What to spray to keep spiders away?

• <div><p>Experts have mixed opinions about spraying spiders. <a href="https://entomologytoday.org/2018/01/22/do-chestnut-lemon-or-peppermint-scents-repel-spiders/#:~:text=Results%20were%20mixed,the%20three%20species.">A recent study</a> found that chestnut and peppermint oil have a repelling effect on some spider species, but were ineffective at repelling others. You should consult with an expert exterminator to find out what works best to repel the spiders living in and around your home.</p></div>

Are there any kinds of non-fruiting trees that attract yellow jackets?

• <div><p>Any tree that emits a sap or resin can attract yellow jackets. They are particularly attracted to the tree of heaven (<i>Ailanthus altissima</i>), which emits a sweet sap that both yellow jackets and <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-get-rid-spotted-lanternfly.htm">spotted lanternflies</a> love.</p></div>

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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

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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.

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

PO Box 846

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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

75 Ash Dr

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Spectrum Pest Control

75 Ash Dr

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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

595 Calhoun Rd

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595 Calhoun Rd

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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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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

Ehrlich Pest Control

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

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Ehrlich Pest Control

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

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Pest Control questions, answered by experts

Foxes can catch rabies. However, it is rare, and even rarer for them to pass this disease on to humans. If you do see a fox in your vicinity acting strangely, disorientated, having seizures, or randomly trying to bite, contact your local animal control, police, or Department of Environmental Control. And if you are scratched or bitten by an animal you suspect has rabies, seek medical treatment immediately.

Whether you, your dog, or your cat has been sprayed, Poison Control recommends using a solution of 1 quart of 3% (household strength) hydrogen peroxide, ¼ cup of baking soda, and 1 teaspoonful of liquid dish detergent mixed together and immediately applied to the sprayed fur or skin to get rid of skunk smell. After leaving it on for five minutes, rinse with water. If your eyes get sprayed, rinse for at least 15 minutes with room-temperature water.

Experts have mixed opinions about spraying spiders. A recent study found that chestnut and peppermint oil have a repelling effect on some spider species, but were ineffective at repelling others. You should consult with an expert exterminator to find out what works best to repel the spiders living in and around your home.

Bleach, which can kill drain flies, can also kill fruit flies, but it’s better to lure fruit flies to a liquid rather than applying chemicals, as it’s very difficult to reach them all. A more practical approach is to lure fruit flies with traps made from liquids like apple cider vinegar mixed with dish soap. This method is safer and more efficient, since it targets a larger number of fruit flies without relying on harsh chemicals that may not reach all the pests.

Any tree that emits a sap or resin can attract yellow jackets. They are particularly attracted to the tree of heaven (Ailanthus altissima), which emits a sweet sap that both yellow jackets and spotted lanternflies love.

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