How do I keep roaches away at night?

• <div><p>Aside from incorporating smells that roaches hate in your bedroom, such as citronella, lemongrass, or clove oil, there are a few ways you can keep roaches away at night. First, try moving your bed away from the wall, as roaches will often climb the walls and onto your bed. If you’re still having trouble, you can also purchase a mosquito tent for your bed, or hang netting from the ceiling to surround your sleeping area. Make sure it isn’t touching the ground, though, as they may attempt to climb it. </p></div>

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Q: What smell will keep bats away?

• <div><p>Certain smells do repel bats, though this isn&rsquo;t a foolproof method. Try applying essential oil sprays like mint, eucalyptus, cinnamon, or peppermint to possible entry points and throughout the attic. Mix together two cups of warm water with a half cup of sugar and a few drops of your preferred essential oil. Put this mixture in a spray bottle and go to town.</p></div>

Q: Will fleas go away on their own?

• <div><p>Without treatment, it&rsquo;s unlikely that fleas will go away on their own. These pests can lay dozens of eggs per day, so their numbers can multiply quickly. Even without a host (like a pet, wild animal, or human) to feed on, fleas can survive for weeks. That&rsquo;s why it&rsquo;s best to tackle a flea problem as soon as possible.</p></div>

Q: How do I get rid of scorpions?

• <div><p>Once you&rsquo;ve found your scorpion problem, there are plenty of ways to take action against those unwanted pests. The first things you should do are seal any cracks in your home, reinforce your screen doors, and clear up your brush and yard waste. If the problem persists, identify the hot zone areas where scorpions are most likely to go, then apply a sticky trap, spray with scorpion chemical spray, or use diatomaceous earth. </p></div>

Q: How do you clean a trash can with maggots?

• <div><p>To clean a trash can with maggots, combine chlorine bleach and hot water in a 1-to-1 ratio and pour about half a gallon of the solution into the bottom of your garbage can. Just make sure there aren&rsquo;t holes in the can before doing so. Close the lid, and let the fumes go to work to kill the maggots. Rinse the can with a hose outside. Consider finishing up with a bleach disinfectant and a scrub brush before letting the can dry completely. You can also consider hiring an <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/exterminators/">exterminator near you</a> for a quick, easy solution to maggots in your garbage cans.</p></div>

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Family-owned and owner-operated pest control business who treats customers like our own family. From sidewalk to sink, we can take care of your pest control needs. Outstanding customer service, affordable pricing, and no contracts required, sets up apart from other companies in the industry. Give us a call today and let us TERMINATE your pests!

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With over 100 years in business, we are earning your trust. Founded in 1915, Plunkett’s Pest Control is a family-owned & operated company with third-generation ownership. Plunkett’s delivers professional pest control services to residential and commercial clients in 20 states and growing. Our entire staff is knowledgeable, trustworthy, resourceful, and passionate about preventing & solving pest concerns for our clients and safeguarding the communities we call home.

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Pest Control/ We do on sight inspections to seal your house from unwanted wildlife. We also live trap and relocate wildlife such as skunks, raccoons, opossums, squirrels and snakes. We use proven methods to rid you homes attic from wildlife that is non stressful on the animal. We have hundreds of satisfied customers that will attest to our services.

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Nancy F on October 2018

"Still in the process, but it's going well so far!"

Nancy F on October 2018

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Expert Pest Control, Termite and Wildlife Removal Services. Locally Owned and Operated. EnviroTech Exterminating services commercial and residential pest control customer's in the Broken Arrow, Bixby and Jenks metro area's. EnviroTech offers services such as Nuisance Wildlife Removal, Termite Control, Treatment and Inspections, Green Pest Control and General Pest Control. Senior Discounts, Military Discounts and more... Visit our website for current specials.

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Family owned and operated full service pest control and extermination services.

"I live in an apartment and my property management company contracted with Superior for pest control. I and several other residents have been dealing with a cockroach infestation for several months now. During the last treatment visit, the technician was rude and unprofessional in his conduct towards me. When I said that not all the roaches were being killed (this was after two months of treatment), he lashed out and told me, "I'm trying to educate you and you're not listening." He also said that I should not expect all the roaches to be killed because he was just trying to keep them under control, not get rid of all of them. He said, "That's why it's called pest control." I expect exterminators to resolve a pest issue completely, not just make the situation a little better. If this had happened in a home that I owned, I would have kicked this man out immediately and found a different company."

Bethany B on October 2024

Family owned and operated full service pest control and extermination services.

"I live in an apartment and my property management company contracted with Superior for pest control. I and several other residents have been dealing with a cockroach infestation for several months now. During the last treatment visit, the technician was rude and unprofessional in his conduct towards me. When I said that not all the roaches were being killed (this was after two months of treatment), he lashed out and told me, "I'm trying to educate you and you're not listening." He also said that I should not expect all the roaches to be killed because he was just trying to keep them under control, not get rid of all of them. He said, "That's why it's called pest control." I expect exterminators to resolve a pest issue completely, not just make the situation a little better. If this had happened in a home that I owned, I would have kicked this man out immediately and found a different company."

Bethany B on October 2024

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Territory Termite & Pest Control

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Here at Territory Termite & Pest Control, From bugs to rodents, we have the experience to get rid of the most problematic pest. Serving both residential and commercial clients and their properties, there isn’t a critter or creepy-crawly that we can’t kick out. We always treat your property with the utmost respect and care. Our professional crew can quickly remove any pest, so you can get back to your life. Protect your home with our effective, tried-and-true pest management system. Call today!

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HPC Pest Control & Lawn Service

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We are a locally owned Company. We currently have 4 employees, and we are expanding everyday. We offer free estimates, and we give our customers an Invoice when the service is completed. All invoices are to be paid within 30 days of job completion.

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Pest Control questions, answered by experts

Certain smells do repel bats, though this isn’t a foolproof method. Try applying essential oil sprays like mint, eucalyptus, cinnamon, or peppermint to possible entry points and throughout the attic. Mix together two cups of warm water with a half cup of sugar and a few drops of your preferred essential oil. Put this mixture in a spray bottle and go to town.

Without treatment, it’s unlikely that fleas will go away on their own. These pests can lay dozens of eggs per day, so their numbers can multiply quickly. Even without a host (like a pet, wild animal, or human) to feed on, fleas can survive for weeks. That’s why it’s best to tackle a flea problem as soon as possible.

Once you’ve found your scorpion problem, there are plenty of ways to take action against those unwanted pests. The first things you should do are seal any cracks in your home, reinforce your screen doors, and clear up your brush and yard waste. If the problem persists, identify the hot zone areas where scorpions are most likely to go, then apply a sticky trap, spray with scorpion chemical spray, or use diatomaceous earth.

Aside from incorporating smells that roaches hate in your bedroom, such as citronella, lemongrass, or clove oil, there are a few ways you can keep roaches away at night. First, try moving your bed away from the wall, as roaches will often climb the walls and onto your bed. If you’re still having trouble, you can also purchase a mosquito tent for your bed, or hang netting from the ceiling to surround your sleeping area. Make sure it isn’t touching the ground, though, as they may attempt to climb it.

To clean a trash can with maggots, combine chlorine bleach and hot water in a 1-to-1 ratio and pour about half a gallon of the solution into the bottom of your garbage can. Just make sure there aren’t holes in the can before doing so. Close the lid, and let the fumes go to work to kill the maggots. Rinse the can with a hose outside. Consider finishing up with a bleach disinfectant and a scrub brush before letting the can dry completely. You can also consider hiring an exterminator near you for a quick, easy solution to maggots in your garbage cans.

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