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Q: What baits are unsafe or illegal to use for possums?

• <div><p>You should never use toxic baits or poisons, such as rodenticides designed for mice and rats, to kill or trap possums. Using these toxicants is illegal in many areas and can lead to fines or other penalties. Furthermore, these poisons can cause unnecessary suffering for the animal and pose a significant risk of accidental poisoning to pets or other neighborhood wildlife. Instead of using poisons, it is best to stick with humane methods like live trapping.</p></div>

Q: What part of the year are rats more active?

• <div><p>Across most of the United States, the fall season sees rats at their prime activity levels. As temperatures drop, rats become more active, spurred by the weather shift to seek shelter as winter approaches. During this time, their curiosity and energy peak, driving them to explore what your home and its surroundings might offer.</p></div>

Q: Will a wasp sting you if you stand still?

• <div><p>A wasp is less likely to sting you if you remain still and calm when it lands on your or flies around you. Most wasps only sting when they feel threatened or disturbed, which is how they may interpret rapid movement or swatting. This is why it&rsquo;s best to suppress movement and wait for the wasp to fly away. </p></div>

Q: How do I get rid of small animals in my attic?

• <div><p>Set live traps or install a one-way door to evict squirrels, rodents, and other animals from your attic. Once they&rsquo;re out, seal any entry points to prevent the animals from returning. If you&rsquo;re dealing with an infestation, call a pro. </p></div>

Q: What are the best deterrents for possums?

• <div><p>The best deterrents for possums include securing trash cans with tight-fitting lids, removing outdoor food sources like pet food or fallen fruit, and trimming tree branches that provide access to your roof or an open window. Motion-activated lights or sprinklers can also startle and discourage them from visiting. Additionally, you can take advantage of their strong sense of smell by using garlic, onion, or commercial possum repellents to keep them off your property.</p></div>

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Last update on August 23, 2024

Reviewed in August 2024
Coach Stop Inn has been using Downeast Nanny Services Housekeeping service all-year. We are very pleased. Tammy and her staff are professional, thorough, detail-oriented, proactive and fairly priced. We have nothing but praise to offer. We plan to continue doing business with Tammy and are...
Downeast Nanny Services
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Reviewed in July 2024
David's crew was fast and thorough. They protected the plants from the roof debris which was important to the client. They did a great job on the roof and I highly recommend them.
Family Roofing
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Reviewed in February 2024
We have used Monk’s for about a decade now and we are always pleased with their work. They are very responsive on the phone for scheduling, estimates, etc. and they do what they say they will do. We have used them for a wide range of projects including carpentry, drywall repair, beadboard,...
Monk's Home Improvements
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Reviewed in November 2023
Tom and Vickie have done an excellent job and when they have finished cleaning to get my house ready for the next renters it looks excellent. I would highly recommend them! They also have recommended some small and large changes to help my renters enjoy my home more. They are worth every penny!!
Absolute Clean
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Reviewed in September 2023
We would highly recommend Dave and Nate of Dave's Mechanical Maintenance. They are professional. courteous, knowledgeable and efficient. Unlike other companies we have dealt with, they arrived when they said they would, explained what they were doing and why. They even reseeded our lawn...
Dave's Mechanical Maintenance
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Reviewed in June 2023
Matt Barrett was recommended to remove two trees in my yard with Browntail Moth Infestations, before the moths emerged from their webs and began eating and growing. It was April and there were no leaves so we could see hundreds of larvae in each web, Matt climbed the first tree with harness...
Starling Treescapes
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Reviewed in May 2023
Chad fixed my old fence that I didnâ t want to replace because itâ s beautifully weathered. Itâ s stable and secure now. I also appreciate his pricing per project rather than by the hour.
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Reviewed in September 2022
I used this service a few years ago and turned to them for this project. Great then and now.
Zuhlke Tree Service
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Reviewed in July 2022
Easy to discuss details Very knowledgeable about cleaning products and roof.
Craig Roof Cleaning
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Reviewed in May 2022
Devin responded immediately to my request & showed up the next day. He told me exactly what was involved in removing a dead animal from our chimney & how much it would cost. He deodorized & the rancid odor in our house was gone within 8 hours. He recommended a chimney covering, ordered it &...
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Insight Pest Solutions, Maine

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

Serving Mount Desert, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very impressed with this company Our technician Cory was on time very friendly and professional He explained in detail what was needed to be done We feel confident our pest issues will be resolved Definitely recommend this company"

Response time6 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 Mount Desert, 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 Mount Desert, 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

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

Serving Mount Desert, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 1927

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We found evidence of termite infestation. They responded quickly and inspected property the following day. Price was reasonable and employee was knowledgeable. He explained scope of work and options thoroughly. We added pest control as additional price was very reasonable. Work was performed the following day and we are satisfied with service."

Recommended by83%of homeowners

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

Serving Mount Desert, 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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Serving Mount Desert, ME 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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NaturaLawn of America (Bangor)

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Mosquito ControlPest Control - Bed BugsPest Control - Bugs and Insects

Serving Mount Desert, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

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Offers commercial services

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Pest Control questions, answered by experts

You should never use toxic baits or poisons, such as rodenticides designed for mice and rats, to kill or trap possums. Using these toxicants is illegal in many areas and can lead to fines or other penalties. Furthermore, these poisons can cause unnecessary suffering for the animal and pose a significant risk of accidental poisoning to pets or other neighborhood wildlife. Instead of using poisons, it is best to stick with humane methods like live trapping.

Across most of the United States, the fall season sees rats at their prime activity levels. As temperatures drop, rats become more active, spurred by the weather shift to seek shelter as winter approaches. During this time, their curiosity and energy peak, driving them to explore what your home and its surroundings might offer.

A wasp is less likely to sting you if you remain still and calm when it lands on your or flies around you. Most wasps only sting when they feel threatened or disturbed, which is how they may interpret rapid movement or swatting. This is why it’s best to suppress movement and wait for the wasp to fly away.

Set live traps or install a one-way door to evict squirrels, rodents, and other animals from your attic. Once they’re out, seal any entry points to prevent the animals from returning. If you’re dealing with an infestation, call a pro.

The best deterrents for possums include securing trash cans with tight-fitting lids, removing outdoor food sources like pet food or fallen fruit, and trimming tree branches that provide access to your roof or an open window. Motion-activated lights or sprinklers can also startle and discourage them from visiting. Additionally, you can take advantage of their strong sense of smell by using garlic, onion, or commercial possum repellents to keep them off your property.

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