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Clegg's Termite & Pest Control LLC

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Clegg's Termite & Pest Control LLC

4.63(
163
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Customers say: Super punctual
1965 years of experience

Whether you have an issue with termites, ants, roaches, bed bugs, fleas, ticks, mosquitoes, mice, rats, nuisance wildlife or other pests, protecting your living and working environment is our mission. Additional DBA - Clegg's Pest Control. Additional phone numbers - (800) 763-0378 & (800) MR-CLEGG. Additional address - 2401 Reichard St Durham NC 27705.

"They were easy to work with. I loved them. They were nice and helpful."

Christine M on August 2022

Whether you have an issue with termites, ants, roaches, bed bugs, fleas, ticks, mosquitoes, mice, rats, nuisance wildlife or other pests, protecting your living and working environment is our mission. Additional DBA - Clegg's Pest Control. Additional phone numbers - (800) 763-0378 & (800) MR-CLEGG. Additional address - 2401 Reichard St Durham NC 27705.

"They were easy to work with. I loved them. They were nice and helpful."

Christine M on August 2022

Animal Removal questions, answered by experts

You might be tempted to call your local municipality to remove animals from your property, such as a groundhog burrowing in your yard or raccoons getting into your trash cans. However, they typically only remove domestic animals like dogs and cats from properties, or sick and injured wildlife that pose a public safety risk or health threat, such as a rabid animal. They typically do not capture or remove healthy wildlife.

Animal removal professionals have the tools, knowledge, and skills to trap and remove wild animals adequately and humanely. They also can relocate them correctly.

In many places, killing bees or destroying a hive is discouraged or regulated due to their crucial role as pollinators. Specific laws vary by region, and certain bee species are protected due to declining populations. Some states require permits or restrict who can remove or exterminate bee colonies. Always check local laws before attempting to manage or remove a beehive.

Bees usually have thicker, fuzzy bodies, while wasps have slender, smooth bodies. Behavior and nesting also differ.

If you seal bees in a wall and don’t leave them any way to escape, they may make one of their own. Otherwise, they’ll die inside the wall, and that creates many additional problems. It takes a long time, and the bees will start rotting, which can make your home smell miserable. All the dead bees and any honeycombs they may have created will also attract a number of bugs or other pests to your home. That’s why we suggest removing the bees entirely, and not trying to seal them away.

In certain cases, yes, the bees may go away on their own, but it’s a risk. Some bee types, such as bumblebees, create seasonal nests and then die out as their new queens seek homes elsewhere. But in most cases, you can’t count on the bees leaving naturally. It’s also not a great idea to leave openings in your walls any longer than you have to, which can attract other pests or cause moisture damage.

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