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Avatar for Rapid Response Pest Control Inc
Rapid Response Pest Control Inc
4.3(
22
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Pest Control - Bugs and InsectsPest Control - RodentsPest Control - Birds and Bats+2 more

Serving Schaefferstown, 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

21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Blackout Pest Control LLC
5.0(
15
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Mosquito ControlPest Control - Bed BugsPest Control - Bugs and Insects+3 more

Serving Schaefferstown, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Attention to detail, a passion for what she does, and a great personality. She addressed my ant problem with ease, and was eager to return for another treatment. I will be consulting with her for all of my pest control needs. I would highly recommend Blackout Pest Control!"
German Cockroach
Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
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Pest Control questions, answered by experts

Exterminators can get rid of your current ant problem, but they won’t prevent ants from coming back. So it’s important to implement ant preventatives to avoid future infestations.

The primary reason ants enter your home is to find food. If they can’t find any, they won’t survive. So, the most effective way to prevent ant infestations is to clean, clean, and clean some more. 

Keep your kitchen sparkling and wash your dishes immediately (or at least give them a quick rinse and wash off leftover food). Take out your garbage and compost as often as possible and tightly seal all your kitchen containers, especially the mason jars you use to hold your sugar—sugar is gold to ants.

You can also hire a local handyperson to help you prevent future ant infestations. The handyman can seal cracks and fix leaks throughout your home, which will keep any ants from entering.

Naturally get rid of gnats by luring them into a homemade trap with sweet-smelling items from around the house. Cover a bowl with plastic wrap, place a paper cone in a jar, or simply leave a wine bottle with a bit of residue on the bottom. Each of these traps will attract remaining gnats and keep them from spreading.

Like any other animal, rats are attracted to food sources, water, and shelter. Clean up food messes right away, don’t leave pet food out, and secure your garbage to make your home less appealing. Fix leaky pipes and dripping faucets, and declutter spaces that rats might think to nest in.

Some believe that essential oils, like peppermint, may work the way that roach-repellent foods do: the roaches do not like the smell that the oil is producing and so they stay away. While essential oils can deter roaches from surfaces, they do not fight an infestation. Use essential oils as a prevention method, not a removal method.

Moles breed once a year, marking March on their calendars as peak season. However, their breeding season can start as early as February and wrap up in May. Their gestation period is 4 weeks, with litters ranging from 2 to 6 little ones. They are considered all grown up by the three-month mark, making them ready for parenthood.

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