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Q: Are snake repellents safe to use?

• <div><p>Some snake repellents are risky to use around people and pets because they use the active ingredient in mothballs, naphthalene. The <a href="https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/2016-09/documents/naphthalene.pdf">United States Environmental Protection Agency</a> (EPA) has classified naphthalene as a carcinogen that can cause damage to the liver, neurological issues, and cataracts. </p><p>The <a href="https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/natural-resources/coping-with-snakes-6-501/">Colorado State University Extension</a> suggests there&rsquo;s not enough conclusive evidence of the effectiveness of snake repellents to recommend their use.</p></div>

Q: What keeps snakes away?

• <div><p>Regular lawn care keeps snakes away because it eliminates common hiding places. You can deter snakes by trimming grass, shrubs, and trees and removing weeds from your lawn and gardens. Clear away leaves and other debris that could serve as a potential snake habitat. You can also seal entry points around building perimeters and install metal snake fencing.</p></div>

Q: How long does it take to get rid of fleas in your house?

• <div><p>Cleaning your home after discovering fleas is an all-day job, but this may not be the last you see of them. Some fleas are resistant to initial treatments and may lay eggs that will hatch after your first pass. Continue with treatments for one to two months to fully eradicate them. </p></div>

Q: Where are fleas most likely to hide?

• <div><p>Fleas <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/where-do-fleas-hide.htm">are master hiders</a>, so they&rsquo;re always looking for safe spots. In addition to living directly on your pets, they&rsquo;re likely to hide in bedding materials, not unlike the infamous bed bugs. They also like carpet and thick grass, for similar reasons. They&rsquo;re more likely to hang around dirt and debris in general, which is why it&rsquo;s important to keep the home clean. </p></div>

Q: How effective are natural mice deterrents?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/get-rid-mice-and-spiders-essential-oils.htm">Scented mouse deterrents</a>, like peppermint oil, can be effective in the short term. The pungent smells may temporarily repel mice, but they lose effectiveness as the scent fades or mice get used to it. The main drawbacks are frequent reapplication and the fact that these deterrents don't address the root cause of the infestation, such as entry points or food sources. While they can be part of a broader strategy, scented deterrents alone are rarely enough to eliminate a mouse problem.</p></div>

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Last update on June 18, 2026

Reviewed in June 2026
LCG installed our gutters 4 years ago. They installed a leaf catcher system to catch the substantial tree debris we have on our property. 4 years later, I called and told them is wasn't working the way we hoped. They came out and spent 4 hours fixing it with an additional repair to damage...
Lake Country Gutters, Inc.
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Reviewed in January 2026
We used Mitigation Tech from the recommendation of a realtor. I had contacted other mitigation companies and Mitigation Tech's contract was the only one that talked about how they would serve the customer. (Other companies only had legal verbiage on how their company was protected.) Nick, the...
Mitigation Tech
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Reviewed in September 2024
Chris installed butcher block countertops in my kitchen. His work is beautiful, clean ,and heÃ¢Â Â s very efficient too! He quickly got back to me w all communications of the project. This guy knows his stuff! Relieved to have found him!
Amethyst Home Inspection Services
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Reviewed in November 2023
I called in to receive help with what I believed to be a mouse issue at my house. County Wide Wildlife Services had an inspector at my house within the hour and he spent 3 hours going over every inch of my house to confirm my suspicions of mice. They were able to find numerous entry points as...
County Wide Wildlife Services
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Reviewed in September 2023
John and Anthony did some pest control for me and I couldn’t be more pleased with the results! They are knowledgeable, friendly, and above all hard workers. They managed to answer any questions I had about the processes they use, and I haven’t seen a single mouse dropping in the weeks that have...
Little Wolf Wildlife Control LLC
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Reviewed in January 2023
I had a problem with squirrels getting in through an eve. One got into the house and I called Mitch and he was out the next day to quote and the following day and repaired it. Very nice and was quick to respond! Thank you!
MCE Construction
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Reviewed in November 2022
polite neat worker and very helpful will have him back come spring for cleaning windows
C&L Carpet Cleaning
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Reviewed in September 2022
Amazing service! Advised the best way to remove our bees from our shed and outside near our deck. Explained what needed to be done and pricing. Quickly removed the bees and right within quiet range. Highly recommend!
Critter Clappers
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Reviewed in August 2021
Efficient and flexible. Plus you can set up a free inspection/estimate.
RodentX, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2013
We've used Pat at least four times. Bees love our house, soffits, roof, walls! We called Pat for all of these problems. When it's urgent, he called us right back and sometimes it would take a couple of days to have a return call. They always arrived as scheduled and were very professional about...
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Terminix® Pest Control

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

Serving Ovid, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1927

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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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Serving Ovid, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1974

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"Service representative was very knowledgeable about lawn, shrub, and pest control."

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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A-Arrow Exterminating Co

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

Serving Ovid, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1960

Emergency services offered

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"Very friendly, looked at the area in question, gave us suggestions about alleviating the problem. My neighbors ended up moving their compost closer to their dog run, and we moved the shed that they had camped under. So far so good.
I'll definitely call them when the next pest problem comes up.
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Recommended by95%of homeowners

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

Serving Ovid, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1921

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"Pest control technician was very friendly and knowledgeable"

Recommended by89%of homeowners

Pest Control - Birds and BatsPest Control - Birds and Bats - For BusinessPest Control - Rodents+3 more

Serving Ovid, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

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"My experience was incredible, they had great customer service. Very professional and took care of my pest problem in a timely manner. As well as had reasonable prices"

Response time3 hrs

Recommended by73%of homeowners

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Custom Pest Control - Home Facebook

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Pest Control - Bed BugsPest Control - Bugs and InsectsPest Control - Rodents

Serving Ovid, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

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We are a family owned and operated business with many years of industry experience. We are a full service company that values serving people, property, and peace of mind. Call for a free estimate today. We are more than just a pest control company, we are a family and treat our customer the same way!

Response time4 hrs

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Bat Busters Animal Control

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Pest Control - Birds and BatsPest Control - Birds and Bats - For Business

Serving Ovid, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1979

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They returned our phone calls in a very timely manner, were able to come look at the problem we were having with bats and resolve the issue very quickly. They did everything they said they would. Highly recommended."

Response time9 hrs

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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

Serving Ovid, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1927

Free estimates

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"They were excellent, my pest issue was solve."

Recommended by83%of homeowners

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

Serving Ovid, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1927

Free estimates

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"Very friendly tech came to examine our house. He was really late, but this did not matter - lost his way. The cost was way beyond what we are willing to pay for pest control (over $1000) but we do have a fairly problematic carpenter bee problem."

Recommended by86%of homeowners

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JN Wildlife Solutions

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Pest Control - Birds and BatsPest Control - RodentsPest Control - Small Animals

Serving Ovid, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

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We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction

Response time1 day

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Pest Control questions, answered by experts

Some snake repellents are risky to use around people and pets because they use the active ingredient in mothballs, naphthalene. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has classified naphthalene as a carcinogen that can cause damage to the liver, neurological issues, and cataracts.

The Colorado State University Extension suggests there’s not enough conclusive evidence of the effectiveness of snake repellents to recommend their use.

Regular lawn care keeps snakes away because it eliminates common hiding places. You can deter snakes by trimming grass, shrubs, and trees and removing weeds from your lawn and gardens. Clear away leaves and other debris that could serve as a potential snake habitat. You can also seal entry points around building perimeters and install metal snake fencing.

Cleaning your home after discovering fleas is an all-day job, but this may not be the last you see of them. Some fleas are resistant to initial treatments and may lay eggs that will hatch after your first pass. Continue with treatments for one to two months to fully eradicate them.

Fleas are master hiders, so they’re always looking for safe spots. In addition to living directly on your pets, they’re likely to hide in bedding materials, not unlike the infamous bed bugs. They also like carpet and thick grass, for similar reasons. They’re more likely to hang around dirt and debris in general, which is why it’s important to keep the home clean.

Scented mouse deterrents, like peppermint oil, can be effective in the short term. The pungent smells may temporarily repel mice, but they lose effectiveness as the scent fades or mice get used to it. The main drawbacks are frequent reapplication and the fact that these deterrents don't address the root cause of the infestation, such as entry points or food sources. While they can be part of a broader strategy, scented deterrents alone are rarely enough to eliminate a mouse problem.

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