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Q: Will a wasp sting you if you stand still?

• <div><p>A wasp is less likely to sting you if you remain still and calm when it lands on your or flies around you. Most wasps only sting when they feel threatened or disturbed, which is how they may interpret rapid movement or swatting. This is why it&rsquo;s best to suppress movement and wait for the wasp to fly away. </p></div>

Q: How long do stink bugs live?

• <div><p>The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-long-do-stink-bugs-live.htm">average lifespan of a stink bug</a> is about <b>six to eight months</b>, depending on species and environmental conditions. Their life cycle includes three stages: Egg, nymph, and adult. Eggs hatch in roughly five days to two weeks, followed by a four to six-week nymph stage where they grow and molt. Once fully matured, adult stink bugs focus on reproduction and can fly to new areas, often seeking refuge in homes in search of warmth. </p></div>

Q: Do possums carry diseases?

• <div><p>While possums don&rsquo;t typically carry rabies, they can have lice, fleas, ticks, and mites. According to the <a href="http://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/pn74123.html">University of California&rsquo;s Pest Management Program</a>, possums can also carry diseases like leptospirosis, tuberculosis, toxoplasmosis, coccidiosis, and fevers. Possums are also the carriers of a parasite that can pass to horses and cats called <a href="https://ceh.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/health-topics/equine-protozoal-myeloencephalitis-epm">Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (EPM)</a>.</p></div>

Q: What is the most effective treatment against bed bugs?

• <div><p>According to the <a href="https://www.epa.gov/bedbugs/pesticides-control-bed-bugs#:~:text=Pyrethrins%20and%20Pyrethroids%3A%20Pyrethrins%20and,insecticides%20derived%20from%20chrysanthemum%20flowers.">U.S. Environmental Protection Agency</a>, pyrethrins and pyrethroids are the most common chemical compounds used to get rid of bed bugs. These chemicals force bed bugs out of their hiding spots and kill them on the spot so they are eliminated for good. Only professional exterminators can apply these treatments, and they are reserved for severe infestations.</p></div>

Q: Can you prevent spider infestations before they begin?

• <div><p>Luckily, spiders rarely &ldquo;infest&rdquo; a home like many other pests. They don&rsquo;t tend to live in groups except when first born, and prefer their space. But you can prevent them from gaining entry by making sure your home is well-sealed and free of other insects. You can also lay down barrier sprays or powders designed to repel or kill spiders. Professionals can also lay down these barriers to prevent future spider problems.</p></div>

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Last update on January 20, 2026

Reviewed in August 2025
Jason has done a lot of remodel work in our house. He redid our entire kitchen from the floor to the ceiling. They removed a drop ceiling, installed new cabinets, countertops, backsplash, and flooring. They most recently completed a floor to ceiling fireplace wall in the living room. I’m...
High 5 Home Solutions
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Reviewed in August 2025
Yes, it was so much better
Gonzales Landscaping & Concrete Construction
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Reviewed in December 2022
Cory is very professional and responsive. He was an absolute pleasure to work with, and I would hire him again, without hesitation.
EnableTech Home, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2022
They are definitely new and sometimes their communication with one another can be lacking resulting in some small work being skipped, whit that said they put their all hearts in to their wok, and it was a genuinely great experience.
308 Weed Man
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Reviewed in March 2022
My basement laundry room drain had overflowing issues when the pipe running out of my house to the back alley became too plugged. Afford O Rooter ordered a longer piece of equipment to handle my long backyard pipe!
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Reviewed in March 2022
I was very happy less 6 hours completed by very professional workers. The windows are very high quality I highly recommend them.
Renewal by Andersen of Wyoming
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Reviewed in August 2021
They are the nicest people to deal with. I just love them!
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XYZ EXTERMINATING

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XYZ EXTERMINATING

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Customers say: Super punctual

36 years of experience

XYZ Exterminating is locally owed and operated. We specialize in Bed Bugs, Termites. Cockroaches. Fleas. Ticks. Bees. Ants. Mice, Spiders and wild life.. Insects and rodents are more then just a pest thy can be a threat to your property and potentially your health. We care about your family and your home. Signs of a termite infestation are difficult to spot, and many termites even tunnel hundreds of feet to reach a home or feeding site. XYZ Exterminating has equipment that detects these unwanted insects but treats with a 100% guantree that you will not have a problem in the future. Extensive training in all areas of pest and termite control. State License, Certified and Insuranced, VA, FHA and HUD approved. Call now 308-384-8564!! Let them know you saw XYZ Exterminating on Angie's List and your first service is 20% off!! We except checks, paypal and money.

BENZEL PEST CONTROL

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BENZEL PEST CONTROL

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Bug Off Nebraska

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Bug Off Nebraska

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Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

We are a locally owned pest control business serving central Nebraska. We are fully licensed and insured and your satisfaction is our #1 concern. Our team of professionals are available to handle your pest problems in a professional manner, while ridding your home and/or business of pesky bugs. We offer a wide variety of service packages, senior discounts and referral discounts. We also have a 24 hour emergency pest removal service and are llicensed with the State of Nebraska for nuisance pest removal as well. You may visit our website anytime for our pricing information or feel free to contact us by phone to schedule an appointment.

Pep Co Inc

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Pep Co Inc

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Pep Co Inc services Kearney and the surrounding areas in Pest Management services. Covering both residential homes and commercial business accounts. They are state certified and University trained in their fields. Take care of pests like: *Insects *Rodents *Termites Call today for an appointment!

Romar Pest Control

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Romar Pest Control

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We are your local pest control and termite inspection experts in Grand Island NE. Since 1974, Romar Pest Control has had the privilege to provide home and business owners in Grand Island, Nebraska with exceptional pest control and industry leading termite services. We have built our dependable reputation by providing all of our customers with affordable, effective pest control and customer focused services. We are a locally owned and operated company with over 65 years of combined pest management experience and all of our technicians are licensed professionals who specialize in residential and commercial pest control, rodent control and termite control services.

INTERGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT SERVICE, LLC

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INTERGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT SERVICE, LLC

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3 years of experience

Local small Pest management giving Honest, Quality pest management. Licensed and insured, Veteran/Local owned and operated. Get a quality Pest Management service for you home or business using an Integrated Pest Management system. I will work with YOU, the homeowner or business owner to devise a custom plan for you residence or business. All Pesticides and Rodenticides are used according to Label, Federal, State and Local laws and directions to keep chemical exposures to a minimum with the safety, most effective treatments for your Pest needs.

ROMAR PEST CONTROL

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ROMAR PEST CONTROL

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52 years of experience

Since 1974, Romar Pest Control has had the privilege to provide home and business owners in Central Nebraska with exceptional pest control and industry leading termite services. We have built our dependable reputation by providing all of our customers with affordable, effective pest control and customer focused services. We are a locally owned and operated company with over 65 years of combined pest management experience and all of our technicians are licensed professionals who specialize in residential and commercial pest control, rodent control and termite control services.

Pest Control questions, answered by experts

A wasp is less likely to sting you if you remain still and calm when it lands on your or flies around you. Most wasps only sting when they feel threatened or disturbed, which is how they may interpret rapid movement or swatting. This is why it’s best to suppress movement and wait for the wasp to fly away.

The average lifespan of a stink bug is about six to eight months, depending on species and environmental conditions. Their life cycle includes three stages: Egg, nymph, and adult. Eggs hatch in roughly five days to two weeks, followed by a four to six-week nymph stage where they grow and molt. Once fully matured, adult stink bugs focus on reproduction and can fly to new areas, often seeking refuge in homes in search of warmth.

While possums don’t typically carry rabies, they can have lice, fleas, ticks, and mites. According to the University of California’s Pest Management Program, possums can also carry diseases like leptospirosis, tuberculosis, toxoplasmosis, coccidiosis, and fevers. Possums are also the carriers of a parasite that can pass to horses and cats called Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (EPM).

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, pyrethrins and pyrethroids are the most common chemical compounds used to get rid of bed bugs. These chemicals force bed bugs out of their hiding spots and kill them on the spot so they are eliminated for good. Only professional exterminators can apply these treatments, and they are reserved for severe infestations.

Luckily, spiders rarely “infest” a home like many other pests. They don’t tend to live in groups except when first born, and prefer their space. But you can prevent them from gaining entry by making sure your home is well-sealed and free of other insects. You can also lay down barrier sprays or powders designed to repel or kill spiders. Professionals can also lay down these barriers to prevent future spider problems.

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