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Q: Is fogging or spraying for mosquitoes better?

• <div><p>Spraying for mosquitos is better than fogging. A mosquito barrier spray is designed to linger on surfaces and kill mosquitos for up to three weeks, and repeated visits from your pest control pro can keep mosquitos out of your yard all season long. Fogging is a short-term fix that only works for about 72 hours and doesn't kill mosquito larvae or eggs. If you&rsquo;re concerned about the environment, a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/dryer-sheets-beer-diy-mosquito-control.htm">natural mosquito repellant</a> may be better than either fogging or spraying.</p></div>

Q: How do you find where mice are getting in?

• <div><p>Not only are mice clever, they are also adept at squeezing in tiny cracks to get into your home. Figuring out how rodents are getting in is key to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-do-you-get-rid-mice.htm">getting rid of mice quickly and humanely</a>. Check these areas for entry points:</p><ul><li><p>Basement or crawl space</p></li><li><p>The garage </p></li><li><p>Gaps in the foundation</p></li><li><p>The roof or attic</p></li><li><p>Underneath and around pipes, drains, electrical wiring, and gas lines</p></li><li><p>Around doors and windows</p></li><li><p>Baseboards</p></li><li><p>Kitchen cabinets</p></li><li><p>Behind appliances</p></li><li><p>Air vents</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Q: What is the best natural roach repellent?

• <div><p>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 &ldquo;natural&rdquo; enough, especially since you can&rsquo;t use Borax around curious pets or toddlers.</p><p>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.</p></div>

Q: When are termites most active and do the most damage?

• <div><p>Termites are most active and cause the most damage during the spring and summer, as warm temperatures and increased moisture accelerate their activity. This is also when swarming typically occurs, allowing colonies to expand. However, termites remain active year-round, especially in warmer climates or heated homes. Once a colony is established, it can continue to damage wood 365 days a year, even during cold weather.</p></div>

Q: Do vines bring bugs?

• <div><p>As beautiful as vines on your home's exterior can be, they do like to attract many kinds of creepy crawlies. Bugs&mdash;including beetles, aphids, weevils, and others&mdash;like to make themselves at home in ivy. You can also bet if a wide selection of bugs is available, it will attract spiders, too.</p></div>

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Last update on August 04, 2025

Reviewed in August 2025
Really helpful, nice quality work. Very efficient work.
Mendez Carpentry & Painting LLC
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Reviewed in June 2025
They did a terrific job of putting down flooring in most of my house. I have recommended them to several people.
JJ&B Construction Company
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Reviewed in June 2024
This company went above and beyond to help me help my mom get her washing machine fixed and back up and running they did so in a awesome timely manner and there prices were fare compared to some other appliance repair shops I just can't say enough about how wonderful they are
Apex Appliance Services
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Reviewed in March 2024
Excellent consumer service recommended to everybody
Little Buddy Electric, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2024
Dano's Cleaning is fantastic! Easy to book and accommodating with my schedule. They were also on time, efficient, and left my home sparkling clean!
Dano's Cleaning, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2023
Tim and his team were very thorough, very friendly, and very professional. The were in and out quickly. They did everything they said they would do and they repaired my problems. They cleaned up after each day and at the end of the project there was no debris or mess. I would recommend Tim...
Taylor Roofing
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Reviewed in March 2023
Diego did a very good job in my barbed wire and I would highly recommend him to anyone!
Two Fox Fencing
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Reviewed in August 2022
They do far more than just maintenance. Her design ideas are excellent. She really understands the space provided and made great recommendations that improved the overall aesthetic of our yard. I thoroughly enjoyed her.
SJ Lawn & Maintenance
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Reviewed in November 2021
Friendly, flexible, personable, did a great job removing two dangerous trees on my property. Will hire again to trim branches this spring. Best prices, good people!
On The Ball Tree Service
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Reviewed in October 2021
Fast service for my tree emergency! They saved the day!
Reliable Home Services, LLC
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All Natural Pest Elimination

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

Serving Metolius, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"All-Natural took care of a serious ant infestation in a previous home in the Willamette Valley, so I'm pleased that they service the coast as well, although it does take a bit longer for someone to get here. They are more expensive, but knowing I and my pets aren't being exposed to toxic poisons while getting rid of the bugs is more than worth it."

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Recommended by84%of homeowners

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

Serving Metolius, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1921

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jovany Maldonado does an amazing job has been our pest control agent for several years goes the xtra mile to take care of our pest control needs would highly recommend him and his company"

Recommended by95%of homeowners

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Terminix® Pest Control

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

Serving Metolius, OR and surrounding areas

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In business since 1927

Free estimates

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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Senske Services of Bend

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Mosquito Control

Serving Metolius, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1947

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Barnes Quality Pest Control is operated by Senske Services and is proud to serve homeowners, commercial businesses, and public properties in lovely Bend and its surrounding areas. Our services allow customers to enjoy the comfort of their homes while knowing its pest free. For more than 75 years, we have been in the lawn, tree, and pest industry. Our technicians are state and EPA-certified and experienced in the particular pest of this very special region of ours. So put our technicians' know-how and expertise to good use and feel confident that your home, property, or business is being well maintained.

Response time1 day

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Discovery Pest Management

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

Serving Metolius, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"He dose a great job and I never have spiders yay"

Response time50 mins

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American Home Shield – Home Warranty

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Serving Metolius, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

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"United Air Temp was able to procure a replacement furnace controller board in a couple of days and Zachary was out within 4 days of the initial visit. The furnace now works very well."

Recommended by65%of homeowners

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Terminix

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

Serving Metolius, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 1927

When it comes to protecting homes, Terminix has satisfied more customers than any other insect and pest control company in the industry, with more than 15 million service visits annually.

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Pest Control questions, answered by experts

Spraying for mosquitos is better than fogging. A mosquito barrier spray is designed to linger on surfaces and kill mosquitos for up to three weeks, and repeated visits from your pest control pro can keep mosquitos out of your yard all season long. Fogging is a short-term fix that only works for about 72 hours and doesn't kill mosquito larvae or eggs. If you’re concerned about the environment, a natural mosquito repellant may be better than either fogging or spraying.

Not only are mice clever, they are also adept at squeezing in tiny cracks to get into your home. Figuring out how rodents are getting in is key to getting rid of mice quickly and humanely. Check these areas for entry points:

Basement or crawl space
The garage
Gaps in the foundation
The roof or attic
Underneath and around pipes, drains, electrical wiring, and gas lines
Around doors and windows
Baseboards
Kitchen cabinets
Behind appliances
Air vents

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.

Termites are most active and cause the most damage during the spring and summer, as warm temperatures and increased moisture accelerate their activity. This is also when swarming typically occurs, allowing colonies to expand. However, termites remain active year-round, especially in warmer climates or heated homes. Once a colony is established, it can continue to damage wood 365 days a year, even during cold weather.

As beautiful as vines on your home's exterior can be, they do like to attract many kinds of creepy crawlies. Bugs—including beetles, aphids, weevils, and others—like to make themselves at home in ivy. You can also bet if a wide selection of bugs is available, it will attract spiders, too.

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