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Q: Where do spiders lay eggs?

• <div><p>Spiders love dark, quiet, and protected places, especially when it comes to laying their eggs. Egg sacs are hidden in small webs that you may find in rarely-used wall corners and ceilings. Spiders are somewhat more likely to lay egg sacs against a house or inside a home to preserve them from the elements. These egg sacs are very durable and can hatch in anywhere from a few weeks to a few months.</p></div>

Q: Are skunks hard to get rid of?

• <div><p>Luckily, skunks aren&rsquo;t challenging to get rid of. You can try to remove them slowly by filling their den entryway loosely with newspaper. Many skunks notice their den is in jeopardy and take off on their own. You can also try making a homemade spray of jalapeno pepper, yellow onion, and cayenne pepper&mdash;believe it or not, skunks are sensitive to these smells, so if you spray this around the den or in hard-to-reach places around your property, most skunks will take the hint and leave. </p></div>

Q: Are fruit flies harmful?

• <div><p>Fruit flies aren&rsquo;t harmful by themselves, and they can&rsquo;t bite or sting you. They can, however, spread bacteria around your home and can be a nuisance to live with. That&rsquo;s why it&rsquo;s important to eliminate fruit fly infestations quickly and enact preventative measures to keep them out of your house.</p></div>

Q: Is a hornet sting worse than a wasp?

• <div><p>Generally, the chemicals in hornet venom deliver a more painful sting than wasp stings. But wasps can still pack a punch when they sting, especially if they sting multiple times. One of the most painful insect stings in the world is that of the tarantula hawk. Fortunately, this sting is usually only an issue if you&rsquo;re a tarantula. </p></div>

Q: What baits are unsafe or illegal to use for possums?

• <div><p>You should never use toxic baits or poisons, such as rodenticides designed for mice and rats, to kill or trap possums. Using these toxicants is illegal in many areas and can lead to fines or other penalties. Furthermore, these poisons can cause unnecessary suffering for the animal and pose a significant risk of accidental poisoning to pets or other neighborhood wildlife. Instead of using poisons, it is best to stick with humane methods like live trapping.</p></div>

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Last update on October 01, 2025

Reviewed in October 2025
This business is very professional and timely.
A Woman Can Landscape and Gardening
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Reviewed in March 2025
My mom's home had gotten moldy and Coston came in and cleaned it all up. Ready to list for sale now. Worked with us to get it done quickly since I was only in town for a few days. Didn't have to wait. Great work, great person to work with.
Coston Bros Pressure Washing
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Reviewed in November 2023
This company is a pleasure to work with. They did a complete encapsulation of our crawl space with dehumidifiers. They are professional and timely in all of their work. Their estimate was reasonable, considering the job. Would highly recommend them to anyone.
BAY Crawl Space & Foundation Repair
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Reviewed in September 2023
JP Tree service was able to cut down a large tree in a small area. No other companies would touch the project.
JP Tree service
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Reviewed in May 2023
J.P. Tree Service did an excellent job cleaning up my yard after a storm left a lot of fallen limbs and debris around my yard. They got rid the not just the limbs and debris but pine straw,pine cones and also cut and weedeating around my yard. Also gave great rates for the work and future work...
J.P. Tree Service
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Reviewed in April 2022
Very Professional and Intelligent, JP Tree Service and his crew are the best tree service this side North Eastern NC. I would highly recommend. When the job was completed you couldn't even tell there were trees previously there. Yard was completely clean and no debris was left behind. Amazing...
J.P. Tree Service
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Reviewed in April 2022
These guys are solid at what they do. I had some brush and old trees remove from about an acre of my property. They came out and assessed the situation and jumped right on it. They will go the extra mile to make sure you are satisfied with the work preformed. They are mindful of your property...
Trinity Landworks LLC
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Reviewed in January 2022
Shauntae and her husband were on time and thorough! My fiancÃ© and I just purchased our first new home and they were there to provide us with move in ready cleanliness! They were timely and made sure that things were smelling and looking good! From our windows to our floors they were squeaky...
Spotlight Services
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Reviewed in April 2012
They offer deals where they take control of my computer and fix it if it crashes or gets a virus. They send someone to my place to perform the service and install the programs back in. If any part of my computer such as the hard drive or any hardware goes wrong they will come out and replace...
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Ehrlich Southeast

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Serving Gates, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 1921

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"I had a fantastic experience with Ehrlich Southeast. Their customer service was excellent, from scheduling the appointment to the completion of the service. Their technicians were friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient, and they ensured my property was pest-free. I highly recommend them to anyone in need of pest control services."

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Clegg's Termite and Pest Control, LLC

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Serving Gates, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 1965

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"Pest control can be a difficult service to assess, except in cases of a known pest that is eliminated and where demonstrable proof of efficacy is shown. While the agent servicing our particular problem (moles) is cordial and knowledgeable, we will have to wait for a period to see if treatment was effective."

Response time2 days

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Recommended by90%of homeowners

Serving Gates, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

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Starting in 2014, Bell Cow Services began to service customers in the Raleigh, Durham, and Fayetteville areas. Whether it's a simple repair, a new system installation, or a comprehensive maintenance package, customers began seeing the benefits of using Bell Cow - premium quality, a clear sense of value, and a level of urgency to meet customers needs in an appropriate timeframe. Since 2014, Bell Cow has added plumbers in it's original Raleigh, Durham, and Fayetteville markets, south western North Carolina and expanded by opening a third branch in Chesapeake, VA to service customers in the Hampton Roads market.

Response time10 hrs

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Recommended by83%of homeowners

Serving Gates, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1927

"Showed up right on time. They came to inspect the crawl space for humidity and termites, and to maintain a pest free space. I was very happy to know that the chemicals used were pet friendly. There was no pungent odor to the spraying etc. I am confident that the job was done. We are still working out the details to the termite maintenance. They will be back in 3 months for another go around. It was all very professional."

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Gates, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"They did a great job. They solved all the problems I had with the chimney and it’s been working perfectly ever since. They also fixed a problem on the roof around the chimney; they replaced the wood around the chimney with a material that would never rot, so they fixed it even better than it was before. It took them a couple of days to do the work. They took care of all the cleanup as well. We've been real happy with them."

Recommended by78%of homeowners

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American Home Shield – Home Warranty

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Serving Gates, NC 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."

Recommended by65%of homeowners

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Pest Control questions, answered by experts

Spiders love dark, quiet, and protected places, especially when it comes to laying their eggs. Egg sacs are hidden in small webs that you may find in rarely-used wall corners and ceilings. Spiders are somewhat more likely to lay egg sacs against a house or inside a home to preserve them from the elements. These egg sacs are very durable and can hatch in anywhere from a few weeks to a few months.

Luckily, skunks aren’t challenging to get rid of. You can try to remove them slowly by filling their den entryway loosely with newspaper. Many skunks notice their den is in jeopardy and take off on their own. You can also try making a homemade spray of jalapeno pepper, yellow onion, and cayenne pepper—believe it or not, skunks are sensitive to these smells, so if you spray this around the den or in hard-to-reach places around your property, most skunks will take the hint and leave.

Fruit flies aren’t harmful by themselves, and they can’t bite or sting you. They can, however, spread bacteria around your home and can be a nuisance to live with. That’s why it’s important to eliminate fruit fly infestations quickly and enact preventative measures to keep them out of your house.

Generally, the chemicals in hornet venom deliver a more painful sting than wasp stings. But wasps can still pack a punch when they sting, especially if they sting multiple times. One of the most painful insect stings in the world is that of the tarantula hawk. Fortunately, this sting is usually only an issue if you’re a tarantula.

You should never use toxic baits or poisons, such as rodenticides designed for mice and rats, to kill or trap possums. Using these toxicants is illegal in many areas and can lead to fines or other penalties. Furthermore, these poisons can cause unnecessary suffering for the animal and pose a significant risk of accidental poisoning to pets or other neighborhood wildlife. Instead of using poisons, it is best to stick with humane methods like live trapping.

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