLC
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Reviewed in January 2013
My hall bath was completely stopped up and you could not adjust the hot and cold water in the shower. They found that the main line under the house had come loose, so they cleaned it out and put a longer part on the line because it appeared that the line was a little short (that's why it had...
All Plumbing 24/7 Inc
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Reviewed in June 2012
I've used Ballew Exterminating for years. They definitely control the bugs. I've never had a problem. They are very prompt and available. They keep up with what needs to be done. The staff is very friendly. I will continue to use Ballew Exterminating for pest control.
BALLEW EXTERMINATING CO
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Reviewed in April 2012
They are a good company to work with, my lawns look beautiful! There's an initial charge to get the services started, but but they come out weekly to do the service as expected. I'm currently also awaiting a pest control control service from them.
Alonzo and Sons
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Pest Control questions, answered by experts

No. Carpenter ants range far when seeking out food, usually proteins or sugars. They may be attracted to dead pests near your house, or crumbs in the kitchen or pantry. That doesn’t necessarily mean you have an infestation, or that there is a nest nearby. However, it does mean that the ants have found a way to enter your home, so it’s time to be vigilant.

You should hire a wasp or hornet removal professional to get rid of an active or dormant hornet nest. Due to the feisty and dangerous nature of these pests, it’s best to hire a professional who has the proper skills, tools, and experience to remove a nest safely. Do not attempt to remove an active hornet nest on your own.

You can try using home remedies to help keep bats away. Some popular suggestions include substances with strong odors like peppermint oil, eucalyptus, cinnamon, cloves, and/or mint for a natural remedy. While evidence supporting this theory is limited, it may be worth trying in conjunction with other deterrence methods.

Moles live underground and feed on insects. They dig and move through tunnels, usually in meadows or forests but sometimes in lawns and gardens. They are about 6 inches long with large claws, tiny eyes, and hidden ears.

Shrews do not dig their own tunnels but will use other animals’ tunnels, and are about 3 to 4 inches long. They look similar to mice and feed on insects.

Voles are similar in size to moles but have large eyes and small but visible ears. Rather than eating insects, voles are herbivores that prefer seeds, grasses, and plant roots.

To heat up a room to kill bed bugs, you’ll need to put either a portable heat chamber or hot dryer in the space. Larger heat chambers can be used to heat up furniture, while only professional heating systems can heat an entire home or structure at a high enough temperature to kill bed bugs. Keep in mind that this method is most effective when done by a bed bug professional with professional-grade equipment to eradicate the bed bugs without damaging your home.

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