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Q: How do you destroy spider egg sacs?

• <div><p>Spider egg sacs are meant to last, so you can't crush them. One of the best ways to deal with them is to vacuum them up and then quickly dispose of your debris in the trash so the egg sacs leave your property permanently. Egg sacs surrounded by little spiderlings means that it has already hatched, but you may be able to catch many of these with a vacuum cleaner, too.</p></div>

Q: What time of year are bees most likely to swarm?

• <div><p>Honey bees are most likely to swarm during spring and early summer, typically from April through June, as colonies expand and prepare for new growth. Swarming occurs when a hive becomes overcrowded, prompting the queen and a group of worker bees to leave in search of a new nesting site. During this time, you may notice a temporary increase in bee activity around your property.</p></div>

Q: How do I prevent ant infestations?

• <div><p>Exterminators can get rid of your current ant problem, but they won&rsquo;t prevent ants from coming back. So it&rsquo;s important to implement ant preventatives to avoid future infestations.</p><p>The primary reason ants enter your home is to find food. If they can&rsquo;t find any, they won&rsquo;t survive. So, the most effective way to prevent ant infestations is to clean, clean, and clean some more. </p><p>Keep your kitchen sparkling and wash your dishes immediately (or at least give them a quick rinse and wash off leftover food). Take out your garbage and compost as often as possible and tightly seal all your kitchen containers, especially the mason jars you use to hold your sugar&mdash;sugar is gold to ants.</p><p>You can also <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/handyman/">hire a local handyperson</a> to help you prevent future ant infestations. The handyman can seal cracks and fix leaks throughout your home, which will keep any ants from entering.</p></div>

Q: Does killing a wasp really attract more of them?

• <div><p>Scientists have found that the chemical traces a dying wasp releases can agitate nearby wasps and make them more aggressive. It may not necessarily attract wasps, but it will make wasps in the area more likely to investigate and feel threatened, which leads to more stings. As a result, it&rsquo;s not a good idea to swat or crush a wasp anywhere near their nest. Once you have found a nest, hire a wasp exterminator. </p></div>

Q: How do I keep birds from pooping on my porch rails?

• <div><p>When it comes to keeping birds from doing their business on your porch rails, you have several DIY options and home remedies you can try: </p><ul><li><p>Tie a fishing line from one end of the deck post to the other. Birds won&rsquo;t be able to see the line across the railing, so they can&rsquo;t land on it. </p></li><li><p>Hang wind chimes close by, which may scare birds away. </p></li><li><p>Apply a bird gel repellent to the railings, which contains smells that birds generally don&rsquo;t like. Or, similarly, you can apply citronella or lemon oil around the railings, since birds don&rsquo;t like strong smells.</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Last update on December 19, 2025

Reviewed in December 2025
The team showed great skill and dedication throughout the construction process. They handled challenges professionally and kept everything moving smoothly. The finished project looks solid and well-built. Great experience overall.
LeCut Construction
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Reviewed in November 2025
you have no field for what was completed clear 3ac of land
Mayans Repairs LLC
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Reviewed in March 2023
Pat is a very good guy. Our job was much bigger than he thought so had to come back for a 2nd load and got everything out of here this morning. And at a very fair price. Thanks Pat. Now we can sell with pride.
Haul it All
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Reviewed in June 2022
I have Denny fo these 2 pieces about 10 yrs ago. The stuffing was coming thru the arms and the cats were playing with it. I decided it was time to get them done again. I was going on vacation at the end of April so it was decided to have the pieces dropped off the Sunday before. I had the...
DR Custom Upholstery
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Reviewed in April 2022
It was great. She was definitely on time. She completed the work. She went above and beyond.
Claudias Cleaning Service
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Reviewed in February 2022
it was excellent and very nice people
Empire Today�
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Reviewed in November 2021
Carefully delivered service, on time & well done.
Benjamin's Tree Service
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Reviewed in May 2021
They are very professional and on time.
Eco Pro Construction
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Reviewed in December 2020
They were great very professional ! Looking forward to having them on a regular monthly schedule. I am a senior and live in a rural community my home had not been deep cleaned for over 3 years. I also have over 100 house plants and lots of stuff. I was so happy to have it so clean. The first...
Sunshine Cleaning Company
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Reviewed in November 2020
Over the past year, we’ve seen more and more ADT yard signs going up around our neighborhood. We decided to join the party and got hooked up with Protect Your Home to sell and install our alarm service. We give everything an “A” ranking!
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Terminix® Pest Control

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Pest Control - Bugs and InsectsPest Control - RodentsPest Control - Termite+6 more

Serving Sandy Valley, NV and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1927

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very knowledgeable guy who seem to know what he’s doing. Don’t know results of spraying. Have had much rain since. Will have to see if it worked. Terminex will spray again the beginning of next month."

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Pest Control - RodentsPest Control - Rodents - For Business

Serving Sandy Valley, NV and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"Excellent customer service, on-time appointments, courteous workers, reasonable pricing, and quick responses to questions are hallmarks of Genuine Pest Control. Casey White, a real professional, is personable, productive, and proficient. He runs a top-notch business."

Front Office building and company vehicle

Response time9 hrs

Response rate94%

Recommended by92%of homeowners

Pest Control - Birds and Bats

Serving Sandy Valley, NV and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I am very pleased with the service Pigeon Control Pros. provided. Their responsiveness to my pigeon problem and positive way they conduct business is sincerely appreciated."

Response time1 day

Recommended by97%of homeowners

Mosquito ControlPest Control - Bed BugsPest Control - Bugs and Insects+2 more

Serving Sandy Valley, NV and surrounding areas

In business since 1921

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I was very impressed with the work they preformed and I will use them for pest control as well"

Recommended by88%of homeowners

Mosquito ControlPest Control - Bed BugsPest Control - Bugs and Insects+3 more

Serving Sandy Valley, NV and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Everything went very well just as promised. I haven't had a problem since and pray I never get bed bugs again. They are very nasty little bugs and not to mention very embarrassing, I felt dirty for having them but have found out they are a really big problem right now and I travel for work so I'm sure I got them at some hotel I stayed in. I now have Frugal doing all my pest control and with my contract I get free inspections with Remy the bed bug dog. This really helps me sleep soundly. As I said I travel a lot so the chances of me having another problem is increased.

.I highly recomend Frugal Pest Control"

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Prestige Pigeon Service

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Serving Sandy Valley, NV and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

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"Amos is fantastic. Professional and courteous. Great value. every other company wanted twice as much. You can't go wrong with Amos"

+13

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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JJ Handyman Services( jung chu)

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Mosquito ControlPest Control - Bed BugsPest Control - Bugs and Insects+3 more

Serving Sandy Valley, NV and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

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"I feel the price of $80/hr each person(after discount!) was much too high. The 2 people worked for much less than 2 hours and the charge was $360-10% senior discount It was my own fault. I should have told them not to do it and found others who would do it for far less money. It wasn't hard work at all."

Recommended by96%of homeowners

Pest Control - Small AnimalsPest Control - Small Animals - For Business

Serving Sandy Valley, NV and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

mon-Fri 8-5 We're a family owned and operated, business with years of industry experience. We are a full service company that values serving people, property, and peace of mind. We only use natural products that are not harmful to you and your family. We treat you like family!! \n\n

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Josh the Bug Guy, LLC

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Mosquito ControlPest Control - Bed BugsPest Control - Bugs and Insects+1 more

Serving Sandy Valley, NV and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"One of the best local pest control companies in Las Vegas"

Response time10 mins

Recommended by50%of homeowners

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Terminix

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Pest Control - Bed BugsPest Control - Bugs and InsectsPest Control - Rodents+1 more

Serving Sandy Valley, NV and surrounding areas

In business since 1927

When it comes to protecting homes, Terminix has satisfied more customers than any other insect and pest control company in the industry, with more than 15 million service visits annually.

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Pest Control questions, answered by experts

Spider egg sacs are meant to last, so you can't crush them. One of the best ways to deal with them is to vacuum them up and then quickly dispose of your debris in the trash so the egg sacs leave your property permanently. Egg sacs surrounded by little spiderlings means that it has already hatched, but you may be able to catch many of these with a vacuum cleaner, too.

Honey bees are most likely to swarm during spring and early summer, typically from April through June, as colonies expand and prepare for new growth. Swarming occurs when a hive becomes overcrowded, prompting the queen and a group of worker bees to leave in search of a new nesting site. During this time, you may notice a temporary increase in bee activity around your property.

Exterminators can get rid of your current ant problem, but they won’t prevent ants from coming back. So it’s important to implement ant preventatives to avoid future infestations.

The primary reason ants enter your home is to find food. If they can’t find any, they won’t survive. So, the most effective way to prevent ant infestations is to clean, clean, and clean some more.

Keep your kitchen sparkling and wash your dishes immediately (or at least give them a quick rinse and wash off leftover food). Take out your garbage and compost as often as possible and tightly seal all your kitchen containers, especially the mason jars you use to hold your sugar—sugar is gold to ants.

You can also hire a local handyperson to help you prevent future ant infestations. The handyman can seal cracks and fix leaks throughout your home, which will keep any ants from entering.

Scientists have found that the chemical traces a dying wasp releases can agitate nearby wasps and make them more aggressive. It may not necessarily attract wasps, but it will make wasps in the area more likely to investigate and feel threatened, which leads to more stings. As a result, it’s not a good idea to swat or crush a wasp anywhere near their nest. Once you have found a nest, hire a wasp exterminator.

When it comes to keeping birds from doing their business on your porch rails, you have several DIY options and home remedies you can try:

Tie a fishing line from one end of the deck post to the other. Birds won’t be able to see the line across the railing, so they can’t land on it.
Hang wind chimes close by, which may scare birds away.
Apply a bird gel repellent to the railings, which contains smells that birds generally don’t like. Or, similarly, you can apply citronella or lemon oil around the railings, since birds don’t like strong smells.

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