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Q: Can I set an animal trap in my yard?

• <div><p>Setting up an animal trap in your yard largely depends on where you live and the type of critter you're dealing with. In many states, trapping nuisance animals like squirrels, rats, or raccoons is allowed, sometimes without needing a permit. However, certain wildlife species are protected, and not all states have lenient catch-and-release regulations.</p><p>Before placing a trap, check your local laws to avoid fines or other legal issues. Some areas allow DIY trapping, while others may require professional assistance. Most areas require a professional to relocate the animal once trapped. Consulting a pro ensures you handle the situation responsibly, humanely, and within the law.</p></div>

Q: What are foxes afraid of?

• <div><p>Hazing is an effective strategy for keeping foxes away from your yard because these wild animals are usually scared of people, loud noises, and sudden movements. If you have a large dog patrolling the yard, that&rsquo;s also usually a powerful deterrent for foxes. You can also use hazing to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-keep-badgers-away.htm">keep badgers away</a> from your yard, along with pests like raccoons and coyotes.</p></div>

Q: What can I put under my house to keep mice away?

• <div><p>You can use commercial repellents to help deter rodents, but they often have mixed results. A better solution is preventing rodents from getting under your home in the first place. Using steel wool or foam sealer, plug all potential entry points like gaps and cracks in the foundation. </p><p>Also, consider installing hardware cloth or wire mesh over vents, utility openings, and any openings under the porch or foundation. Regular inspections and maintenance will aid in early detection and prevention, ensuring a rodent-free environment beneath your house.</p></div>

Q: What smells keep bats away?

• <div><p>Certain strong smells may help repel bats, though this is not a foolproof method and is best used in conjunction with other deterrence strategies. Scents like peppermint oil, eucalyptus, cinnamon, cloves, and mint are often suggested as natural remedies. To create a spray, you can mix two cups of warm water with half a cup of sugar and a few drops of your preferred essential oil. Apply this mixture using a spray bottle to possible entry points and throughout the affected area, such as an attic. While this home remedy is popular, evidence supporting its effectiveness is limited.</p></div>

Q: What's the difference between fruit flies and gnats?

• <div><p>While the term &ldquo;gnat&rdquo; is often used as a blanket term for tiny flying insects like fungus gnats and fruit flies, they are different insects. The primary distinctions are in their appearance, diet, and habitat. Fungus gnats are typically darker (gray or black) with long legs and are attracted to damp soil and decaying plant matter, often living in houseplants. In contrast, fruit flies are lighter in color (tan) with shorter legs and are drawn to overripe fruit, high-fructose organic substances, and other sweet materials.</p></div>

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Last update on October 15, 2025

Reviewed in October 2025
Sawtooth Services replaced the entire roof and repaired past storm/tree damage on my 100+ year old farmhouse. They did such a wonderful job! When I was not able to be on site, they were in contact with me during the entire process. I couldn’t be more pleased with their diligence, ethics and...
Sawtooth Services, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2025
I highly recommend ES Mowing and Lawn Care. We have a very large property to maintain and Erick was the guy for the job. He was professional, communicative and extremely thorough with his work. Our lawn looks beautiful. Very happy customer!
ES Mowing and Lawn Care
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Reviewed in October 2023
The MoldPros team did a fabulous job of removing the stains and odor of mold growing in our attic. Highly recommend them!
Mold Pros | Odor Pros of Western Pa
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Reviewed in May 2023
Mr Cyr has a nice manner. He came with a helper and efficiently finished our lawn.
Grasshopper Lawn Care, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2023
IPM Pest & Wildlife Services did an excellent job figuring out where bats were getting into the building and then did a great job excluding them. They covered every inch of the roof and its surrounding area to make sure there were no entry points left for bats. The owner is a good...
IPM Pest & Wildlife Services
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Reviewed in January 2023
Tom and his team are wonderful to work with. They were incredibly helpful, on time, and had great pricing. I would highly recommend the Rubbish Doctor!
Rubbish Doctor
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Reviewed in August 2022
Their gutter guard has been fantastic. There are no screens to clean, no debris to remove; it's a really clean and streamlined design, and Guttergard South was a pleasure to work with. I wholeheartedly endorse their products and services, as well as their firm.
Bath Planet of Atlanta
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Reviewed in August 2020
Not the best experience overall. Granted my project was for stamped concrete, not all contractors have the experience doing good stamped work. They never returned the green cut the concrete. There was a crack that formed because it was not cut to control the contraction. I ended up...
Curb & Sidewalk Solutions, Inc.
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Reviewed in February 2017
Ever since Maine pest Solutions started the preventative bedbug treatments, we have had no infestations/outbreaks. The staff is very knowledgeable, professional, efficient yet thorough, and courteous. They take the time to explain any plans of actions or if something needs to be changed at the...
Maine Pest Solutions
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Reviewed in March 2012
We called a few places and they offered a one-time service for the pest issue we had. Most of the others wanted us to sign up for a one year contract which we didn't want. We were very satisfied. The technician really clearly explained what he would be doing. He gave me his personal cell phone...
Orkin Pest Control - North Olmsted
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Insight Pest Solutions, Maine

4.3(

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Pest Control - Bugs and InsectsMosquito ControlPest Control - Bed Bugs+3 more

Serving Etna, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Kay's team is the best!!! The entire company is very responsive and will come back when requested (we have had them come back when we see ants). They do a very thorough job, are all very professional and knowledgeable, and provide exceptional customer service. We have recommended them to several neighbors and they all love Insight too!"

Response time6 hrs

Response rate100%

1 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Terminix® Pest Control

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Pest Control - Bugs and InsectsPest Control - RodentsPest Control - Termite+6 more

Serving Etna, ME 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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IPM Pest & Wildlife Services

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Pest Control - Birds and BatsPest Control - Bugs and InsectsPest Control - Bugs and Insects - For Business+2 more

Serving Etna, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Bob is a miracle worker. We tried everything we could think of to get rid of rats in our yard, including a visit from a well known national pest control company. Nothing worked. Bob came, worked his magic, and viola! - no more rats. He is pleasant, prompt, reasonable and gets the job done."

Response time5 hrs

Response rate100%

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Pest Control - RodentsMosquito ControlPest Control - Bugs and Insects

Serving Etna, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jesse was very professional and made it look easy. Pete, the owner was responsive to email. I recommend them for pest control needs."

Response time2 hrs

1 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by60%of homeowners

Mosquito ControlPest Control - Bed BugsPest Control - Bugs and Insects+1 more

Serving Etna, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 1927

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They were excellent, my pest issue was solve."

Recommended by83%of homeowners

Pest Control - Bed BugsPest Control - Bugs and InsectsPest Control - Rodents+1 more

Serving Etna, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 1927

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very friendly tech came to examine our house. He was really late, but this did not matter - lost his way. The cost was way beyond what we are willing to pay for pest control (over $1000) but we do have a fairly problematic carpenter bee problem."

Recommended by86%of homeowners

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American Home Shield – Home Warranty

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Mosquito ControlPest Control - Bed BugsPest Control - Bugs and Insects+3 more

Serving Etna, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

Credit card accepted

"I have a contract with them so I have to use them again. It pays for itself eventually if you get good repair people. You don't control who they send."

Recommended by65%of homeowners

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NaturaLawn of America (Bangor)

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Mosquito ControlPest Control - Bed BugsPest Control - Bugs and Insects

Serving Etna, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Lockhart's Lawncare and Critter Removal - Facebook

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Pest Control - Birds and BatsPest Control - Small Animals

Serving Etna, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Lockhart's specializes in safe and humane removal of wildlife. Every year we assist clients with various problems. Anything from mice in the house, squirrels living in chimneys, coyote getting too tame, to major porcupine damage to trees. If you have any problems with critters, don't put yourself in danger, CALL US! We also provide home inspections to reassure homeowners that critters are not causing damage to your property or living inside your living space.\nPlease be safe folks, wild animals are exactly that.....WILD!!!

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Pest Control questions, answered by experts

Setting up an animal trap in your yard largely depends on where you live and the type of critter you're dealing with. In many states, trapping nuisance animals like squirrels, rats, or raccoons is allowed, sometimes without needing a permit. However, certain wildlife species are protected, and not all states have lenient catch-and-release regulations.

Before placing a trap, check your local laws to avoid fines or other legal issues. Some areas allow DIY trapping, while others may require professional assistance. Most areas require a professional to relocate the animal once trapped. Consulting a pro ensures you handle the situation responsibly, humanely, and within the law.

Hazing is an effective strategy for keeping foxes away from your yard because these wild animals are usually scared of people, loud noises, and sudden movements. If you have a large dog patrolling the yard, that’s also usually a powerful deterrent for foxes. You can also use hazing to keep badgers away from your yard, along with pests like raccoons and coyotes.

You can use commercial repellents to help deter rodents, but they often have mixed results. A better solution is preventing rodents from getting under your home in the first place. Using steel wool or foam sealer, plug all potential entry points like gaps and cracks in the foundation.

Also, consider installing hardware cloth or wire mesh over vents, utility openings, and any openings under the porch or foundation. Regular inspections and maintenance will aid in early detection and prevention, ensuring a rodent-free environment beneath your house.

Certain strong smells may help repel bats, though this is not a foolproof method and is best used in conjunction with other deterrence strategies. Scents like peppermint oil, eucalyptus, cinnamon, cloves, and mint are often suggested as natural remedies. To create a spray, you can mix two cups of warm water with half a cup of sugar and a few drops of your preferred essential oil. Apply this mixture using a spray bottle to possible entry points and throughout the affected area, such as an attic. While this home remedy is popular, evidence supporting its effectiveness is limited.

While the term “gnat” is often used as a blanket term for tiny flying insects like fungus gnats and fruit flies, they are different insects. The primary distinctions are in their appearance, diet, and habitat. Fungus gnats are typically darker (gray or black) with long legs and are attracted to damp soil and decaying plant matter, often living in houseplants. In contrast, fruit flies are lighter in color (tan) with shorter legs and are drawn to overripe fruit, high-fructose organic substances, and other sweet materials.

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