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Avatar for Optimum Pest Control, LLC
Optimum Pest Control, LLC
5.0(
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Mosquito ControlPest Control - Bed BugsPest Control - Bugs and Insects+5 more

Serving Abbottstown, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Optimum Pest Control is a small business operation. The owner, Steve, is one of the most honest people I have met in a long time. He is timely, upfront, and will not try to sell you anything that you don't need. You can trust him to give you a fair price and do excellent work. I highly recommend him."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Rapid Response Pest Control Inc
4.3(
22
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Pest Control - Bugs and InsectsPest Control - Birds and BatsPest Control - Rodents+2 more

Serving Abbottstown, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I've hired bug boys, and switched to Ratt Orkin Inc and I'm so glad I did. This company holds true to there reputation. Very professional, always on call, friendly, and took care of our problem quickly. I highly recommend this business for any of my pest problems. My family and I will continue to use Ratt Orkin Inc. Best pest control business in Western MD and Garrett County."
Hornet nest York PA
Termite service
General pest service
general pest service
Bed Bugs

+4

22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Greenix Pest Control Philadelphia
4.4(
46
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Pest Control - Bugs and InsectsMosquito ControlPest Control - Rodents+1 more

Serving Abbottstown, PA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"due to severe hot weather and lots of rain, I needed quick response as insects were in the attic and we could hear them 24/7. Called couple places and went with Greenix because price was more reasonable than other places, and Kyle explained on the phone what could and could not be done in great detail and answered all my questions for an hour. We have lived in our house for 40 years and every 10 years or so, we need to get a pest control in quickly. Kyle checked with the various satellite sites of technicians and found someone to come out the very next day in the morning which seems to be unheard of these days with businesses. We went with the 1yr service because the insects we have sometimes need more than 1 trip to eradicate them, plus the visits were unlimited if we still had the same problem, but don't expect that. Scheduled visits every quarter are what we wanted as we live next to the woods and our back yard is where the woods begin, so we wanted insect protection year round."
Greenix
Greenix
Greenix
Greenix
Greenix

+11

Response time10 hrs
Response rate97%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Pest Control questions, answered by experts

Roof rats get their name because they’re most often found in attics or the area around the attic. They often use tree limbs that hang over a roof to get into a home’s attic and look for shelter. Once inside, they not only like the attic space but can also burrow themselves into soffits or small holes in the ceiling and build their nest.

It can be difficult to know what type of animal is in your attic until you see it. But several clues can help you narrow down the suspects:

  • Sounds: Smaller animals like rats and mice make scurrying and tapping/gnawing sounds. Larger animals like raccoons and opossums make louder clambering noises. Also, note when animals are noisy: Squirrels are active during the day, while rats are busiest at night.

  • Droppings: Rats and mice leave small, rice-shaped droppings (the rat’s version is significantly larger). Bigger droppings belong to larger critters like raccoons. As long as you’re not squeamish, an image search can help you identify what you’re seeing in your attic.

When in doubt, take photos of damage or other evidence and show them to an experienced pest control pro.

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.

Yes, stink bugs can play dead. Stink bugs don’t just release bad odors, they have a defense mechanism to pretend to be dead, even when flicked over and swept into a trash bin. That’s how stink bugs may keep coming back even if you thought you got rid of them.

Rats are nocturnal creatures, meaning they are most active at night, typically from late evening through the early morning. They use the cover of darkness to explore, forage for food, and find water, as they feel safer and can avoid daytime predators and human activity. Their sharp senses, including keen night vision and hearing, are well-suited for navigating in the dark. Because they prefer to stay hidden during the day in secluded areas like walls or attics, you are more likely to spot signs of their presence—such as droppings or gnaw marks—before you see an actual rat.

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