How long do fleas live?

• <div><p>A flea can live as long as <b>100 days </b>when it has a live host to feed on. They tend to live a much shorter life when they’re on a short-haired dog or cat versus a pet with longer hair. Without a host, fleas will typically only survive for about one to two weeks. </p></div>

What scents do mosquitoes hate?

• <div><p>Some of the smells we love are, thankfully, pretty putrid for mosquitoes. A few essential oils that might have them swarming in the other direction include:</p><ul><li><p>Lavender</p></li><li><p>Citronella</p></li><li><p>Eucalyptus</p></li><li><p>Cinnamon</p></li><li><p>Thyme</p></li></ul><p>Be careful how and where you apply essential oils around pets and children, and top them off regularly so they stay effective.</p></div>

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Q: Can cats be beneficial to a garden?

• <div><p>While cats are great at rodent control, it is their second nature to use the soft dirt of your garden as a litter box. This can lead to the contamination of your food and the spread of disease in humans. </p></div>

Q: How do pros prevent future termite problems?

• <div><p>Through monitoring, preventative treatments, and advising on moisture control.</p></div>

Q: How do I protect my pets or kids from spiders?

• <div><p>Most spiders are harmless or do little more than the equivalent of a bee sting. Prevention is the best option for more serious cases. Keep spiders out of your home when possible. When you find spiders, a spider nest, or egg sac, remove it quickly before an inquisitive pet or child gets involved. When children are old enough, teach them to recognize the few dangerous species of spiders and avoid them to prevent getting bitten.</p></div>

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Brian was very quick to come and give a quote and within a week the project was complete ! We are very happy with the windows and look forward to spending more time in the rooms that were once too hot to be in , or too bright to watch tv in ! We also look forward to the money savings that the...
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Home Advisor and the crew we great. On time, efficient, professional, and they were very careful in our house. We would highly recommend them!
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We also hired Matt to put a new roof on our cattle shed. Five star Job. Matt has put new shingles on our house & pavers for a side walk. Excellent work!
Matt Stone Contracting LLC
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Reviewed in July 2023
Eli did an amazing job he was a pleasure to work with and we would hire him again !!!!
Olssons Custom Cabinets
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Prompt and professional. Nick was thorough and knowledgeable and was patient in answering and explaining questions. I very much recommend his home inspection services.
Nick's Inspections LLC
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It was good. They even did things I didn't ask them to. They were very generous.
R&D Pro Cleaning LLC
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These guys are professional and are easy to work with. I felt like they took the extra time to make sure this was the right product for me and explained the process. Highly recommend.
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Cory was very good to work with. He told us what time he would be arriving in the morning and he was here. He was very informative on what we needed and what we did not need. I would definitely recommend .
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Terminix® Pest Control

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Serving Verndale, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 1927

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"Very knowledgeable guy who seem to know what he’s doing. Don’t know results of spraying. Have had much rain since. Will have to see if it worked. Terminex will spray again the beginning of next month."

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American Home Shield – Home Warranty

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Serving Verndale, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

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"United Air Temp was able to procure a replacement furnace controller board in a couple of days and Zachary was out within 4 days of the initial visit. The furnace now works very well."

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Presto-X (St. Louis)

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Since 1932, Presto-X (formerly Anderson Pest Solutions) has been providing expert pest control services guided by the enduring principles of providing world class service to our customers and taking care of our colleagues. Presto-X covers your home or business with expert knowledge, professionally licensed and trained technicians, and exemplary service designed specifically for you.

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Pest Control questions, answered by experts

While cats are great at rodent control, it is their second nature to use the soft dirt of your garden as a litter box. This can lead to the contamination of your food and the spread of disease in humans.

A flea can live as long as 100 days when it has a live host to feed on. They tend to live a much shorter life when they’re on a short-haired dog or cat versus a pet with longer hair. Without a host, fleas will typically only survive for about one to two weeks.

Through monitoring, preventative treatments, and advising on moisture control.

Most spiders are harmless or do little more than the equivalent of a bee sting. Prevention is the best option for more serious cases. Keep spiders out of your home when possible. When you find spiders, a spider nest, or egg sac, remove it quickly before an inquisitive pet or child gets involved. When children are old enough, teach them to recognize the few dangerous species of spiders and avoid them to prevent getting bitten.

Some of the smells we love are, thankfully, pretty putrid for mosquitoes. A few essential oils that might have them swarming in the other direction include:

Lavender
Citronella
Eucalyptus
Cinnamon
Thyme

Be careful how and where you apply essential oils around pets and children, and top them off regularly so they stay effective.

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