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Avatar for Meerkat Pest Control
Meerkat Pest Control
4.3(
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Pest Control - Bugs and InsectsPest Control - TermiteMosquito Control+3 more

Serving Athens, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Meerkat pest control responded within minutes of my email. I had carpenter ants in my basement and first floor kitchen. 3 days after the treatment was performed there was not an ant to be seen! Price was affordable and the technician (Sean) was professional and very knowledgeable!"
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+4

Response time8 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Meerkat Pest Control, LLC
4.4(
251
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Pest Control - Bugs and InsectsPest Control - RodentsPest Control - Birds and Bats+5 more

Serving Athens, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"This was the most comprehensive pest control company I ever dealt with. I also love that after each phase I received an email of the detailed report of the work that was done and with the name of the person who was responsible for the work."
Flying Squirrels
Rodent STOP System
Nuisance Wildlife Control
Bat Removal
Raccoon Problem Solved!

+8

Response time12 hrs
161 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Expediant Environmental Solutions, LLC
3.8(
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Pest Control - Bugs and InsectsPest Control - RodentsMosquito Control+4 more

Serving Athens, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Technician was thorough and informative and made sure to let me know what he found and what to expect. Time will tell if I continue to have pests but my initial visit was great! I like also they don’t try to push you into ongoing services; just a “let’s see how it’s going in a couple months and you decide if you need us back.”"
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+5

Response time1 day
47 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Enviro Management Group LLC
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Mosquito ControlPest Control - Bed BugsPest Control - Bugs and Insects+3 more

Serving Athens, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Enviro Management Group, LLC is a women owned local company. We offer Pest Control services for residential and commercial clients in over 15 states. With over 16 years of experience, we strive to provide our customers with top quality service at an affordable price!

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
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Family Pest Solutions
4.9(
34
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Mosquito ControlPest Control - Bed BugsPest Control - Bugs and Insects+3 more

Serving Athens, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We called Jack after reading other positive reviews. Even though it was Sunday, he called us back right away and was very knowledgable. By midday Monday the job was finished and we've had no problems since. After negative experiences with other pest companies trying to sell us all kinds of things we didn't need and providing subpar service, Jack was the opposite. He took care of the active nest, and the rest of the house, in a timely manner for a fair price. He was very easy to deal with and I will certainly hire him again for any pest control needs."
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Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Absolute Pest Control
4.7(
135
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Mosquito ControlPest Control - Bed BugsPest Control - Bugs and Insects+3 more

Serving Athens, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went as well as it could have. I first contacted this company for a second estimate (the first was a lot more, by about $100.00) on a Monday and I had an appointment scheduled for that Wednesday, two days later, between noon and 2 PM. The technician, Josh, called when he was about 15 minutes away, showing up around 1:30. He got right to work in removing it, and once the hornets had died, he broke it apart to show me the inside. (Even though it was a nest of stinging insects, I must admit that the intricate structure within was amazing. He took the time to explain how the hornets and hive fuctioned, which was really interesting - - he missed his true calling, in that he should have been an entomologist.) If I ever have the need for hive removal again, I would call Absolute Pest Control without a second thought, and have absolutely no reservations about recommending this company to friends!!!!! Overall, with the senior discount, I felt the price was very fair; I had checked on-line to get an idea of the average cost of nest removal, and this company’s pricing was well within reason. Plus, the nest had to be reached by ladder...."
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Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Pest Control questions, answered by experts

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.

There are several things to consider before you hire a professional exterminator:

  • Do they have the proper licensing?

  • Are they experienced?

  • Do they use eco-friendly products?

  • Are their products pet safe?

These are questions to ask yourself when you’re on the hunt for an ant exterminator, but you can also ask the exterminator or pest control company directly.

Scorpions can climb walls with rough surfaces (like stucco siding). They need something to grip onto, which is why they can easily climb on clothes, comforters on beds, and other items in your home.

However, it’s worth noting that scorpions cannot climb clean glass. So if you have a hole or damaged area where scorpions are coming in, a temporary fix may be to secure a piece of glass over the area.

One scorpion sighting doesn’t necessarily mean there’s an infestation, but finding a scorpion in your home should always be taken seriously. Don’t panic, though, as that will only make the situation more stressful, and you may act irrationally out of fear. Most scorpions have extremely painful stings that cause swelling and redness, but they’re not life-threatening.

However, while not all species are dangerous, the Arizona bark scorpion, which is common in the southwest U.S., is highly venomous and potentially deadly to humans. Never attempt DIY removal if you suspect it may be the Arizona bark scorpion—instead, contact a pest control professional immediately for safe, effective scorpion removal

Some natural applications are known to make bed bugs unhappy, like peppermint and tea tree oil. But bed bugs are tenacious and as long as there are sleeping humans around to feed on, they’ll stick around. It’s best to destroy them outright by using heat, steam, or fumigation methods.

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