Do bug bombs kill all bugs?

• <div><p>Foggers work best on insects out in the open, such as ants. Insects that tend to hide, including <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-get-rid-bed-bugs.htm">bed bugs</a>, are less susceptible to the bombs and will likely need to be dealt with in another manner.</p></div>

What do fleas hate the most?

• <div><p>In addition to a clean home, fleas dislike oils made from plants that are naturally bug-resistant or poisonous to bugs. That includes myrtle, mint, eucalyptus, and especially cedar oil. Common household remedies like baking soda, garlic and apple vinegar don’t have any effect on fleas. Don’t spray essential oils directly on your own skin or your pets (and their bedding, because it can be a skin irritant. Stay away from tea tree oil. In pure form <a href="https://www.theveterinarynurse.com/content/clinical/tea-tree-oil-exposure-in-cats-and-dogs/">it can be very toxic to pets</a>. Always ask your vet if you have any questions.</p></div>

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Last update on December 10, 2025

Reviewed in August 2021
I needed my remote control system for the fireplace to be fixed. The technican showed up on time, was friendly and profesional. I was told that the remote control system cannot be fixed and that a new one wiykd be around $2,000. Suggested that I connect the gas line directly to the pilot...
Eco Grizzly
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Reviewed in December 2015
A company that I could trust to do what is needed, without padding or unexpected expenses. Mr. Hauf and his team could see what needed to be done, make recommendations for the most cost-efficient means of accomplishing the goals, and the. Independently see the project through. Extremely...
HAUF CONTRACTING
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Reviewed in January 2014
There was some miscommunication of what was to be done, so the electrician didn't show and didn't replace the switches, but I have another job going on now that the electrician can do that. The towel bar got missed, but my husband did that. All the contractors were thoughtful, prepped and...
COMPLETE FLOOR COVERING OF LEMONT
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Reviewed in August 2013
We just moved into this house. We noticed what looked like bees flying under a rock near the house and a few days later a landscape crew were stung in another part of the yard thinking they had stirred a nest of bees in a window well. I called Jabco Pest Control this morning and four hours later...
JABCO PEST CONTROL SVC
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Reviewed in July 2012
All of the chimney liners were installed well. On one chimney they repaired the deteriorated mortar and their mortar joints dropped. Top Hat was responsive to this problem.
Top Hat Chimney & Duct Cleaning
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Reviewed in May 2012
He had done some other repair work for someone else and once we discovered he did repair as well as pest control treatment we just used him. We actually had used him for a number of years. I guess we met him through another contractor. We've been really pleased with his service. He was...
Hunterdon Pest Control
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Reviewed in May 2011
From the first time that we have contracted Miller Electric to perform electrical work, the work has been done properly and the experiences have been positive. Our first job with Miller Electric was to install two 200 amp services and rewire a complete remodel of a duplex building in State...
Miller Electric Ltd Of PA
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Reviewed in November 2009
After getting three other quotes, we contracted with Experience Tree Service to remove a large Laurel Oak that was bounded on three sides by our home. Experience Tree Service was excellent. They arrived on time and worked really hard to get the job done. They were respectful of our property...
EXPERIENCE TREE SERVICE CORPORATION
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Enviro Management Group, LLC

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Enviro Management Group, LLC

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Enviro Management based in Centre Hall, PA, offers preventative and on-demand pest control services and Insulation installation. Our unique business has a number of programs available that are designed to help homeowners, business owners, industrial clients and the agricultural sector with pest problems and Energy issues. All of the technicians employed at Enviro Management are licensed with the Pennsylvania Department of Agricultural. Safety of a building's occupants and the sensitivity of the environment are always our top priorities when sending technicians out on the job. If you want more information on the pest and Insulation services Enviro Management can provide, give our friendly staff a call today at 814-359-2600

"Mark was very knowledgeable and personable."

Janet P on May 2025

"Mark was very knowledgeable and personable."

Janet P on May 2025

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5 years of experience

We are a Local owner/operator small business, professional pest control exterminator. Safe and effective pest control solutions. Licensed with the Pennsyvania Department of Agriculture.

American Home Guard Home Warranty - PA

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American Home Guard Home Warranty - PA

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American Home Guard is America’s top rated home warranty provider. They service home buyers and sellers across the nation.They offer home warranty service plans for single family homes, multiple units, condos, and even mobile and manufactured homes. They are proud to offer their referral and realtor programs as well as enticing rates to multiple property owners.

Phoenix Contracting Service

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Phoenix Contracting Service

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12 years of experience

Full Service General Contractor. We can handle any job. Dozens of experienced contractors well versed in any of your home improvement needs. Give our friendly staff a call and set up a free estimate. We look forward to helping make your dream a reality!

AAA Enviro Pest Management is a division of JAM, LLC (formed by Judith A. Meyers and her son Tim Meyers) and has been in operation since 2010. Tim Meyers has had a commercial applicator’s license for over 20 years and possesses a vast wealth of chemical and technical knowledge that has truly created a niche for the company in the pest control industry. We currently serve clients throughout Central and Eastern Pennsylvania, Northern Maryland, and West Virginia.

McCool's Wildlife Services, LLC

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McCool's Wildlife Services, LLC

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28 years of experience

We are a green friendly company, specializing in bee extractions and wildlife removal. A small inspection fee is charged on the inital visit to verfiy your wildlife needs as well as to validate suspected problems and give solutions to those problems.

Spectrum Pest Control

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Spectrum Pest Control

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35 years of experience

Our Company is a locally owned and operated company providing quality pest control services to Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio. There is no one interior or exterior pest control program that fits all homes or all homeowners. At Spectrum Pest Control Inc., we believe that a pest control company must be flexible enough to fit the owners’ lifestyle, as well as protect their individual properties.

Mid State Chimney Sweeps LLC

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Mid State Chimney Sweeps LLC

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15 years of experience

chimney cleaning, chimney inspections,S.S. liners, minor masonry repairs, chimney caps, wood stove installations, pellet stove installations, stove repairs, anything else that pertains to chimneys or venting. PA HIC# PA073400 Accepts cash or check Sub-contracting available Free estimates Warranties Fully Insured

Ehrlich Pest Control

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Ehrlich Pest Control

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Customers say: Super punctual

Recommended by 94% of Angi customers

Since 1928, Ehrlich Pest Control has been providing homeowners and business owners with customer service excellence and trusted pest control solutions.

"Hired them for an emergency service to get rid of hornets in the work area at a residence. Construction work had to be shut down because of the problem. They claimed they could get rid of them immediately. They sprayed some poison and it didn't do anything. After they left the hornets would land on the sprayed areas and it didn't bother them. Called the tech back out and this time he claimed he couldn't do anything about the hornets. Same tech - Brian Boone. Charged me $365. And apparently they are using techs which are not licensed by the state. Talked to a few persons on the phone at this company, but no one with any decision making ability will get back to me. Horrible experience all around. Fraudulent business practices."

Kirk C on April 2019

Since 1928, Ehrlich Pest Control has been providing homeowners and business owners with customer service excellence and trusted pest control solutions.

"Hired them for an emergency service to get rid of hornets in the work area at a residence. Construction work had to be shut down because of the problem. They claimed they could get rid of them immediately. They sprayed some poison and it didn't do anything. After they left the hornets would land on the sprayed areas and it didn't bother them. Called the tech back out and this time he claimed he couldn't do anything about the hornets. Same tech - Brian Boone. Charged me $365. And apparently they are using techs which are not licensed by the state. Talked to a few persons on the phone at this company, but no one with any decision making ability will get back to me. Horrible experience all around. Fraudulent business practices."

Kirk C on April 2019

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Pest Control questions, answered by experts

Some suggest mothballs as a deterrent for iguanas, but they are ineffective and harmful. Mothballs contain chemicals like naphthalene or paradichlorobenzene, which are toxic to humans and animals, including iguanas. The fumes can cause respiratory problems, skin irritation, and other health issues. Moreover, using mothballs outdoors is not recommended, as they contaminate soil and water sources.

It’s normal to spot the occasional ant roaming your house, but if you’ve applied DIY treatments that don’t eradicate the problem, you should consider hiring a professional ant removal service. You should also be concerned about an ant infestation when these pests cause structural damage to your home by tunneling into wood features.

Foggers work best on insects out in the open, such as ants. Insects that tend to hide, including bed bugs, are less susceptible to the bombs and will likely need to be dealt with in another manner.

You should not squish a roach because it can spread disease, attract more roaches, and release allergens. Roaches feed on the bodies of dead roaches, making more of them come. Squashing an individual roach only kills that one, whereas boric acid powder or baking soda can kill an entire population because it travels back to the nest before dying.

In addition to a clean home, fleas dislike oils made from plants that are naturally bug-resistant or poisonous to bugs. That includes myrtle, mint, eucalyptus, and especially cedar oil. Common household remedies like baking soda, garlic and apple vinegar don’t have any effect on fleas. Don’t spray essential oils directly on your own skin or your pets (and their bedding, because it can be a skin irritant. Stay away from tea tree oil. In pure form it can be very toxic to pets. Always ask your vet if you have any questions.

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