What happens to a roach when you spray it?

• <div><p>When you spray a roach, the chemicals, usually a mix of neurotoxins like pyrethroids or pyrethrins, start affecting its nervous system almost immediately. It disrupts the roach’s nerve signals, causing paralysis and eventually death. You'll often see the roach twitch, flip over on its back, and stop moving within seconds to minutes.</p></div>

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Q: Can a dying tree spread diseases?

• <div><p>Dying trees and even dead trees can spread diseases to other living trees. There are many different types of tree diseases, so it&rsquo;s essential to address the issue as soon as possible to prevent the disease from spreading to other healthy trees. If the tree cannot be saved and is infected, you need to have it removed to protect the other trees on your property. </p></div>

Q: When are skunks most active?

• <div><p>Skunks are nocturnal creatures, meaning they are primarily active at night, particularly around dusk and dawn. Their activity levels increase as the weather warms up, and they are generally dormant or inactive during the winter. Skunks are especially active during the spring months when they are foraging for fresh food and seeking mates. While they are typically not seen during the day, daytime activity is possible if a skunk is having trouble finding food, has babies to care for, or is severely ill.</p></div>

Q: Will mothballs keep frogs away?

• <div><p>Simply put, there are much better approaches than using mothballs. Mothballs contain chemicals that can easily permeate a frog's delicate skin, leading to health problems. But it's not limited to just frogs; other animals and the environment could also face negative impacts. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has taken action. It emphasizes the importance of adhering to label instructions for products like this and not moving forward with off-label use.</p></div>

Q: Are squirrels hard to get rid of?

• <div><p>Like many other rodents, squirrels can be a little difficult to get rid of (especially in the case of an infestation), but the best approach is to make the place as unattractive to squirrels as possible. If you do have an infestation inside your home, then professional help may be necessary so you can lay as many traps as possible. </p></div>

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Eric’s crew has done a number of big tree jobs for us. Has nothing to do with stump removal but there’s no review category option for taking down dead trees and/or removing trees knocked down by storms. They’ve done some complex work requiring coordination with utilities as lines had to be...
3 C's Professional Tree Removal
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Reviewed in April 2023
Absolutely horrible service. Scheduled appointment, and had to call three times to see when they would show up. They didn't show up until late afternoon, waddling out of the truck and put a dip in his mouth. They were supposed to come back the next day to install a pump - a time sensitive...
Androc Plumbing & Heating
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Reviewed in March 2023
Mr. Seely recognized that I have a lot of projects that need to be addressed .He.took.the time to reach out to other pros in the area that would.be appropriate for.each project. Mr. Seeley was quick to respond to the ice dam over moms wheel chair ramp. Very professional young man.
Fitzsee Property Management
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Reviewed in February 2023
All of their people had great personalities, worked hard, and were very professional. I expect I will be using their services again in the future.
Sons Of Thunder Tree Service
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Reviewed in November 2022
Marcos was responsive, positive, upbeat person to be around. I feel like we stuck gold hiring My Pro Contractors. Highly recommend!
My Pro Contractors
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Reviewed in April 2022
Shawn and his crew have a great! Work ethic Any problems that arise he is there personally to fix any issue I will hire them again
Myatt & Son Painting
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Reviewed in January 2022
A great job done by Morning Dew. Took a couple days to get back to me. I understand they were busy however. I will for sure use this company again.
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Reviewed in November 2021
Nathan. Is very knowledgeable in many areas,polite, efficient and professional.
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Reviewed in May 2021
3 C’s Tree Service did an awesome job grinding my 5’ diameter tree stump! Highly recommend and will use again in the future!!!
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Reviewed in January 2021
They responded in a timely fashion. Arrived on time and 4 very capable professionals had removed the 3 trees exactly as asked. I couldn't have asked for more,but the COULD have asked for more money . They were very resonable with the cost. Excellent service!
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Pest Control questions, answered by experts

Dying trees and even dead trees can spread diseases to other living trees. There are many different types of tree diseases, so it’s essential to address the issue as soon as possible to prevent the disease from spreading to other healthy trees. If the tree cannot be saved and is infected, you need to have it removed to protect the other trees on your property.

Skunks are nocturnal creatures, meaning they are primarily active at night, particularly around dusk and dawn. Their activity levels increase as the weather warms up, and they are generally dormant or inactive during the winter. Skunks are especially active during the spring months when they are foraging for fresh food and seeking mates. While they are typically not seen during the day, daytime activity is possible if a skunk is having trouble finding food, has babies to care for, or is severely ill.

Simply put, there are much better approaches than using mothballs. Mothballs contain chemicals that can easily permeate a frog's delicate skin, leading to health problems. But it's not limited to just frogs; other animals and the environment could also face negative impacts. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has taken action. It emphasizes the importance of adhering to label instructions for products like this and not moving forward with off-label use.

Like many other rodents, squirrels can be a little difficult to get rid of (especially in the case of an infestation), but the best approach is to make the place as unattractive to squirrels as possible. If you do have an infestation inside your home, then professional help may be necessary so you can lay as many traps as possible.

When you spray a roach, the chemicals, usually a mix of neurotoxins like pyrethroids or pyrethrins, start affecting its nervous system almost immediately. It disrupts the roach’s nerve signals, causing paralysis and eventually death. You'll often see the roach twitch, flip over on its back, and stop moving within seconds to minutes.

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