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Avatar for Felix Wildlife & Habitat Services
Felix Wildlife & Habitat Services
5.0(
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Pest Control - Birds and BatsPest Control - Birds and Bats - For BusinessPest Control - Small Animals+1 more

Serving Howard, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Felix Wildlife and Habitat Services did a great job on my bat exclusion project. Jon Felix was knowledgeable about how to resolve the issue and gave me a detailed proposal to outline the work he would have to do. He came over one evening to watch for the bats so he would know where they were entering and exiting my home. He also installed a motion activated camera to be certain of the entry points. I have an older brick home and it seemed like a big job to seal up all of the potential entry points, but I feel confident that bats are no longer able to access my home. I do recommend Felix Wildlife and Habitat Services."
Response time8 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Keystone Pest Management
5.0(
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Mosquito ControlPest Control - Bed BugsPest Control - Bugs and Insects+2 more

Serving Howard, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Keystone Pest Management is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Terminix
3.7(
472
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Pest Control - Bed BugsPest Control - Bugs and InsectsPest Control - Rodents+1 more

Serving Howard, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1927

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very friendly tech came to examine our house. He was really late, but this did not matter - lost his way. The cost was way beyond what we are willing to pay for pest control (over $1000) but we do have a fairly problematic carpenter bee problem."
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Recommended by86%of homeowners
Pest Patrol, LLC
3.0(
25
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Pest Control - Bed BugsPest Control - Bugs and InsectsPest Control - Bugs and Insects - For Business+3 more

Serving Howard, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We tried several different well known exterminators and found them to be unreliable and very unprofessional. Pest patrol was there for us when we needed them and they are very focused on their customers! We couldn't be happier with their work. I'm very happy we found them on home advisor!"
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Pest Control questions, answered by experts

According to the National Pesticide Information Center, there aren’t any insect repellents registered for use against bed bugs that can be put on your skin. Some people may utilize diluted essential oils on their skin to try to repel bed bugs, but this is not considered effective for remedying the problem. The best way to repel bed bugs is to treat them with a non-toxic method to rid them from your home.

Rats are attracted to homes that provide food, water, and shelter. Common attractants include uncovered garbage, pet food left out overnight, crumbs and food spills, and easily accessible pantries. They’re also lured in by leaky pipes, standing water, and cluttered areas like basements or garages. Outdoor factors such as overgrown vegetation or woodpiles near the foundation can create additional nesting opportunities.

Moisture issues caused by leaky pipes, improper drainage, and poor airflow create environments that are ideal for termites to thrive in. Dampwood termites prefer water-damaged wood while subterranean termites require moist environments to survive. Climate can have an impact as well, with termites preferring to live in warm and humid climates with mild temperatures year-round. However, termites are present in every state in the United States, with the exception of Alaska.

The main things to consider when hiring an exterminator is your infestation size and budget. The price range for roach extermination varies widely depending on the circumstances. If it’s a localized infestation that only requires a few treatments from an exterminator, it will probably only cost hundreds of dollars at most. But if you have a large house and a widespread infestation, be prepared to pay thousands of dollars for fumigation and tenting.

Some of the smells we love are, thankfully, pretty putrid for mosquitoes. A few essential oils that might have them swarming in the other direction include:

  • Lavender

  • Citronella

  • Eucalyptus

  • Cinnamon

  • Thyme

Be careful how and where you apply essential oils around pets and children, and top them off regularly so they stay effective.

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