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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 August 2023
Have a very powerful pressure washer. Bring their own water. Do a great job
JD's Property Care
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Reviewed in June 2023
I had damage happen at a rental home. I called Mark and he came over that day and reassured me we could fix the broken picture window and repair the other damage. He replaced a giant picture window/interior trim/vinyl siding and a few other tricky carpentry projects that needed attention. He...
Ironwood Construction
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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 September 2022
Great service for a reasonable price, I would highly recommend.
Carmel Septic
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Reviewed in July 2022
They are professional and willing to do whatever you need for your lawn. I highly recommend them to care for your lawn.
Murray Lawn and Landscape LLC
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Reviewed in July 2022
Very accomodating. Listen for what I wanted and completed the way I wanted it
Eagle Construction and Remodeling
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Reviewed in January 2022
Phil did an excellent job, helping me out replacing a ceiling fan last spring...and then recently with upgrading wiring in my older home. Very competent, professional and has a great attitude. I'd highly recommend him.
Carmichael Electric
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Reviewed in February 2015
Reggie did a wonderful job. He was attentive and diligent to the quality of work we'd hoped for. His crew was cheerful , hardworking, and polite. Clean up was thorough and considerate. <br /> Although the project cost more and took a little longer than we'd hoped (3.5 days) much of that was...
Reggie Michaud
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Reviewed in January 2012
The first time we attempted to use the firepalce after service, the control knob was missing but had been there prior to Evergreen's service.We have contacted Evergreen several times in an attempt to have this problem evaluated. The coowner, Mark Higgins, at first contact, was rude and...
Evergreen Home & Hearth - Ells
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Northeast Wildlife Services

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Serving Veazie, ME and surrounding areas

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"Excellent work and very professional services. Thank you!"

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Serving Veazie, ME and surrounding areas

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"It is still in progress, but so far things are going well. Very good communication and good customer service."

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IPM Pest & Wildlife Services

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Pest Control - Birds and Bats

Serving Veazie, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

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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."

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Bird Control questions, answered by experts

An owl's worst enemy in the wild is often other raptors and environmental factors. Among the avian threats, larger owls or other birds of prey can pose a danger, engaging in territorial disputes or competing for food resources. Terrestrial predators like foxes, raccoons, and larger mammals may target owl nests or young fledglings. Environmental factors like severe weather conditions, habitat loss, and food availability changes can also significantly impact owl populations.

Vinegar can keep some animals at bay, like deer, rabbits, foxes, and raccoons. Keep in mind that your household pets, like cats and dogs, also don’t like the smell of vinegar. You can soak rags in white vinegar and put them up around your garden beds to keep the pesky critters from eating your plants.

Legal considerations include adherence to local and federal wildlife protection laws, particularly for species that might be protected or endangered.

Pest control timelines depend on what services are being provided, size and type of infestation, and size of your home. Some inspections can take an hour or more, while preventative treatments only take 30 minutes to complete. Basic spaying for a problem like roaches or termites can take about an hour for small homes, but much longer for large properties and infestations. Consult your pest control pro for a time estimate based on your situation.

Removal typically takes 1-3 days. Sealing entry points and cleanup may require additional time.

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