Why is a raccoon hanging around my house?

• <div><p>A raccoon may be hanging around your house for convenient access to food, water, or shelter. They may drink water out of puddles, pools, ponds, fountains, or your pet’s water bowls. Raccoons are also known to eat just about anything, including food from gardens and waste from unsecured trash cans.</p></div>

How much does pest control for spiders cost?

• <div><p>The cost to hire a pest control specialist varies depending on the type of infestation. For example, the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/spider-exterminator-cost.htm">cost to exterminate spiders</a> averages from <b>$100 to $300</b>. Other pest control costs include:</p><ul><li><p>Ants: $100–$500</p></li><li><p>Bed bugs: $350–$5,000</p></li><li><p>Cockroaches: $100–$600</p></li><li><p>Fleas: $150–$400</p></li><li><p>Rodents: $180–$600</p></li><li><p>Wasps: $100–$1,300</p></li><li><p>Mosquitos: $70–$500</p></li><li><p>Bats: $230–$700</p></li><li><p>Beehives: $75–$1,500</p></li><li><p>Termites: $230–$2,500</p></li><li><p>Snakes: $130–$600</p></li><li><p>Armadillos: $50–$500</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Q: Are hornets the same as wasps?

• <div><p>Sort of. Hornets are a subsection of wasps with some unique characteristics (along with yellowjackets and similar types of insects). Hornets are generally rare in the United States, with European and Asian hornets the two notable examples.</p><p>Hornets tend to be significantly larger than wasps, often larger than one inch. They are also typically white or brown striped instead of yellow like many wasps. They tend to be one of the more aggressive types of wasps, which when combined with their size makes them a priority for homeowners.</p></div>

Q: How often do voles breed?

• <div><p>Voles are pretty prolific breeders, managing to squeeze in 5 to 10 litters a year, and each litter usually has around 3 to 5 little ones. These furry creatures are flexible with their love lives, as they can breed all year round, though spring and summer are their prime times. If they're living it up in warmer areas, voles don't take a break and keep reproducing non-stop.</p></div>

Q: What does baking soda do to fleas?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s been said that baking soda can kill fleas as it may dry out eggs and larvae. However, this method has not been proven to be effective in killing fleas or other pests. However, you can use it to absorb smells so if there is a fragrance you believe is attracting fleas or ticks, you can use baking soda to rid the smell to control it.</p></div>

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Pest Control questions, answered by experts

Sort of. Hornets are a subsection of wasps with some unique characteristics (along with yellowjackets and similar types of insects). Hornets are generally rare in the United States, with European and Asian hornets the two notable examples.

Hornets tend to be significantly larger than wasps, often larger than one inch. They are also typically white or brown striped instead of yellow like many wasps. They tend to be one of the more aggressive types of wasps, which when combined with their size makes them a priority for homeowners.

Voles are pretty prolific breeders, managing to squeeze in 5 to 10 litters a year, and each litter usually has around 3 to 5 little ones. These furry creatures are flexible with their love lives, as they can breed all year round, though spring and summer are their prime times. If they're living it up in warmer areas, voles don't take a break and keep reproducing non-stop.

A raccoon may be hanging around your house for convenient access to food, water, or shelter. They may drink water out of puddles, pools, ponds, fountains, or your pet’s water bowls. Raccoons are also known to eat just about anything, including food from gardens and waste from unsecured trash cans.

The cost to hire a pest control specialist varies depending on the type of infestation. For example, the cost to exterminate spiders averages from $100 to $300. Other pest control costs include:

Ants: $100–$500
Bed bugs: $350–$5,000
Cockroaches: $100–$600
Fleas: $150–$400
Rodents: $180–$600
Wasps: $100–$1,300
Mosquitos: $70–$500
Bats: $230–$700
Beehives: $75–$1,500
Termites: $230–$2,500
Snakes: $130–$600
Armadillos: $50–$500

It’s been said that baking soda can kill fleas as it may dry out eggs and larvae. However, this method has not been proven to be effective in killing fleas or other pests. However, you can use it to absorb smells so if there is a fragrance you believe is attracting fleas or ticks, you can use baking soda to rid the smell to control it.

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