Should I put poison in my attic to deal with an animal?

• <div><p>No, poison isn’t the best way to deal with animals in your attic. It’s unlikely to completely eradicate the problem, especially if you don’t take care of access points. Also, poisoned animals may die and decay in the attic, causing noxious odors. </p><p>Some animals may leave the attic before the poison kills them, which could lead to nearby pets or other wildlife eating the animals and becoming poisoned themselves. Ultimately, it’s better to avoid using poison and contact a professional instead.</p></div>

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Q: Where around my home am I most likely to find nesting birds?

• <div><p>Popular nesting areas outside of a home include eaves, porches, gutters, and chimneys. However, some birds can make their way into your attic or ventilation systems. A reputable removal service will inspect your home's interior and exterior for any evidence of roosting and nesting birds while they prepare to remove them.</p></div>

Q: What should you do if you find a hobo spider in your home?

• <div><p>You're more likely to find a hobo spider outside rather than inside your home. If you do find one in your home, don't panic. You can remove the spider by catching it in a glass or cup and transporting it outside. You may also vacuum up the spider and remove it by emptying the vacuum bag. </p><p>If you notice more than one spider, it may be a good idea to hire a <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/exterminators/">local pest control company</a> to check out the situation and recommend a course of action. </p></div>

Q: How to heat up a room to kill bed bugs?

• <div><p>To heat up a room to kill bed bugs, you&rsquo;ll need to put either a portable heat chamber or hot dryer in the space. Larger heat chambers can be used to heat up furniture, while only professional heating systems can heat an entire home or structure at a high enough temperature to kill bed bugs. Keep in mind that this method is most effective when done by a bed bug professional with professional-grade equipment to eradicate the bed bugs without damaging your home.</p></div>

Q: Will a bowl of vinegar kill fleas?

• <div><p>A bowl of vinegar will not kill fleas and acts only as a repellent. To get rid of fleas, you can create a homemade flea trap or buy flea traps from a local hardware store. Consistent trapping and meticulous cleaning will help eliminate fleas before they become an infestation. If you have a moderate to severe flea infestation, you&rsquo;ll likely need the help of a <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/flea-control/">local flea control specialist</a>. </p></div>

Q: Should I put poison in my attic to deal with an animal?

• <div><p>No, poison isn&rsquo;t the best way to deal with animals in your attic. It&rsquo;s unlikely to completely eradicate the problem, especially if you don&rsquo;t take care of access points. Also, poisoned animals may die and decay in the attic, causing noxious odors. </p><p>Some animals may leave the attic before the poison kills them, which could lead to nearby pets or other wildlife eating the animals and becoming poisoned themselves. Ultimately, it&rsquo;s better to avoid using poison and contact a professional instead.</p></div>

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Reviewed in May 2026
Eric did a great job on both my garage and house metal roofs which included a lot of sheeting underneath. Was very good at communicating and got the work done quickly at a great price. Highly recommend!
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They do excellent work they went to work right away when I put my half down on the project. I had gotten a HISA Grant from the VA and he worked in the budget that was granted to me wow the results were out of this world. If there was an issue on the project they stopped talked with me and...
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Also installed 2 rubber roofs. Excellent work.
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It took them only 1/2 hour to clean and put on gutter gaurds. But I think they charge to much for a half hour job
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I bought a new house that failed it's electrical inspection. So I knew it would be bad but when my father, a retired electrical maintenance man, told me to call in the pros, I knew it was worse that I expected. I had active sparks in the panel, shorts in overhead lights, no ground poles,...
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St. John Electric is fantastic. They came out right away. Went through what needed to be fixed, options to fix the problem and how much it would cost. As a realtor, I am picky about who I use and recommendâ ¦ Kevin was great!!! He will be my go to Electrician.
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My sister had them come to the house while we were on vacation to help clean the downstairs. Did a great job.
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Above and Beyond has performed regular cleaning of the gutters on the eaves of our home as well as moss removal from our roof. Excellent customer service and quality work.
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The inspector came early and inspected. He set down glue boards to monitor any pest activity and we will be re-inspecting in 3 days. Whatever we decide will be after the re-inspection. Very professional and expert.
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Who we are... We are Property Services 911, LLC dba Property Services of Michigan, South Florida SealCoat LLC, Potholes911, RoofSeal911, SealCoat911 and RoofCleaning911. Proudly serving Mid Michigan and South Florida since 2007. We offer a variety of property maintenance services for your consideration: Seal Coating Driveways, Parking Lots, Parking Lot Striping, New Asphalt, Asphalt Repairs, Potholes, Mobile Home Repairs, Exterior Home Soft washing, Exterior Pressure Cleaning, Clean & Seal Pavers, Roof Cleaning, (Mobile Home, Residential, Commercial and Industrial Roof Coatings) Roof Sealing, Roof Coatings, Roof White Seal, Liquid Roof, Rubber Roof, Exterior Property Maintenance, Snow Plowing, Lawn Care and Handyman Services. There is a difference... When it comes to property maintenance in Michigan, no one is as dedicated to excellence as Property Services of Michigan. We pride ourselves on producing superior results using long lasting, commercial grade products that will provide protection, maintain and improve the appearance of your property. We strive everyday to build an outstanding reputation, job by job, with a deep personal commitment to provide you our customer with quality workmanship professional grade materials and extraordinary customer service.

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Pest Control questions, answered by experts

Popular nesting areas outside of a home include eaves, porches, gutters, and chimneys. However, some birds can make their way into your attic or ventilation systems. A reputable removal service will inspect your home's interior and exterior for any evidence of roosting and nesting birds while they prepare to remove them.

You're more likely to find a hobo spider outside rather than inside your home. If you do find one in your home, don't panic. You can remove the spider by catching it in a glass or cup and transporting it outside. You may also vacuum up the spider and remove it by emptying the vacuum bag.

If you notice more than one spider, it may be a good idea to hire a local pest control company to check out the situation and recommend a course of action.

To heat up a room to kill bed bugs, you’ll need to put either a portable heat chamber or hot dryer in the space. Larger heat chambers can be used to heat up furniture, while only professional heating systems can heat an entire home or structure at a high enough temperature to kill bed bugs. Keep in mind that this method is most effective when done by a bed bug professional with professional-grade equipment to eradicate the bed bugs without damaging your home.

A bowl of vinegar will not kill fleas and acts only as a repellent. To get rid of fleas, you can create a homemade flea trap or buy flea traps from a local hardware store. Consistent trapping and meticulous cleaning will help eliminate fleas before they become an infestation. If you have a moderate to severe flea infestation, you’ll likely need the help of a local flea control specialist.

No, poison isn’t the best way to deal with animals in your attic. It’s unlikely to completely eradicate the problem, especially if you don’t take care of access points. Also, poisoned animals may die and decay in the attic, causing noxious odors.

Some animals may leave the attic before the poison kills them, which could lead to nearby pets or other wildlife eating the animals and becoming poisoned themselves. Ultimately, it’s better to avoid using poison and contact a professional instead.

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