Why is a raccoon hanging around my house?

• <div><p>A raccoon may be hanging around your house for convenient access to food, water, or shelter. They may drink water out of puddles, pools, ponds, fountains, or your pet’s water bowls. Raccoons are also known to eat just about anything, including food from gardens and waste from unsecured trash cans.</p></div>

What’s the hardest pest to get rid of?

• <div><p>It’s debatable, but most will say either termites or bed bugs are the hardest to remove. When dealing with termites, you must find the central nest (as opposed to satellite nests) and exterminate the queen and all potential queens, which often takes the work of a specialist. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-bed-bug-extermination-cost.htm">Bed bugs</a>, meanwhile, are incredibly hardy, good at hiding, and resistant to pesticides, so it takes very careful, very thorough work to get rid of them permanently. </p></div>

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Q: What do squirrels hate?

• <div><p>Squirrels hate anything that disturbs the peace in their nest. Loud noises, bright lights, and strong smells like cayenne pepper or mothballs will deter them from your attic. Spread these scents, add a strobe light, or use an ultrasonic repeller to keep squirrels from nesting in your attic.</p></div>

Q: Do dryer sheets keep mice out of cars?

• <div><p>Many people have reported success in using dryer sheets to deter mice. This result is likely due to the strong scent that the rodents don&rsquo;t find favorable. However, using dryer sheets alone may not be a foolproof solution, and it's often better to combine various preventive measures, such as traps, repellent sprays, and proper storage practices, to protect your car from rodent infestations more effectively.</p></div>

Q: What type of snake trap is the best?

• <div><p>The right snake trap depends on your needs and the species of snake. Glue traps are the easiest to handle but are inhumane and may catch and kill other animals, like squirrels, birds, and mice. Cage traps catch snakes alive so they can be released elsewhere. Minnow traps are the best choice for water snakes. </p></div>

Q: What’s the hardest pest to get rid of?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s debatable, but most will say either termites or bed bugs are the hardest to remove. When dealing with termites, you must find the central nest (as opposed to satellite nests) and exterminate the queen and all potential queens, which often takes the work of a specialist. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-bed-bug-extermination-cost.htm">Bed bugs</a>, meanwhile, are incredibly hardy, good at hiding, and resistant to pesticides, so it takes very careful, very thorough work to get rid of them permanently. </p></div>

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Ryan of Aloha cut dead limbs on my large pecan tree and trimmed branches. He and Kristen pressure washed my fence, gutters, brick planters, patio, driveway, and sidewalk. They also took the outdoor furniture from my screened patio outside, pressurized them, and cleaned the floor. I plan to hire...
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Just to he clear, the repair was to a metal roof for a residence (The was no option for that). The representative came out and did an on-site inspection and provided a very reasonable quote. While the work was being done, another small problem was (literally) uncovered. They discussed this with...
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Amazing work!! Would highly recommend!! They painted the interior walls, trims, and touch ups to the feeling of our 8500 sq. Ft commercial building.
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Dustin managed a new home project for me from start to finish. It was a spec house and we sold it within weeks.
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They are hardworking men that did work for me and my neighbor. Very fair price range on their work and dependable to get the job done . I would recommend this company
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"When they came, we evidently had chimney swifts in our chimney and they couldn't remove them (by law due to it being an endangered species). By the time the birds were gone and we called them back, the coupon had expired.
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Our mission at Above & Beyond Remediation & Restoration Cleaning is to continue the growth of our business by doing right by all of our clients. We love seeing that one of a kind smile on a home owners face at the end of a project! Above & Beyond Remediation & Restoration Cleaning stacks up with the competition and surpasses it with competitive prices, second to none workmanship and a prompt/responsive team! We give you quality that you can measure, and a finished product that will enhance your home forever. Call us today!

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Animal Removal questions, answered by experts

A raccoon may be hanging around your house for convenient access to food, water, or shelter. They may drink water out of puddles, pools, ponds, fountains, or your pet’s water bowls. Raccoons are also known to eat just about anything, including food from gardens and waste from unsecured trash cans.

Squirrels hate anything that disturbs the peace in their nest. Loud noises, bright lights, and strong smells like cayenne pepper or mothballs will deter them from your attic. Spread these scents, add a strobe light, or use an ultrasonic repeller to keep squirrels from nesting in your attic.

Many people have reported success in using dryer sheets to deter mice. This result is likely due to the strong scent that the rodents don’t find favorable. However, using dryer sheets alone may not be a foolproof solution, and it's often better to combine various preventive measures, such as traps, repellent sprays, and proper storage practices, to protect your car from rodent infestations more effectively.

The right snake trap depends on your needs and the species of snake. Glue traps are the easiest to handle but are inhumane and may catch and kill other animals, like squirrels, birds, and mice. Cage traps catch snakes alive so they can be released elsewhere. Minnow traps are the best choice for water snakes.

It’s debatable, but most will say either termites or bed bugs are the hardest to remove. When dealing with termites, you must find the central nest (as opposed to satellite nests) and exterminate the queen and all potential queens, which often takes the work of a specialist. Bed bugs, meanwhile, are incredibly hardy, good at hiding, and resistant to pesticides, so it takes very careful, very thorough work to get rid of them permanently.

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