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LEEMS PEST CONTROL & HOME SERVICES LLC
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Pest Control - Bed BugsPest Control - Bugs and InsectsPest Control - Bugs and Insects - For Business+2 more

Serving Cortland, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

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Emergency services offered

"Jeff did a great job on my property. Very friendly and professional technician. He answered any question that I had about the treatment and explained to me how it works . Very affordable prices. I will continue to call Jeff for any pest issues that I may need help with. Thanks leems pests control"
Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
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The Pest Responders - Home Facebook
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Pest Control - Bed BugsPest Control - Bugs and InsectsPest Control - Bugs and Insects - For Business+4 more

Serving Cortland, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jeremy was friendly and professional. He explained how the bugs get in and the options to keep them out. I have been dealing with a pest problem for a month. I tried everything I could find on the internet, but nothing worked. I was frustrated. I am so thankful that I called "The Pest Responders" I wish I called sooner. Jeremy is very knowledgeable and trustworthy. Thank you so much"
Response time3 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Pest Control questions, answered by experts

The most effective natural roach repellent is Borax with its key ingredient of boric acid and diatomaceous earth. But some homeowners may not feel like these are “natural” enough, especially since you can’t use Borax around curious pets or toddlers.

On the other hand, studies have shown that oregano oil mixtures have some of the best repellent effects, and other research indicates that catnip oil, peppermint oil, and citrus oils have notable effects on keeping roaches away. Rosemary oil has been shown to be the most effective natural oil for killing cockroaches outright.

It may be better to have a mouse in your house than a rat. Rats are larger, more aggressive, and more difficult to eradicate once settled. One rat can cause more damage than one mouse. However, both animals pose a danger in that they can spread bacteria and contaminate food, so you’ll want to contact an exterminator as soon as you detect an infestation of either animal.

Groundhogs have a strong aversion to powerful scents, including garlic, ammonia, vinegar, hot peppers like cayenne, and predator urine. Various herbs such as rosemary, lavender, basil, mint, sage, thyme, and oregano can also act as deterrents. You can strategically use these odors around your property by planting these crops near your garden and by the entrances to groundhog burrows. Commercially available repellents offer another option, and for best results, scent-based deterrents should be used alongside other preventive measures.

To keep animals out, you must prevent them from entering. As long as they can get in, the problem will persist. That said, consider making your attic less inviting using deterrents like motion-activated lights or ultrasonic devices. Additionally, keeping a well-maintained, clean, and uncluttered attic that you regularly inspect for activity may make the space less attractive to critters.

Raccoons in a chimney sound like thumping, rustling, scratching, or scurrying. Because they can weigh as much as 20 pounds, they make noises that are noticeable and hard to miss. Plus, they have an average litter size of 3 to 7 kits, so you may hear what sounds like multiple animals thumping, rustling, scratching, or scurrying.

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