"The team from Heights Pest Control was knowledgeable, thorough and reasonably priced. They explained the work that needed to be done and walked me through regular maintenance suggestions. I highly recommend them"
"Excellent service: prompt, friendly and professional. Great communication about arrival time and about the service provided. (Eliminated a rather large nest of aggressively swarming yellow jackets that was located in a potentially dangerous spot for our pets). Work was thorough and not rushed. Price was very reasonable and completely worth it. I will call Quick-Fix Pest Control without hesitation with any further needs at our home!"
"Excellent! Chuck at Patriot Pest Control was quick to respond to my search, calling immediately and setting up my service appointment two days later. His price was great, gave me the same price for year round pest control as my prior company. He was very thorough, knowledgeable, patient and professional. I am very glad I decided to switch to Patriot."
"Pope was very friendly, knowledgeable, and thorough when he came to my house to spray for bugs. It has been a couple of weeks since he has been here and I have not seen any bugs!! He did an excellent job and I would recommend Expert Pets Control to anyone looking for an exterminator."
"Got stung by some Yellow Jackets I didn't even know I had....hand swelled up like a foot...nasty little buggars...went on-line looking for a pest control company and found Bug Bounty Hunters...they were at my home within an hour and took care of the little critters with just a simple spray....they said to allow at least 5 to 7 days for them to be gone...WELL...it only took about three days total...haven't see one for the last three days....thanks guys for your quick and professional help...Jim Suggs Massillon, Ohio"
"Malik from Neighborhood Pest Control was great to work with. He came out the same day, found where the raccoons were getting in, and sealed it up after removing them. Haven’t heard a sound since. Great service and a really nice guy."
"I think this company did a great job. Very thorough and did not try to persuade me to go with a monthly maintenance plan like Greenex did. I will contact them for any other issues I may have in the future. Thank you for recommending this pro. The service technician explained the procedures he was going to follow and was very personable. Again, great job Deonte."
"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."
The same heat treatment that’s effective on flea eggs will also destroy the adults. There are four stages of the flea life cycle—egg, larva, pupa, and adult—and you’ll have to keep all of them in mind when taking on a pest infestation in your home.
Ask your friends and family for recommendations for exterminators. You can also browse online for reputable ant control companies in your area—make sure they have glowing reviews and the proper licenses and permits.
Give them a call, and they can take a look at your infestation, determine the type of ant they’re dealing with, and give you a cost estimate. Then, you can compare quotes and choose the pro that’s right for you.
Generally, squirrels are not considered aggressive toward humans. They are more likely to flee than confront people. However, like many animals, they may exhibit aggressive behavior if they feel threatened or cornered. If you approach a squirrel too closely or try to handle it, especially if it's a mother protecting her young, it may resort to defensive tactics such as biting or scratching.
The hardest ant to get rid of is the pharaoh ant. Although small, pharaoh ants can spread infections in hospitals and are known to transmit infectious diseases in schools, apartment complexes, and office buildings. For this reason, they’re best handled by pest control professionals.
Luckily, skunks aren’t challenging to get rid of. You can try to remove them slowly by filling their den entryway loosely with newspaper. Many skunks notice their den is in jeopardy and take off on their own. You can also try making a homemade spray of jalapeno pepper, yellow onion, and cayenne pepper—believe it or not, skunks are sensitive to these smells, so if you spray this around the den or in hard-to-reach places around your property, most skunks will take the hint and leave.
The Northfield, OH homeowners’ guide to pest control services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
