Will raccoons leave on their own?

• <div><p>Sometimes, raccoons will leave on their own, but it’s never guaranteed. If you have a raccoon infestation that lasts a long time, you’ll want to take measures to trap and remove them. Once they’re gone, seal off possible entryways to ensure they don’t return.</p></div>

Does the spotted lanternfly bite or sting?

• <div><p>No, the spotted lanternfly does not sting, bite, or otherwise do anything painful or damaging to humans or animals. Do not hesitate to approach and kill the insects and any eggs you find on sight—you’ll be playing an important role in slowing the spread of these invasive and destructive pests. If you’re not sure if the insect is a spotted lanternfly, snap a picture and contact your local extension office for help identifying it. </p></div>

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Q: Is it safe to clean mouse droppings on my own?

• <div><p>If you are not at high risk of contracting disease and take proper safety precautions, it&rsquo;s considered generally safe to clean mouse droppings on your own. Before handling any droppings, make sure to put on protective equipment such as plastic gloves and a face mask. Individuals who are immunocompromised, have medical conditions, and children should especially avoid exposure to mouse droppings. </p></div>

Q: Will raccoons leave on their own?

• <div><p>Sometimes, raccoons will leave on their own, but it&rsquo;s never guaranteed. If you have a raccoon infestation that lasts a long time, you&rsquo;ll want to take measures to trap and remove them. Once they&rsquo;re gone, seal off possible entryways to ensure they don&rsquo;t return.</p></div>

Q: Are there bird's nest removal tools?

• <div><p>Metal coil-shaped retriever tools (around $50) help remove empty nests and debris from chimneys. Unless you are sure the nest is vacant, we recommend calling in a pro to handle bird&rsquo;s nest removal from chimneys, vents, roofs, and other hard-to-reach places.</p></div>

Q: Do bug candles keep fruit flies away?

• <div><p>If you&rsquo;re wondering <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/do-candles-keep-flies-away.htm">whether bug candles can keep flies away</a>, the answer is yes (and this goes for fruit flies and many other types of flies. However, most bug candles contain citronella, which isn&rsquo;t suitable for indoor use. This is because the fumes are strong and can leave a strong scent on walls and objects.</p></div>

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Excellent contractor! Very professional and gets things done. When we had an issue with something he came back out immediately and got it handled.
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He was fantastic and affordable, punctual and very friendly
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Chrisâ s communication on project estimate, timeline, and cost was first class. When he started, he focused on our project and delivered a high quality product in a timely manner. He was able to match our existing texture to our new addition, which was a custom job. Very hard worker and high...
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They were prompt and courteous - I was impressed with how quickly they scheduled me in. They are a good company with a strong sense of customer service and core values.
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Great company with terrific customer service, great follow through, great folks, finish work is exceptional and one year warranty! HIGHLY reccomend KMC!!!!!!
KMC LTD of Montana
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Great business, went out of the way to accommodate us!
Borner Engineering
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Overall the project went good. Troy was wonderful to work with. The only issue we had is that most days the workers would only work 5-6 hour days versus a normal 8 hour day. This in turn made the project run behind. Then when promised that the job would be completed no matter what on time it...
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Serving western Montana since 1981 "Dan the Bug Man and Friends" full service pest control General Pest Control; Bed Bug; Rodent Control; Ant Control; Spider Control

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Pest Control questions, answered by experts

If you are not at high risk of contracting disease and take proper safety precautions, it’s considered generally safe to clean mouse droppings on your own. Before handling any droppings, make sure to put on protective equipment such as plastic gloves and a face mask. Individuals who are immunocompromised, have medical conditions, and children should especially avoid exposure to mouse droppings.

Sometimes, raccoons will leave on their own, but it’s never guaranteed. If you have a raccoon infestation that lasts a long time, you’ll want to take measures to trap and remove them. Once they’re gone, seal off possible entryways to ensure they don’t return.

No, the spotted lanternfly does not sting, bite, or otherwise do anything painful or damaging to humans or animals. Do not hesitate to approach and kill the insects and any eggs you find on sight—you’ll be playing an important role in slowing the spread of these invasive and destructive pests. If you’re not sure if the insect is a spotted lanternfly, snap a picture and contact your local extension office for help identifying it.

Metal coil-shaped retriever tools (around $50) help remove empty nests and debris from chimneys. Unless you are sure the nest is vacant, we recommend calling in a pro to handle bird’s nest removal from chimneys, vents, roofs, and other hard-to-reach places.

If you’re wondering whether bug candles can keep flies away, the answer is yes (and this goes for fruit flies and many other types of flies. However, most bug candles contain citronella, which isn’t suitable for indoor use. This is because the fumes are strong and can leave a strong scent on walls and objects.

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