Why do phorid flies keep coming back?

• <div><p>Even with professional pest control and taking your own drastic measures to eliminate a phorid fly infestation, it can be difficult to get rid of these pests for good. If you find that phorid flies keep appearing in your home, it’s very likely that you have a persistent source of moisture such as a drain leak or a cracked sewer. Another culprit could be a decaying animal carcass in your home’s foundations.</p></div>

What happens to a roach when you spray it?

• <div><p>When you spray a roach, the chemicals, usually a mix of neurotoxins like pyrethroids or pyrethrins, start affecting its nervous system almost immediately. It disrupts the roach’s nerve signals, causing paralysis and eventually death. You'll often see the roach twitch, flip over on its back, and stop moving within seconds to minutes.</p></div>

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Q: Do I need to treat my property for ticks?

• <div><p>Ticks aren't dangerous, but their bites are often imperceptible thanks to a numbing agent in their saliva. They can carry and transmit pathogens to people and animals, leading to diseases such as anaplasmosis, babesiosis, and Lyme disease. So if you live in a region with a high tick prevalence, tick treatment is worthwhile to keep your family and pets safe.</p></div>

Q: Do mothballs keep iguanas away?

• <div><p>Some suggest mothballs as a deterrent for iguanas, but they are ineffective and harmful. Mothballs contain chemicals like naphthalene or paradichlorobenzene, which are toxic to humans and animals, including iguanas. The fumes can cause respiratory problems, skin irritation, and other health issues. Moreover, using mothballs outdoors is not recommended, as they contaminate soil and water sources.</p></div>

Q: What scent will keep wasps away?

• <div><p>Wasps dislike a great many essential oils, such as clove, geranium, and lemongrass. Combine a few drops of each in a cup and place this cup outside to repel wasps from your immediate surroundings. </p></div>

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We contracted with handyman services after getting a job bid from Joel Amaya. He gave us a fair price and stated work immediately. He and his crew put in a new ceiling sheet rock in our back room, installed new flooring, textured and painted the wall and trim, and added a trim and two...
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Reviewed in March 2024
They are busy because they are good, get an appointment asap.
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Reviewed in November 2023
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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Reviewed in December 2022
They have quality work and you get what you pay for. They're very good!
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Reviewed in June 2022
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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Reviewed in May 2022
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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Reviewed in May 2021
When they set an appointment they are on time (if they got tied on another job they have always called to let me know on the delay) I have called them three times for different thing repair work (rat damage) new ac/heat unit. All ways did the work in a timely manager and reasonably rates never...
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Reviewed in January 2020
The owner lied to get the business to start with. He gave me a 5 year warranty, but would not service the warranty after a year. He said he was out of San Antonio, but was out of Saginaw, Tx. Eddie Gallagher is a real smooth scam artist. Filed complaint with BBB and all he did was argue and tell...
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Reviewed in July 2018
Fine folks, knowledgeable and professional
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Reviewed in September 2017
I would recommend Smith's Tree Care Service.
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Serving Leakey, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 1927

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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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Response time12 hrs

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Serving Leakey, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

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"United Air Temp was able to procure a replacement furnace controller board in a couple of days and Zachary was out within 4 days of the initial visit. The furnace now works very well."

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Terminix

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When it comes to protecting homes, Terminix has satisfied more customers than any other insect and pest control company in the industry, with more than 15 million service visits annually.

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Pest Control questions, answered by experts

Ticks aren't dangerous, but their bites are often imperceptible thanks to a numbing agent in their saliva. They can carry and transmit pathogens to people and animals, leading to diseases such as anaplasmosis, babesiosis, and Lyme disease. So if you live in a region with a high tick prevalence, tick treatment is worthwhile to keep your family and pets safe.

Even with professional pest control and taking your own drastic measures to eliminate a phorid fly infestation, it can be difficult to get rid of these pests for good. If you find that phorid flies keep appearing in your home, it’s very likely that you have a persistent source of moisture such as a drain leak or a cracked sewer. Another culprit could be a decaying animal carcass in your home’s foundations.

Some suggest mothballs as a deterrent for iguanas, but they are ineffective and harmful. Mothballs contain chemicals like naphthalene or paradichlorobenzene, which are toxic to humans and animals, including iguanas. The fumes can cause respiratory problems, skin irritation, and other health issues. Moreover, using mothballs outdoors is not recommended, as they contaminate soil and water sources.

Wasps dislike a great many essential oils, such as clove, geranium, and lemongrass. Combine a few drops of each in a cup and place this cup outside to repel wasps from your immediate surroundings.

When you spray a roach, the chemicals, usually a mix of neurotoxins like pyrethroids or pyrethrins, start affecting its nervous system almost immediately. It disrupts the roach’s nerve signals, causing paralysis and eventually death. You'll often see the roach twitch, flip over on its back, and stop moving within seconds to minutes.

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