How can I tell if the infestation is rats or mice?

• <div><p>The easiest way to determine <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/difference-between-mice-and-rats.htm">whether you have rats or mice</a> is to see the rodent. Mice are much smaller than any species of rats. It’s similar to comparing your thumb to your entire palm. As a result, rat nests are typically larger, too. But if you can’t see any pests or find their nests, telling them apart may be difficult without a professional inspection.</p><p>If you find droppings from the invading rodent, take a glance before you clean them up. Rat droppings are larger and rounder than mouse droppings (which are pointed).</p></div>

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Q: What smells drive away cockroaches?

• <div><p>Many scents are claimed to be roach deterrents and in some cases roaches will try to avoid them. That includes peppermint, eucalyptus, and citronella. But these scents aren&rsquo;t much use for driving cockroaches away entirely -- roaches can live in horrible conditions and a few smells they don&rsquo;t like won&rsquo;t make them give up. Also, sprays made using these scents be irritating to your pet&rsquo;s delicate nose. Instead, it&rsquo;s best to turn to the remedies we listed above. </p></div>

Q: Can a flea infestation resolve on its own?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s highly unlikely that fleas will pack up and leave your home on their own. Fleas reproduce frequently and by the dozens, so an infestation can grow and spread rapidly, increasing the need for professional extermination. That&rsquo;s why it&rsquo;s important to address a flea issue in your home as soon as you identify it. Hire a professional flea exterminator to clear your home of these tiny pests.</p></div>

Q: What smells keep hornets away?

• <div><p>The best hornet repellent includes a variety of essential oils such as peppermint, clove, geranium, and lemongrass, all of which have a pungent smell that hornets can&rsquo;t stand. </p></div>

Q: What are rabbits' worst enemies?

• <div><p>Rabbits face a range of formidable adversaries in rural and suburban areas. Natural predators such as hawks, foxes, bobcats, raccoons, coyotes, and weasels pose significant threats to their survival. These skilled hunters target bunnies for food, contributing to regulating rabbit populations. Outdoor housepets can be enemies, too, particularly dogs and cats. And loud little humans playing in your yard make great rabbit deterrents, too.</p></div>

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Reviewed in March 2025
Dave is exactly the problem solver YOU want working on your property! Totally trustworthy (he's an E-9 in the U.S Army, the highest enlisted level available, so he is a professional with great credentials). Highly recommended!
D&K Pest Services, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2023
Great experience from start to finish. I was notified ahead of time when representatives of the company and crew where to arrive and gave me a photo to identify them. The left the room as clean as it was before they arrived.
Renewal by Andersen of Wyoming
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Reviewed in October 2020
Great company, very reliable and professional . They explained the problem and laid down the options.
Mister Sparky of Austin
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Reviewed in April 2017
Wonderful! This was my first experience with a chimney sweep. Jason was very informative, considerate and thorough. He explained the whole process as he went along and made sure I understood. We ended up having a crack in several tiles and he explained what it meant and how to proceed. I will be...
Chimney Works Inc
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Reviewed in February 2016
He was very thorough, and responded to my request for services very quickly. Very knowledgeable professional.
Jose Technologies, Inc.
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Reviewed in March 2015
There was a great freeze which busted our copper pipes. They replaced all pipes with flexible pipes, so if the winters get bad, there will be more room for them to freeze instead of splitting. They installed a brand new toilet in our bathroom. They do quite a bit of work for a very reasonable...
Hencey Plumbing & Hydronics Inc
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Reviewed in September 2013
Deb and the crew at Lube Express provide excellent service. They don't take appointments, so sometimes you have to wait a while, but they are very thorough and do good work. I recommend them for your auto service.
LUBE EXPRESS CTR
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Reviewed in June 2011
Metal Products worked really well with fitting into our busy schedule, they found an excellent time to work on our AC that worked for us. They came out, fixed the issue and they were done in a matter of 20 minutes. The AC has been working great ever since.
METAL PRODUCTS CO
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Reviewed in June 2011
Needless to say we will not be calling Mansfield for any work in the future. They have been difficult and extremely unprofessional!
MANSFIELD ENTERPRISES
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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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

Many scents are claimed to be roach deterrents and in some cases roaches will try to avoid them. That includes peppermint, eucalyptus, and citronella. But these scents aren’t much use for driving cockroaches away entirely -- roaches can live in horrible conditions and a few smells they don’t like won’t make them give up. Also, sprays made using these scents be irritating to your pet’s delicate nose. Instead, it’s best to turn to the remedies we listed above.

It’s highly unlikely that fleas will pack up and leave your home on their own. Fleas reproduce frequently and by the dozens, so an infestation can grow and spread rapidly, increasing the need for professional extermination. That’s why it’s important to address a flea issue in your home as soon as you identify it. Hire a professional flea exterminator to clear your home of these tiny pests.

The best hornet repellent includes a variety of essential oils such as peppermint, clove, geranium, and lemongrass, all of which have a pungent smell that hornets can’t stand.

The easiest way to determine whether you have rats or mice is to see the rodent. Mice are much smaller than any species of rats. It’s similar to comparing your thumb to your entire palm. As a result, rat nests are typically larger, too. But if you can’t see any pests or find their nests, telling them apart may be difficult without a professional inspection.

If you find droppings from the invading rodent, take a glance before you clean them up. Rat droppings are larger and rounder than mouse droppings (which are pointed).

Rabbits face a range of formidable adversaries in rural and suburban areas. Natural predators such as hawks, foxes, bobcats, raccoons, coyotes, and weasels pose significant threats to their survival. These skilled hunters target bunnies for food, contributing to regulating rabbit populations. Outdoor housepets can be enemies, too, particularly dogs and cats. And loud little humans playing in your yard make great rabbit deterrents, too.

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