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Q: What smell keeps armadillos away?

• <div><p>Armadillos have very strong smelling capabilities to track down insects efficiently. But this superpower is actually a double-edged sword because their extreme sense of smell also causes them to be more sensitive and deterred by strong odors. To keep them at bay, you can place small amounts of substances like vinegar, ammonia, and mothballs around your property and near armadillo hotspots.</p><p>Although you can technically flood an armadillo out of its hole, it&rsquo;s important to remember that this can be potentially fatal to the animal. Armadillos sleep between 16 and 18 hours a day, and if you perform this technique while they&rsquo;re deep in sleep, they may not awake soon enough to save themselves.</p></div>

Q: What are spiders afraid of?

• <div><p>In addition to a dislike of strong smells, such as peppermint, citrus, cinnamon, lavender, and eucalyptus, there are some who believe spiders dislike music or other loud sounds. You can try cranking up your music, and the spiders supposedly don&rsquo;t care for the vibration, which can help keep them out of your home. Continuous vibrations can throw off their senses and make them look for a food source elsewhere.</p></div>

Q: What smells do birds hate?

• <div><p>Birds are often averse to certain strong scents. For instance, the odor of predator urine, such as that from foxes or hawks, can deter them. Similarly, birds may dislike the pungent aromas of garlic, onions, and chili peppers. Essential oils like peppermint, eucalyptus, and citrus can also be effective in keeping birds away. However, it's important to note that individual bird species might react differently to these scents, so it might require some experimentation to find the most effective repellent for your specific situation.</p></div>

Q: What type of snake trap is the best?

• <div><p>The right snake trap depends on your needs and the species of snake. Glue traps are the easiest to handle but are inhumane and may catch and kill other animals, like squirrels, birds, and mice. Cage traps catch snakes alive so they can be released elsewhere. Minnow traps are the best choice for water snakes. </p></div>

Q: Are pest control services safe?

• <div><p>If you&rsquo;re wondering <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/are-pest-control-services-safe.htm">whether pest control services are safe</a>, rest assured that they are if you hire a licensed and experienced exterminator. Professionals are trained to use EPA-approved products in controlled amounts and apply them in targeted areas to minimize exposure to people and pets. Plus, many modern pest control methods are designed to be low-risk while still effectively eliminating pests like scorpions. If you have concerns about chemicals, ask your exterminator about eco-friendly or integrated pest management (IPM) options, which focus on prevention and minimal pesticide use.</p></div>

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Last update on June 01, 2026

Reviewed in June 2026
The guys were absolutely the best. Very knowledgeable and compassionate! Very thorough and explained everything they did and are very reasonably priced and respectful of property. They removed the bees nests and sprayed to make sure they do not come back and explained in detail what they had...
QUICK-FIX PEST CONTROL, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2025
I had them install under counter lights on n my kitchen. They did a Fantastic Job! It’s exactly what I wanted. They were courteous, friendly and very professional. I highly recommend them!
Spark and Hammer Services
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Reviewed in April 2022
Very pleased with the work done by MowTown. Had gutters cleaned and a gutter guard placed, power washed house, trees, and shrubs trimmed, and spring clean up. Would highly recommend and I will be using his services again
Mow Town
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Reviewed in December 2021
Mr McCutcheon is a true professional! He arrived on time and conducted the home inspection, answering all questions for us. I would hire him again!
On Sight Property Inspection, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2021
Wonderful company. The crew did a great job on my tree and left the area clean.
Ablaze Tree Pros LLC
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Reviewed in March 2019
I hired Agility to move me from OH to PA. I spent 27 minutes on the phone with John explaining the furniture I had in the house (which he also viewed pictures on MLS) and explained the furniture would be going to 2 locations less than 10 miles apart. The 2 locations were a storage unit and a...
Agility Van Lines
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Reviewed in August 2017
Adam and his team were not only very professional but very nice and understanding. They were also on time if not early. They were very meticulous and put the other pest control company ( very well known ) to shame. They did in 1 visit what the other company couldn't do in a 6 week period. I will...
Eliminators Pest Control Service
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Reviewed in August 2016
John and his crew did a very thorough search of our apartment and found the bugs that were still there after the place was treated twice by another company. They came back for their second treatment and the bugs were gone! They treated again just in case, still bug free and no need for the third...
Besic Pest Control
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Reviewed in April 2016
It was a little pricey for a simple yard clean up job but we needed to get it done quickly and they were able to work us in within a couple days so we went with it. They did good work and made sure we were happy with it before they left. They need to work on following through with appointment...
D P Landscaping & Tree Service, Inc.
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Reviewed in September 2014
Glen and 2 workers came today and did a wonderful job. They were very concerned about safety. It was fascinating to watch the remote control going up and cutting the limbs down. Very pleased - and they did a great job cleaning up afterwards too. I'd give an A+ if I could!! <br />
GERASIMEK & SONS TREE SVC
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QUICK-FIX PEST CONTROL, LLC

5.0(

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Pest Control - Bugs and InsectsPest Control - RodentsPest Control - Bed Bugs+3 more

Serving Shenango, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"David came and found all my mouse issues and has dealt with them quickly and efficiently. Very personable. We are in maintenance phase to make sure the pests are gone. Next up is clean out and sanitize. Very happy."

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Greenix Pest Control Pittsburgh

4.9(

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Pest Control - Bugs and InsectsPest Control - Bed BugsPest Control - Rodents+1 more

Serving Shenango, PA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They definitely took care of the problem very efficiently and fast"

+11

Response time1 day

Response rate98%

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Terminix® Pest Control

4.3(

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Pest Control - Bugs and InsectsPest Control - RodentsPest Control - Termite+6 more

Serving Shenango, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1927

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very knowledgeable guy who seem to know what he’s doing. Don’t know results of spraying. Have had much rain since. Will have to see if it worked. Terminex will spray again the beginning of next month."

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Enviro Management Group, LLC

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Pest Control - Bed BugsPest Control - TermitePest Control - Termite - For Business

Serving Shenango, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They do our pest control. Whole service package for my home. Pet-safe stuff inside, and exterior chemical treatment. We checked around and they had the best price. They are great to work with, I have already recommended them."

Response time1 day

Recommended by76%of homeowners

Serving Shenango, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1974

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Service representative was very knowledgeable about lawn, shrub, and pest control."

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Expert Pest Management

4.0(

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Mosquito ControlPest Control - Bed BugsPest Control - Birds and Bats+9 more

Serving Shenango, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1980

Credit card accepted

"I originally called for squirrel removal. When the company came to inspect the situation, it rained & they couldn’t finish. They wanted to reschedule, but after telling them my concerns that the animals might be raccoons, they informed me that they did not handle that animal. But, if I needed them for other pest control, I could get in touch with them."

Recommended by80%of homeowners

Mosquito ControlPest Control - Bed BugsPest Control - Bugs and Insects+2 more

Serving Shenango, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1921

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Pest control technician was very friendly and knowledgeable"

Recommended by89%of homeowners

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Gramsky Pest Solutions

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Mosquito ControlPest Control - Bed BugsPest Control - Bugs and Insects+3 more

Serving Shenango, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Amazing work the stuff he sprays kills it all and the best thing is when you have pets , it doesn’t hurt them . Do amazing work ."

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Kahoali Termite and Pest Solutions

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Mosquito ControlPest Control - Bed BugsPest Control - Bugs and Insects+2 more

Serving Shenango, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!\n\nWe offer a variety of pest control services. From general pest such as ants, spiders, sowbugs, stink bugs, crickets. Etc.\nWe offer pest control services for rodent control. It also includes inspection for entry points for rodents. We have disinfecting services to kill any rodent viruses and any pheromone they may leave. All of our general pest and rodent services are either one time services, monthly, bi monthly and quarterly. \nWe offer Termite treatments as well as any repair work your home may need.\n\nAll of our work is guaranteed!!!

Response time8 hrs

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Mosquito ControlPest Control - Bed BugsPest Control - Bugs and Insects+1 more

Serving Shenango, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1927

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They were excellent, my pest issue was solve."

Recommended by83%of homeowners

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Pest Control questions, answered by experts

Armadillos have very strong smelling capabilities to track down insects efficiently. But this superpower is actually a double-edged sword because their extreme sense of smell also causes them to be more sensitive and deterred by strong odors. To keep them at bay, you can place small amounts of substances like vinegar, ammonia, and mothballs around your property and near armadillo hotspots.

Although you can technically flood an armadillo out of its hole, it’s important to remember that this can be potentially fatal to the animal. Armadillos sleep between 16 and 18 hours a day, and if you perform this technique while they’re deep in sleep, they may not awake soon enough to save themselves.

In addition to a dislike of strong smells, such as peppermint, citrus, cinnamon, lavender, and eucalyptus, there are some who believe spiders dislike music or other loud sounds. You can try cranking up your music, and the spiders supposedly don’t care for the vibration, which can help keep them out of your home. Continuous vibrations can throw off their senses and make them look for a food source elsewhere.

Birds are often averse to certain strong scents. For instance, the odor of predator urine, such as that from foxes or hawks, can deter them. Similarly, birds may dislike the pungent aromas of garlic, onions, and chili peppers. Essential oils like peppermint, eucalyptus, and citrus can also be effective in keeping birds away. However, it's important to note that individual bird species might react differently to these scents, so it might require some experimentation to find the most effective repellent for your specific situation.

The right snake trap depends on your needs and the species of snake. Glue traps are the easiest to handle but are inhumane and may catch and kill other animals, like squirrels, birds, and mice. Cage traps catch snakes alive so they can be released elsewhere. Minnow traps are the best choice for water snakes.

If you’re wondering whether pest control services are safe, rest assured that they are if you hire a licensed and experienced exterminator. Professionals are trained to use EPA-approved products in controlled amounts and apply them in targeted areas to minimize exposure to people and pets. Plus, many modern pest control methods are designed to be low-risk while still effectively eliminating pests like scorpions. If you have concerns about chemicals, ask your exterminator about eco-friendly or integrated pest management (IPM) options, which focus on prevention and minimal pesticide use.

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