What can you put around your house to keep raccoons away?

• <div><p>Although raccoons aren’t particularly picky regarding food, certain sounds, metals, and smells bother them. You can place these items around your home to keep raccoons away:</p><ul><li><p>Place wire mesh screens around and underneath decks and porches to prevent raccoons from nesting. </p></li><li><p>Put metal sheeting around the edges of your roof or at the base of trees to deter raccoons from coming close. </p></li><li><p>Place a loud battery-operated radio near the raccoon’s den to keep them from nesting.</p></li><li><p>Keep a bowl of cider vinegar on your deck or porch.</p></li><li><p>Remove old raccoon scents by thoroughly cleaning and disinfecting underneath porches and decks.</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Should I try to remove a bee's nest myself?

• <div><p>You should never try to remove a bee's nest yourself because it can be extremely dangerous. The amount of bees that can live in a hive depends on the type of bee, but <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-get-rid-honey-bees.htm">honey bees</a> can have up to 80,000 bees living in a hive. People who are allergic to bees can have life-threatening reactions from a single sting. So, it's best to leave bee nest removal to the professionals who have the knowledge and equipment to do so safely.</p></div>

What questions should I ask when hiring a pro to remove pests?

• <div><p>To make sure the removal process goes smoothly, try asking your pro the following questions: </p><ul><li><p>Are you licensed and insured? </p></li><li><p>How much experience do you have with relocating beehives? </p></li><li><p>Do you remove the honey and honeycomb? </p></li><li><p>Do you relocate the bees alive? </p></li><li><p>Do you have any references from previous clients?</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Can animals in my attic get into my house?

• <div><p>As a general rule, if you hear an animal in your attic, don’t assume it will stay there. Animals are drawn to warmth and food sources, which could lead them to other parts of your house. In particular, it’s likely that small pests such as rats and mice that only need tiny gaps to squeeze through will end up in your walls and ductwork. Larger animals like raccoons may be limited to an enclosed attic.</p></div>

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?Gary troubleshooted a dishwasher that wouldn?t start. He found a blown fuse and replaced it, then checked the control panel.?
Holland's Appliance Repair
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Reviewed in August 2025
Termite contract with Homestead Pest Control since 2022. They have now merged with this company. Requested a termite inspection & letter due to house selling, was charged $200 in advance. No call, no show on the day of their scheduled visit. Numerous calls, time spent on hold to determine...
Lookout Pest Control
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Reviewed in September 2024
Asked a question about why they used a 4x4 instead of a 3 ply beam or steam beam. This is their response in Facebook “sky diving without a helmet a few times obviously. lol you obviously know what kind of load is above there and can't see it has moisture control in the crawlspace. stick to...
Above and Below Home Improvements
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Reviewed in August 2019
Willing to accommodate a time sensitive schedule that was out of our control.
Dawson's Cleaning Service
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Reviewed in November 2018
I found these guys through Home Advisers. They contacted me and we discussed my needs on the phone, they surveyed my property and provided estimate to clean up, cut, weed and mow a really overgrown, out-of-control mess! They performed all work in an outstanding manner, were polite and...
American Brothers Lawn Service & More
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Reviewed in June 2018
Mr Eggers is an exxcelt conttactors..does a fine job..does everything within his control to control costa nd work flow. Any issues have arisen, he has taken care of them...in as timey of a fashion as possible..to build a complete home from the ground up in 6 weeks is amazing...I must say...its a...
Home Tech Remodeling & Construction
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Reviewed in September 2017
I have used this company for 30 years for pest control. They have expanded their business now to include gutters and windows. I had to call them back 5 times to correct issues such as not wrapping a window, then not wrapping the windows correctly. Out of the 7 windows 3 of them will not stay up...
Servall Termite & Pest Control
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Reviewed in October 2016
They had supervisor on the job at all times. They sent me pictures of progress of the job. Ask me if I had any concerns. Will be back in a week to do quality control. Very pleased I would recommend them highly. They also replaced my decking and showed me pictures of what it looked like. It...
Bone Dry Roofing
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Reviewed in September 2014
They've been doing the pest control for my house at least 15 years. They are very dependable and they come when they say they are going to. If there are any kind of problems they will say they will come out right this minute. I am not real happy with them but I think they have done everything...
Terminix - Jackson -Termite & Pest Control
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Reviewed in October 2013
Our appointment was for 8 a.m..and the exterminator (Matthew) was right on-time even though we live 30 miles away. He went into the crawlspace and reviewed all barriers of our home and garage to locate any signs of pest destruction. He sprayed the foundation of our home and he DID NOT PUSH to...
GOLDEN CIRCLE EXTERMINATORS
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Pest Control questions, answered by experts

Home warranties are like home insurance policies when it comes to pest control—they do not cover pest control services or pest-related damage. However, some companies may offer limited add-ons with dollar caps or the exclusion of a specific pest. Consult your home insurance provider to determine their guidelines for pest coverage.

Although raccoons aren’t particularly picky regarding food, certain sounds, metals, and smells bother them. You can place these items around your home to keep raccoons away:

Place wire mesh screens around and underneath decks and porches to prevent raccoons from nesting.
Put metal sheeting around the edges of your roof or at the base of trees to deter raccoons from coming close.
Place a loud battery-operated radio near the raccoon’s den to keep them from nesting.
Keep a bowl of cider vinegar on your deck or porch.
Remove old raccoon scents by thoroughly cleaning and disinfecting underneath porches and decks.

You should never try to remove a bee's nest yourself because it can be extremely dangerous. The amount of bees that can live in a hive depends on the type of bee, but honey bees can have up to 80,000 bees living in a hive. People who are allergic to bees can have life-threatening reactions from a single sting. So, it's best to leave bee nest removal to the professionals who have the knowledge and equipment to do so safely.

To make sure the removal process goes smoothly, try asking your pro the following questions:

Are you licensed and insured?
How much experience do you have with relocating beehives?
Do you remove the honey and honeycomb?
Do you relocate the bees alive?
Do you have any references from previous clients?

As a general rule, if you hear an animal in your attic, don’t assume it will stay there. Animals are drawn to warmth and food sources, which could lead them to other parts of your house. In particular, it’s likely that small pests such as rats and mice that only need tiny gaps to squeeze through will end up in your walls and ductwork. Larger animals like raccoons may be limited to an enclosed attic.

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