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Avatar for Gernatt Pest Solutions LLC
Gernatt Pest Solutions LLC
5.0(
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Pest Control - Birds and BatsPest Control - Bugs and InsectsPest Control - Rodents+7 more

Serving Amherst, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Gernatt Pest Solutions are very knowledgeable and professional. They were on time for our appointment, surveyed our bug and insect problems, answered all our questions, and provided us with a positive solution. Gernatt Pest Solutions control application was done in a timely manner. The bug and insect application was very successful and we are very pleased with the results. We strongly recommend Gernatt Pest Solutions for all your pests concerns!"
Barrier Treatment
Wasp Treatment
Response time8 hrs
Response rate93%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Wildlife Damage Control
5.0(
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Pest Control - Birds and BatsPest Control - Birds and Bats - For BusinessPest Control - Small Animals+1 more

Serving Amherst, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Brian promptly returned my call and was out the very next day setting traps at one of my rental units. He checks the traps daily and is even going to cover the hole where the skunks were entering under the house. Professional, reliable and friendly. It's been a pleasure doing business with him. I'll definitely be calling him for any future issues that might arise."
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Response time7 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Pro Star Pest Services, Inc.
4.5(
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Pest Control - Bugs and InsectsMosquito ControlPest Control - Bugs and Insects - For Business+1 more

Serving Amherst, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They were thorough, polite, honest, and very nice. They came to do an inspection for pests. I'm confident that if they had found pests, then I would have hired them to remove the pests,"
Response time1 day
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for Freedom Force Pest Control
Freedom Force Pest Control
5.0(
79
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Pest Control - Bugs and Insects - For BusinessPest Control - Rodents - For Business

Serving Amherst, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I am very satisfied with their service. They are very friendly, helpful and came out to take care of my yellow jacket wasp problem the same day that I called. Service was excellent and I highly recommend them for pest control."
Bald-Faced Hornet Nest
Paperwasp Nest
Response time6 hrs
Response rate88%
Recommended by98%of homeowners
B. Johnston's Pest Control
4.9(
19
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Pest Control - Small AnimalsPest Control - Small Animals - For Business

Serving Amherst, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1982

Free estimates

"Had a problem with "VOLES" in my lawn. Tunnels, holes, turf dug up. Johnston Pest Control solved the issue the next day. They bated in areas showing vole presence, checked back promptly next couple days and removed the problem. No more voles in yard."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Suburban Pest Control LLC
4.5(
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Mosquito ControlPest Control - Bed BugsPest Control - Birds and Bats+9 more

Serving Amherst, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1962

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"We discovered bees burrowing in our home and found Suburban Pest on Angie's List. They had great reviews so we hired them. They came out the very next day and quite efficiently treated the problem. The service person was polite, knowledgeable and professional. The whole process took less than 30 minutes, and they even gave us a discount for using Angie's List!"
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Pest Control questions, answered by experts

You should not see live bed bugs after heat or fumigation treatments, but you may see dead bugs. For chemical treatments, it can take several days for bed bugs to die. However, you may see live bed bugs if they are hiding in areas to avoid insecticides or if they are resilient to the type of treatment used. 

For a minor infestation, you can expect to clear up a German cockroach problem in about two weeks. That’s usually enough time to confirm that they don’t have additional hiding spots and aren’t continuing to encroach from an outside source. If you have a major infestation and use the services of a pest control company, it can take several weeks and multiple visits to fully clear your home, up to a couple of months.

For routine pest control maintenance, most specialists recommend treatments every three months (quarterly). However, the ideal frequency can range from monthly to yearly depending on several factors. If you have a severe infestation, more frequent treatments will likely be necessary. Your location also plays a role; for example, homes near water may experience more pests in spring and summer. It's best to discuss your specific situation with a pest control professional to determine a suitable schedule. If you notice any pests between scheduled visits, inform your provider so they can address the issue promptly.

Preventing rats and mice from getting into the attic can be challenging, but it’s not impossible. Here are a few steps you can take to keep them looking elsewhere for a new place to call home:

  • Block or cover any potential access holes

  • Keep piles or stacks of firewood or other materials away from the house

  • Seal food and garbage in containers to prevent rodents from chewing through or getting in

The most common wasps are hornets, yellowjackets, and paper wasps. Both hornets and yellowjackets are black and yellow, and hornets are known to be more aggressive if their nests are disturbed. Paper wasps are black or reddish-brown with yellow markings and often build nests on eaves or branches. Of the more than 300,000 species of wasps, these are the most often encountered by pest control professionals.

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