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Q: When are brown recluse spiders most active?

• <div><p>Brown recluse spiders are most active at night. As the name &ldquo;recluse&rdquo; suggests, they prefer the dark, which is when they hunt small insects and other spiders. Regarding the time of year, brown recluses are more likely to be seen during warmer months, typically between March and October. </p></div>

Q: How do I prevent ant infestations?

• <div><p>Exterminators can get rid of your current ant problem, but they won&rsquo;t prevent ants from coming back. So it&rsquo;s important to implement ant preventatives to avoid future infestations.</p><p>The primary reason ants enter your home is to find food. If they can&rsquo;t find any, they won&rsquo;t survive. So, the most effective way to prevent ant infestations is to clean, clean, and clean some more. </p><p>Keep your kitchen sparkling and wash your dishes immediately (or at least give them a quick rinse and wash off leftover food). Take out your garbage and compost as often as possible and tightly seal all your kitchen containers, especially the mason jars you use to hold your sugar&mdash;sugar is gold to ants.</p><p>You can also <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/handyman/">hire a local handyperson</a> to help you prevent future ant infestations. The handyman can seal cracks and fix leaks throughout your home, which will keep any ants from entering.</p></div>

Q: What does a roof rat look like?

• <div><p>Roof rats are relatively small rodents that typically measure around six to eight inches in length (excluding their long, scaly tails that are often longer than their bodies). They have sleek black or brown fur, pointed snouts, and large ears. In general, they are typically smaller and darker in color than common brown rats.</p></div>

Q: What is an owl's worst enemy?

• <div><p>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.</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>

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Last update on November 17, 2025

Reviewed in June 2019
They are the best pest control company that I have worked with so far. They are very professional, prompt, and courteous. They keep you updated with every treatment.
Paske Pest Control & Wildlife Solutions
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Reviewed in October 2014
The service man set an appointment and arrived on time. He performed the work quickly. He found a loose wire on the furnace controls and made the repair at no extra cost. I am very pleased with every aspect of their wor. In fact, I signed an annual contract to do the work again next Spring and...
Aire Serv of Fort Worth
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Reviewed in July 2013
He sprayed for a very long time, about an hour and a half, spraying everything thoroughly, inside, outside, and the basement. They didn't use a bomb in the basement since the renters were upstairs and they had an infant, so he sprayed really well and cleaned the spider webs as he was spraying....
Advanced Pest Control Systems
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Reviewed in January 2012
Called around 7:30am, got a call back around 8:45 and the service person was at my door around 9am. The rep diagnosed a bad control board. He had to go get a replacement. He installed the replacement and my furnace was working again by 10:30am. I was really glad since we are having some of the...
Hacker Plumbing & Heating
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Reviewed in October 2011
Nice guys who get their work done in a timely fashion. A number of issues onthe punch list which have not yet been dealt with, if they had been dealt with by now I would have given them an A for responsiveness. Some quality control issues but overall relatively minor.
S & S Drywall
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Elite Pest Control is Southeast Missouri's premier pest control service. We offer residential and commercial pest control services, which includes the elimination of all standard household pests as well as ants, cockroaches, rodents, termites, bedbugs, fleas, tickets, mosquitos and brown recluse spiders. We are dedicated to providing the best pest control solutions at an affordable price. Our team uses the most advanced and eco-friendly treatment techniques and formulas available to deliver the gold standard of pest control. Our priority is your safety, the safety of your family and pets, and the protection of the environment. With us, you can rest assured that our services are not only effective, but also convenient, hassle-free, and, best of all, affordable.

Tabor Pest Services will be the leader in providing an environmentally responsible and superior service. Our company will grow by adhering to the highest standards of performance and professionalism. Our ultimate goal is to be recognized as the best service company in our industry.

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Since 1932, Presto-X Pest Control has been providing homeowners and business owners with customer service excellence and trusted pest control solutions.

Pest Control questions, answered by experts

Brown recluse spiders are most active at night. As the name “recluse” suggests, they prefer the dark, which is when they hunt small insects and other spiders. Regarding the time of year, brown recluses are more likely to be seen during warmer months, typically between March and October.

Exterminators can get rid of your current ant problem, but they won’t prevent ants from coming back. So it’s important to implement ant preventatives to avoid future infestations.

The primary reason ants enter your home is to find food. If they can’t find any, they won’t survive. So, the most effective way to prevent ant infestations is to clean, clean, and clean some more.

Keep your kitchen sparkling and wash your dishes immediately (or at least give them a quick rinse and wash off leftover food). Take out your garbage and compost as often as possible and tightly seal all your kitchen containers, especially the mason jars you use to hold your sugar—sugar is gold to ants.

You can also hire a local handyperson to help you prevent future ant infestations. The handyman can seal cracks and fix leaks throughout your home, which will keep any ants from entering.

Roof rats are relatively small rodents that typically measure around six to eight inches in length (excluding their long, scaly tails that are often longer than their bodies). They have sleek black or brown fur, pointed snouts, and large ears. In general, they are typically smaller and darker in color than common brown rats.

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.

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.

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