Why not use poison for rodents?

• <div><p>Poison will kill small rodents and can seem like the quick and easy way to get rid of them. But—in addition to its inhumane nature—poison has some drawbacks. First of all, if you have small children or pets in the home, setting out poison isn't the best idea, as your pets or children could ingest it. </p><p>Poisoned mice and rodents don't die instantly. Instead, it can take several days for the poison to work its way through their system. In the meantime, there's a chance that a predator, such as a cat, fox, or other mammal, will eat the poisoned rodent and become poisoned themselves.</p></div>

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Q: How do you deter bugs in your home?

• <div><p>One way to keep pests away is with good housekeeping. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-pest-control-ants.htm">Keep ants away</a> with a clean kitchen. They&rsquo;re less likely to wander in looking to score some free food if there isn&rsquo;t a mess to find. Wipe down counters, don&rsquo;t leave dirty dishes around, and keep food in air-tight containers. </p><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-you-need-know-about-your-pest-problem.htm">Home and yard maintenance can also keep pests away.</a> Seal windows, patch any holes or cracks, and put screens on the vents to prevent bugs, rodents, and other uninvited guests from coming in. </p></div>

Q: Will mothballs keep foxes away?

• <div><p>While foxes may find them unpleasant, mothballs are not an effective deterrent. Additionally, mothballs are toxic for humans and animals and should never be used outside. They contain naphthalene or paradichlorobenzene, which are very harmful to the environment. Use safer, more reliable deterrents, or hire a professional wildlife control expert.</p></div>

Q: How do I prevent birds or bats from returning?

• <div><p>Maintain sealed entry points, use deterrents like spikes or sonic devices, and keep areas clean to discourage nesting.</p></div>

Q: Should I be worried about bugs in my house?

• <div><p>Most bugs that get into and reside inside our homes are harmless. However, you should address the presence of harmful ones, such as bed bugs, roaches, or termites, that can harm you and your home. Additionally, if you notice a significant increase in bug sightings of any kind, it's a good time to perform a home inspection, looking for water or structural damage that could be inviting them in. </p></div>

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Gk replaced some rotten siding and roof supports. He also fixed some leaking flashing. He was polite, skilled, and fairly priced. I couldn't be happier with the results!
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We were thrilled with Ryan, I couldn't say enough good things about him. I think Ryan is a really quality guy. He is a hard worker who does what he says he is going to do. He doesn't take short cuts. He shows up and gets the job done right. He extremely pleasant and we felt extremely happy to...
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I highly recommend 5 Stones Roofing LLC. The owner, Stace DeBusk, has a friendly, upbeat personality with Christian morals. He has a great relationship the the large work crews he employs. His men are courteous and capable and got our work done very quickly. In addition, Stace's previous...
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Perfect. Cristian gave us an estimate for a new metal roof and worked with us to get the best roof we could afford. From the time the crew arrived to completion of the roof was about a day and a half. Total cost was exactly the same as the estimate. Someone came by with a magnet to retrieve any...
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Serving Leakey, TX and surrounding areas

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"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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In business since 2012

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Pest Control questions, answered by experts

Poison will kill small rodents and can seem like the quick and easy way to get rid of them. But—in addition to its inhumane nature—poison has some drawbacks. First of all, if you have small children or pets in the home, setting out poison isn't the best idea, as your pets or children could ingest it.

Poisoned mice and rodents don't die instantly. Instead, it can take several days for the poison to work its way through their system. In the meantime, there's a chance that a predator, such as a cat, fox, or other mammal, will eat the poisoned rodent and become poisoned themselves.

One way to keep pests away is with good housekeeping. Keep ants away with a clean kitchen. They’re less likely to wander in looking to score some free food if there isn’t a mess to find. Wipe down counters, don’t leave dirty dishes around, and keep food in air-tight containers.

Home and yard maintenance can also keep pests away. Seal windows, patch any holes or cracks, and put screens on the vents to prevent bugs, rodents, and other uninvited guests from coming in.

While foxes may find them unpleasant, mothballs are not an effective deterrent. Additionally, mothballs are toxic for humans and animals and should never be used outside. They contain naphthalene or paradichlorobenzene, which are very harmful to the environment. Use safer, more reliable deterrents, or hire a professional wildlife control expert.

Maintain sealed entry points, use deterrents like spikes or sonic devices, and keep areas clean to discourage nesting.

Most bugs that get into and reside inside our homes are harmless. However, you should address the presence of harmful ones, such as bed bugs, roaches, or termites, that can harm you and your home. Additionally, if you notice a significant increase in bug sightings of any kind, it's a good time to perform a home inspection, looking for water or structural damage that could be inviting them in.

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