• <div><p>No, pill bugs do not bite, and they do not transmit diseases. Pill bugs also don’t infest wood like carpenter ants or termites do, so they don’t pose a threat to your home either. In fact, pill bugs pose no threat to humans beyond stealing your veggies.</p></div>

What can you put around your house to keep raccoons away?

• <div><p>Although raccoons aren’t particularly picky regarding food, certain sounds, metals, and smells bother them. You can place these items around your home to keep raccoons away:</p><ul><li><p>Place wire mesh screens around and underneath decks and porches to prevent raccoons from nesting. </p></li><li><p>Put metal sheeting around the edges of your roof or at the base of trees to deter raccoons from coming close. </p></li><li><p>Place a loud battery-operated radio near the raccoon’s den to keep them from nesting.</p></li><li><p>Keep a bowl of cider vinegar on your deck or porch.</p></li><li><p>Remove old raccoon scents by thoroughly cleaning and disinfecting underneath porches and decks.</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Can I set an animal trap in my yard?

• <div><p>Setting up an animal trap in your yard largely depends on where you live and the type of critter you're dealing with. In many states, trapping nuisance animals like squirrels, rats, or raccoons is allowed, sometimes without needing a permit. However, certain wildlife species are protected, and not all states have lenient catch-and-release regulations.</p><p>Before placing a trap, check your local laws to avoid fines or other legal issues. Some areas allow DIY trapping, while others may require professional assistance. Most areas require a professional to relocate the animal once trapped. Consulting a pro ensures you handle the situation responsibly, humanely, and within the law.</p></div>

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Q: What time of year is best for pest control?

• <div><p>Generally, spring is the best time to hire a pest control service, but it also depends on when you notice the infestation. Insect pest numbers are lower in spring before they hatch, making the extermination and prevention process more manageable as nests and eggs of future pests are eliminated. However, don&rsquo;t hesitate to hire a pest control specialist when you spot signs of a problem.</p></div>

Q: What can you put around your house to keep raccoons away?

• <div><p>Although raccoons aren&rsquo;t particularly picky regarding food, certain sounds, metals, and smells bother them. You can place these items around your home to keep raccoons away:</p><ul><li><p>Place wire mesh screens around and underneath decks and porches to prevent raccoons from nesting. </p></li><li><p>Put metal sheeting around the edges of your roof or at the base of trees to deter raccoons from coming close. </p></li><li><p>Place a loud battery-operated radio near the raccoon&rsquo;s den to keep them from nesting.</p></li><li><p>Keep a bowl of cider vinegar on your deck or porch.</p></li><li><p>Remove old raccoon scents by thoroughly cleaning and disinfecting underneath porches and decks.</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Q: What scent drives rodents away?

• <div><p>The best way to deal with a rodent problem is to avoid it in the first place. One way to do that is to make your home smell uninviting to them. Here are some household products that can repel rodents. When using oils, try soaking a cotton ball in the stuff and leaving it in places rodents frequent:</p><ul><li><p>Peppermint oil</p></li><li><p>Eucalyptus oil</p></li><li><p>Cinnamon</p></li><li><p>Vinegar</p></li><li><p>Cedarwood </p></li><li><p>Cloves</p></li><li><p>Garlic</p></li><li><p>Chili oil/powder</p></li><li><p>Cayenne pepper</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Last update on January 13, 2026

Reviewed in November 2024
Anders was very friendly, accommodating, and easy to get ahold of with any questions or concerns we had. Very happy with the outcome of our remodel project.
Quality Carpentry And Remodeling
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Reviewed in August 2024
Luke and team did a great job.
Mode Pressure Washing, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2024
One day install, no mess, and it works and looks great.
Mad City Windows & Baths
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Reviewed in February 2024
Sonja and I could not be happier with the results and patience shown by the entire team at Green Home Solutions in Blaine, MN. We had many questions and concerns to ensure that everything was done to our expectations. Sonja met with Andrea to discuss our options and Micah stopped by for testing...
Green Home Solutions of the Twin Cities
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Reviewed in May 2023
They did it great job and it didn't take long.
Hunt's Tree & Debris, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2023
Overall super efficient, end result was tidy and got the job done as needed and wanted. A plus side is not having to provide no equipment or cleaning products. If any allergies are to be known they will ask which is a plus so the rightful products are to be used in your home!
Reynas Cleaning Services LLC
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Reviewed in February 2023
Tim was a great contact very responsive to my questions Until melting starts I cannot respond to effective resolution of my issue.
Renewed Exterior Systems
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Reviewed in September 2022
Glen. The pro, was awesome. He knows the product inside and out. We could not make a decision on the spot and our budget was not sufficient for the project. That is totally on us.
Mad City Windows & Baths
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Reviewed in October 2021
Brady’s concrete did an Amazing job!! He gave me a really descent price. He did exactly what I wanted and it looks perfect! Plus he had the job done in no time. I can’t wait to setup my vehicle lift on it. Thank you very much ?!
Brady's Concrete & Construction
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Reviewed in January 2012
This was a fantastic experience! We caught 72 voles in about 4 months. Jim came out every week or two to check the traps, and he did a great job of keeping us posted. We recommend him without hesitation, and will use him again in a heartbeat if we ever have any other pest control needs.
HomeTeam Pest Defense
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TruGreen

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TruGreen

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Customers say: True professional

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

52 years of experience

Don't let mosquitoes ruin the time you spend with family and friends on your yard. Help protect yourself from uncomfortable and potentially dangerous mosquito bites with this innovative service. Allow America's #1 lawn company to eradicate mosquitoes from your yard. Ask about our Mosquito-Free Guarantee!

"TruGreen provided transparent pricing and quality workmanship when treating my property for bed bugs. Their technicians were professional and thorough, ensuring every area was treated to eliminate the infestation. I appreciated their attention to detail and how they followed up to ensure the problem was resolved. I'll definitely be using their services again if needed."

Cindy R on April 2024

"TruGreen provided transparent pricing and quality workmanship when treating my property for bed bugs. Their technicians were professional and thorough, ensuring every area was treated to eliminate the infestation. I appreciated their attention to detail and how they followed up to ensure the problem was resolved. I'll definitely be using their services again if needed."

Cindy R on April 2024

Plunkett's Pest Control

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Customers say: Super punctual

Recommended by 92% of Angi customers

With over 100 years in business, we are earning your trust. Founded in 1915, Plunkett’s Pest Control is a family-owned & operated company with third-generation ownership. Plunkett’s delivers professional pest control services to residential and commercial clients in 20 states and growing. Our entire staff is knowledgeable, trustworthy, resourceful, and passionate about preventing & solving pest concerns for our clients and safeguarding the communities we call home.

"I think these folks know what they are doing, but communication and follow up is poor. I will try another company as I search for expertise and professional communication."

CYNTHIA H on November 2021

"I think these folks know what they are doing, but communication and follow up is poor. I will try another company as I search for expertise and professional communication."

CYNTHIA H on November 2021

Xtreme Pest Solutions

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Xtreme Pest Solutions offers the highest quality of service at the most affordable rate. Guaranteed!!! All of our technicians have years of experience and will have a solution to your pest issue. Our technicians are willing to go that extra mile and take the extra time to make sure our customers our happy. Customer Satisfaction is guaranteed!!!

"Great ! They do very good work."

Shelly D on August 2020

"Great ! They do very good work."

Shelly D on August 2020

american pest control

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47 years of experience

2 full time employees both over 30 years experience, southern minnesota, normal initial service 150 to 200 dollars except bats and squirrels

Canine Discovery Service

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Canine Discovery Service

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Bed bug inspection services with a certified scent detection K9 at your home or business. A K9 inspection can give you a high certainty that you have or have not introduced bed bugs. With our Associate Certified Entomologist and industry leader in bed bugs, CDS can assist you with possible treatment options if we are to discover bed bugs. We will also give you Peace-of-Mind when our K9 does not alert to bed bugs or our handler does not find visual evidence of bed bugs.

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Mankato Asset Management

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19 years of experience

Mankato Asset Management is your full service demo and material removal company in Southern Minnesota. We tear down barns, corn cribs, etc as well as removal of old wood, brush or other debris laying around the property. Free estimates!

Pest Control questions, answered by experts

Generally, spring is the best time to hire a pest control service, but it also depends on when you notice the infestation. Insect pest numbers are lower in spring before they hatch, making the extermination and prevention process more manageable as nests and eggs of future pests are eliminated. However, don’t hesitate to hire a pest control specialist when you spot signs of a problem.

No, pill bugs do not bite, and they do not transmit diseases. Pill bugs also don’t infest wood like carpenter ants or termites do, so they don’t pose a threat to your home either. In fact, pill bugs pose no threat to humans beyond stealing your veggies.

Although raccoons aren’t particularly picky regarding food, certain sounds, metals, and smells bother them. You can place these items around your home to keep raccoons away:

Place wire mesh screens around and underneath decks and porches to prevent raccoons from nesting.
Put metal sheeting around the edges of your roof or at the base of trees to deter raccoons from coming close.
Place a loud battery-operated radio near the raccoon’s den to keep them from nesting.
Keep a bowl of cider vinegar on your deck or porch.
Remove old raccoon scents by thoroughly cleaning and disinfecting underneath porches and decks.

The best way to deal with a rodent problem is to avoid it in the first place. One way to do that is to make your home smell uninviting to them. Here are some household products that can repel rodents. When using oils, try soaking a cotton ball in the stuff and leaving it in places rodents frequent:

Peppermint oil
Eucalyptus oil
Cinnamon
Vinegar
Cedarwood
Cloves
Garlic
Chili oil/powder
Cayenne pepper

Setting up an animal trap in your yard largely depends on where you live and the type of critter you're dealing with. In many states, trapping nuisance animals like squirrels, rats, or raccoons is allowed, sometimes without needing a permit. However, certain wildlife species are protected, and not all states have lenient catch-and-release regulations.

Before placing a trap, check your local laws to avoid fines or other legal issues. Some areas allow DIY trapping, while others may require professional assistance. Most areas require a professional to relocate the animal once trapped. Consulting a pro ensures you handle the situation responsibly, humanely, and within the law.

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