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Q: How do you keep mice away permanently?

• <div><p>While keeping any critter away permanently isn&rsquo;t always possible, you can keep mice away from your home by setting traps, fumigating your space, and sealing known entry points. Once you&rsquo;ve taken these steps, take time to work on prevention measures, such as clearing out all clutter and recyclables and removing all food sources.</p></div>

Q: What attracts skunks to your yard?

• <div><p>Skunks like to forage for grubs in the soil, like worms and insects, but they are also tempted by trash and pet food bowls, so keeping these items out of sight may help keep skunks away. Skunks also like to set up a den in dark places, such as a crawl space or outbuilding.</p></div>

Q: What smells keep coyotes away?

• <div><p>Scent deterrents like ammonia, vinegar, mothballs, and pepper can help keep coyotes away, but these are best used in tandem with other preventative measures. Remember that ammonia and vinegar can kill your plants and/or grass, so it&rsquo;s best to soak rags in these substances or spray them on hardscaped areas to avoid damaging your landscape.</p></div>

Q: What attracts paper wasps?

• <div><p>Paper wasps, like many other wasps, are attracted to sweet smells that remind them of nectar. That&rsquo;s why wasps may buzz around you as you snack on watermelon on the patio. They may also like the scent of certain perfumes. Standing water attracts these wasps, too.</p><p>Paper wasps are also attracted to warm, sheltered spaces, where they can build nests and raise larva in protected areas away from predators. They may also be attracted to untreated wood on your deck or fence, as they use wood pulp to build nests.</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>

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Good company to work with. We needed a fenced in area for our dogs like yesterday and they got it completed within a months time frame of requesting bids on Angie. Very respectful people to work with should I need any other work within their abilities I will definitely give them a call.
Collective Enterprise
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Reviewed in October 2025
Roger was very professional, he found the issue with our furnace and being its 20 years old, he could have very easily told me the unit needed to be replaced. But instead was honest he found a mud dobber nest in the exhaust clogging it preventing the furnace from running. He was here for maybe...
Roger Studdard HVAC-R LLC
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Reviewed in August 2024
Rod came to work on the kitchen drawers. He was fast, efficient, and the cost was reasonable. I will be using him in the future.
Cooper's Handyman Services, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2024
Absolutely the best worker. The driveway went from lumpy and bumpy, rain grooves and grass in the middle to a beautiful level perfect driveway. Will definitely recommend them.
Shipman Land Solutions, LLC.
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Reviewed in February 2024
I hired them to put floor in my man cave and they did great. They came in and got straight to work and was able to get it done pretty quickly and they cleaned up and it looks great would highly recommend.
MO JOINERS LLC
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Reviewed in June 2023
Matt was attentive, prompt, and overall cared about the outcome of the job. Combine that with the fair prices I highly recommend using this service for anyone needed carpet cleaning.
Carpet Care Experts
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Reviewed in August 2021
I was having a issue with drainage in my back yard , they came in to install a French drain system, after they had done the job it looked like they were never there.
TNT Underground Construction
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Reviewed in August 2021
Very professional friendly did a excellent job.
C&S Clean Air
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Reviewed in May 2021
If you have a driveway project needing done, you can shorten your contractors list. Levi and Doug will leave your home and be your friend. Everything was done and completed with professionalism. Excellent job. Highly recommend. Look no further.
Venice Construction Services, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2021
Fast and friendly. Owner does great work.
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Locke's Pest Control LLC

5.0(

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Serving Bland, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Lockes pest control handled my concerns with great customer service.. once they were on the scene I felt better knowing the problem was solved and guaranteed. Thank You Lockes pest control."

Response time6 hrs

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Bats- Batman Enterprises

4.6(

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Serving Bland, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Taking care of your bat problems in a humane and efficient manner is our business. A bat infestation is bad news for any property owner. The good news is that Batman Enterprises has the right team to solve your problems, and we cover a large part of the Missouri and Kansas regions. \n\nFor excellent service and peace of mind, call us today!

Response time1 day

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Recommended by93%of homeowners

Serving Bland, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

At Bat Pro's we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

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One Source Pest Solutions, LLC

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Serving Bland, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 stars) I recently worked with One Source Pest Solutions, based in Eugene, MO, for my new construction home near the Lake of the Ozarks, and I’m so glad I did! Their team was incredibly knowledgeable, walking me through exactly what pest control measures would be necessary for my new build. What stood out most was their honesty—they clearly advised me on what I needed and didn’t need, saving me from unnecessary expenses. Their professionalism and transparency gave me complete confidence in their expertise. I highly recommend One Source Pest Solutions to anyone in the Lake of the Ozarks area looking for trustworthy and reliable pest control services"

Response time3 hrs

Serving Bland, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 1927

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Recent purchases for termites and pest control. Time will tell if they got it right."

Recommended by83%of homeowners

Serving Bland, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 1927

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Terminix provides excellent pest extermination and mosquito control services. They investigate and give comprehensive treatment services. I highly recommend their services."

Recommended by85%of homeowners

Serving Bland, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 1927

When it comes to protecting homes, Terminix has satisfied more customers than any other insect and pest control company in the industry, with more than 15 million service visits annually.

Recommended by87%of homeowners

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Plank's Termite & Pest Control

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Serving Bland, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Prompt, friendly. Did as much as Terminix did at a former residence at a slightly lower cost. He will come back in 90 days to inspect termite traps & service them as needed. Very satisfied."

Perimeter Guard Treatment 10 out 3 Foot Up

Response time30 mins

Response rate91%

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Backes Pest Control -

New to Angi

Serving Bland, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

With over 10 years of experience in the pest control industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home, or business. We handle everything from small insects, to rodents. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Backes Pest Control, LLC, a call today. We look forward to working with you!

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American Home Shield – Home Warranty

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Serving Bland, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

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"I have a contract with them so I have to use them again. It pays for itself eventually if you get good repair people. You don't control who they send."

Recommended by65%of homeowners

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Pest Control questions, answered by experts

While keeping any critter away permanently isn’t always possible, you can keep mice away from your home by setting traps, fumigating your space, and sealing known entry points. Once you’ve taken these steps, take time to work on prevention measures, such as clearing out all clutter and recyclables and removing all food sources.

Skunks like to forage for grubs in the soil, like worms and insects, but they are also tempted by trash and pet food bowls, so keeping these items out of sight may help keep skunks away. Skunks also like to set up a den in dark places, such as a crawl space or outbuilding.

Scent deterrents like ammonia, vinegar, mothballs, and pepper can help keep coyotes away, but these are best used in tandem with other preventative measures. Remember that ammonia and vinegar can kill your plants and/or grass, so it’s best to soak rags in these substances or spray them on hardscaped areas to avoid damaging your landscape.

Paper wasps, like many other wasps, are attracted to sweet smells that remind them of nectar. That’s why wasps may buzz around you as you snack on watermelon on the patio. They may also like the scent of certain perfumes. Standing water attracts these wasps, too.

Paper wasps are also attracted to warm, sheltered spaces, where they can build nests and raise larva in protected areas away from predators. They may also be attracted to untreated wood on your deck or fence, as they use wood pulp to build nests.

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.

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