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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

"Had a great experience with Gernatt Pest Solutions! Ben came out quickly and took care of a wasp and ant problem we were dealing with. Super professional, friendly, and thorough ? we haven?t had any issues since. Highly recommend if you're looking for reliable pest control!"
Barrier Treatment
Wasp Treatment
Response time8 hrs
Response rate93%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Wildlife Damage Control
5.0(
53
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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 quickly contacted us after I called HomeAdvisors for help. That same day he came over to analyze the situation. He said he thought we had a raccoon in our attic and proceeded to find a way to get him out. He set a trap, and the next morning we had a raccoon in the trap. I can't tell you how grateful we were to know that she was caught and we wouldn't have to contend with all the noise she made each evening let alone the damage. Brian was very personable and professional and he explained each method he was using. He came out to the house four days in a row to make sure all was going well and he finalized the job by repairing and covering the hole on our roof. I would recommend him in a minute. Can't say thankful enough. JoAnn Lewandowski"
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Response time7 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Pro Star Pest Services, Inc.
4.5(
80
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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(
80
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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
Suburban Pest Control LLC
4.5(
155
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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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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Verminx Pest Control, LLC
4.5(
25
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Pest Control - Birds and BatsPest Control - Birds and Bats - For BusinessPest Control - Rodents+3 more

Serving Amherst, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I had what wound up being a big project, a house built in 1955 on 4 acres with a cinder block foundation and roof ridgeline with many entry points. I called on a Saturday and left a message and one of the principals of the company called me on Sunday to ask me about the problem and make an appointment for one of their people to visit and assess the situation. He came (on time) two days later and spent over an hour crawling over every square inch of the house to see the extent of our infestation and made a recommendation. I called around to a few of the nationally recognized pest control businesses and all they wanted was a credit card number to come out for a visit and put us on a monthly program of traps and visitation that I figured would go on for a lifetime. We hired VerminX. They took three days to complete the work. They had 4-5 people on the job, all courteous and knowledgeable. They taped off the work area 100% and when they left there was no dust anywhere outside the work area. They've been back two times already to check on the traps they left behind and to assure that no more critters were able to get in. If you call and leave a message, they're back to you within no more than an hour or so, even on weekends. I'd highly recommend these folks."
Projects
Attic Remedation
Response time1 day
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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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.

Bleach, which can kill drain flies, can also kill fruit flies, but it’s better to lure fruit flies to a liquid rather than applying chemicals, as it’s very difficult to reach them all. A more practical approach is to lure fruit flies with traps made from liquids like apple cider vinegar mixed with dish soap. This method is safer and more efficient, since it targets a larger number of fruit flies without relying on harsh chemicals that may not reach all the pests.

Stink bugs hate strong, fragrant scents like clove, lemongrass, spearmint, and Ylang Ylang, so you can use essential oils as a natural deterrent. (Always keep them out of reach of your pets!) In the garden, plants like lavender, garlic, and catnip can ward off stink bugs thanks to their pungent aroma. Also, avoid decorating with white, as stink bugs are oddly attracted to it.

Professional pest control works faster than any DIY method, so it’s the way to go if you want your pest problem gone ASAP. A basic treatment can take place in under six hours, while larger fumigations may take up to a week. You should start noticing a significant reduction in pests within a couple of days, with full results in about a week on average.

DIY animal removal is rarely a good idea and is not advised for many reasons. First, these types of animals can carry diseases and, therefore, pose a health risk to you, your family, and your pets if mishandled. Second, depending on your city or municipality, it may be illegal to remove or handle wildlife yourself. 

Sealing your home against these animals yourself is also a bad idea. Trapping an animal under your house will cause odor and insect problems when it passes away. 

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