Is boric acid safe around kids and pets?

• <div><p>Boric acid is among the harsher chemicals you can use in your home, and it poses risks whether ingested, inhaled, or touched. Kids and pets alike tend to put their hands and mouths on anything within reach, so it’s always a good idea to store boric acid in a spot they can’t get to and use it only when they’re not around for an extended period. When you use it, ensure they’re out of the house and fully clean up any trace of boric acid when you’re done because even a small amount can cause problems. </p></div>

Are carpenter ants or termites more destructive?

• <div><p>Termites are generally more destructive than carpenter ants, which is why it’s important to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-pest-control-termites.htm">get rid of termites</a> as quickly as possible. Termites will swarm your home to relentlessly feast on its wood frame, sheetrock, insulation, and carpet down to the studs.</p><p>While carpenter ants work surprisingly efficiently, they can still take years to damage your home significantly. It can also take termites several years to fully compromise a home's structure. However, the right colony can take down a full house in about a year. Overall, termites are far more diligent when it comes to destroying structures.</p></div>

Is just one cockroach a reason to worry?

• <div><p>Yes. German cockroaches are masters at hiding. If you notice one cockroach, especially in daytime hours, it’s very likely that other roaches aren’t far behind, or that the problem is growing. You don’t even need to see roaches to have warning bells go off: Many homeowners discover roach problems by noticing specks of droppings on the floor or roach smells.</p></div>

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Q: Do bug candles keep fruit flies away?

• <div><p>If you&rsquo;re wondering <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/do-candles-keep-flies-away.htm">whether bug candles can keep flies away</a>, the answer is yes (and this goes for fruit flies and many other types of flies. However, most bug candles contain citronella, which isn&rsquo;t suitable for indoor use. This is because the fumes are strong and can leave a strong scent on walls and objects.</p></div>

Q: What disinfectant kills the hantavirus?

• <div><p>A solution of one part bleach to 10 parts water or a disinfecting product that contains phenol (such as Lysol) is known to kill hantavirus and other pathogens found in mouse urine and feces. Simply spray this solution over and around the locations you expect mice to be living and running through, and the homemade disinfectant will do its job to rid your home of any feces and urine particles you could be exposed to.</p></div>

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KP Painters
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They were hard workers but seemed in a rush to get the job done.
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I have worked with Casa Linda on several different occasions. They are so reliable and always perform on time and on budget. Highly recommend
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Did the job in a very timely manner, professional, attentive to detail on the project. I highly recommend them to anybody looking for his service. Always did what he said he would do and the project turned out wonderful. I do not think you can get any better than them.
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I recomend Costal Windows to anyone looking for a top quality job, preformed on time at a fair price.
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Great response abd customer service. They quickly diagnosed and solved the problem! 100% recommended!
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Dan Howard did a great job installing and explaining our new Heat Pump heating system. He was very professional and knowledgeable. He explained what he was doing and how things worked. I would highly recommend him to anyone who was interested in having a heat pump system installed.
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Prompt, easy to schedule, performed task professionally and did great job in clean up. Will use again
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Pest Control questions, answered by experts

Boric acid is among the harsher chemicals you can use in your home, and it poses risks whether ingested, inhaled, or touched. Kids and pets alike tend to put their hands and mouths on anything within reach, so it’s always a good idea to store boric acid in a spot they can’t get to and use it only when they’re not around for an extended period. When you use it, ensure they’re out of the house and fully clean up any trace of boric acid when you’re done because even a small amount can cause problems.

Termites are generally more destructive than carpenter ants, which is why it’s important to get rid of termites as quickly as possible. Termites will swarm your home to relentlessly feast on its wood frame, sheetrock, insulation, and carpet down to the studs.

While carpenter ants work surprisingly efficiently, they can still take years to damage your home significantly. It can also take termites several years to fully compromise a home's structure. However, the right colony can take down a full house in about a year. Overall, termites are far more diligent when it comes to destroying structures.

Yes. German cockroaches are masters at hiding. If you notice one cockroach, especially in daytime hours, it’s very likely that other roaches aren’t far behind, or that the problem is growing. You don’t even need to see roaches to have warning bells go off: Many homeowners discover roach problems by noticing specks of droppings on the floor or roach smells.

If you’re wondering whether bug candles can keep flies away, the answer is yes (and this goes for fruit flies and many other types of flies. However, most bug candles contain citronella, which isn’t suitable for indoor use. This is because the fumes are strong and can leave a strong scent on walls and objects.

A solution of one part bleach to 10 parts water or a disinfecting product that contains phenol (such as Lysol) is known to kill hantavirus and other pathogens found in mouse urine and feces. Simply spray this solution over and around the locations you expect mice to be living and running through, and the homemade disinfectant will do its job to rid your home of any feces and urine particles you could be exposed to.

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