Does seeing a carpenter ant indoors mean I have an infestation?

• <div><p>No. Carpenter ants range far when seeking out food, usually proteins or sugars. They may be attracted to dead pests near your house, or crumbs in the kitchen or pantry. That doesn’t necessarily mean you have an infestation, or that there is a nest nearby. However, it does mean that the ants have found a way to enter your home, so it’s time to be vigilant.</p></div>

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Q: Why are there suddenly bugs in my house?

• <div><p>Having bugs in our houses is quite normal. However, if you notice a sudden uptick in quantity, there's often a reason behind it. Seasonal weather changes, particularly warm to cool, drive bugs indoors as they look for comfort. Structural damage to your home can open up new ways for them to get in, and a new water leak somewhere in the house can invite them to get comfortable.</p></div>

Q: Why is my house covered in lanternflies?

• <div><p>While the spotted lanternfly&rsquo;s favorite place to stay is the trees and plants they gorge on, they can occasionally congregate in large numbers on buildings and other structures. This may be for height, warmth, or other unknown reasons. However, rest assured that the insects do not do any structural damage to the buildings, and will likely move on within a few weeks or perish with the colder weather.</p></div>

Q: What time of day should I spray my yard for ticks?

• <div><p>The best time of day to spray your yard to repel ticks is in the early morning hours or early in the evening. These times of day tend to be cooler compared with the middle of the day when the sun is hotter. Otherwise, the solution could dry out quicker and prove less effective.</p></div>

Q: Can you get rid of badgers naturally?

• <div><p>Badgers have a strong sense of smell, so it&rsquo;s possible you can deter them with strong scents, such as applying citronella oil to the bottom of your fence, adding crushed scotch bonnet peppers sprinkled throughout your garden, or mixing both of these into a solution to spray around your home and garden.</p></div>

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Last update on December 02, 2025

Reviewed in May 2017
The workers they sent out were supposed to add automatic sprinkler valves to replace manual ones. They drilled a hole in my soffit that needed to be patched because they drilled it in the wrong spot for the conduit. They patched it, not a big deal. That happens. But the men they sent over didn?t...
Lawnscapes Sprinkler Company
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Reviewed in April 2017
He showed up on time. That's about the only positive. After coming into my home he walked to the refrigerator, opened the door, and within less than 2 seconds of listening he proclaimed the compressor had failed. No real diagnosis, no turning the fridge off and back on, didn't even bother to...
Walker Appliance
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Reviewed in March 2015
Initial response and promises were all pretty good and the installation began pretty quickly and smoothly. After that is when it all fell apart. During the installation I have an iPod dock that was set up to play through in ceiling speakers in the house. When I requested that it also be...
Sound By Design
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Reviewed in September 2013
They came over and inspected my lawn. Told me they could get the weeds under control and my yard looking better. I have had one treatment and they will be treating it quarterly. I think the price is very reasonable and am happy with the progress already.
LAWN-ILIZER
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Reviewed in June 2013
They are very prompt and dependable. The price is a little steep but I tried other companies and they did not perform as well as Orgrow has. The Price is for 5 applications to my front yard only. My front is about 3200 square feet. They will give you a free estimate. They give a discount if...
Orgrow Lawn Care
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Reviewed in November 2012
While having other things done that involved working in the attic, I decided that I wanted a security light installed over my garage door. The electrician that Mr. Keyner got to do the job put in one type of fixture requiring two bulbs. The light was one that would automatically come on at night...
Keyner Construction
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Reviewed in December 2011
Gary's performed a service call several days prior to installing a new furnace. Assessment of old furnace was thorough and found cracks in the heat exchanger that were allowing carbon dioxide to escape into the home's interior - understandably, no repairs could be made on a heater with these...
Gary's Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
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Reviewed in September 2011
Lady-Bug did a wonderful job at controlling my pest problems. They were very thorough and was well worth the money. They are very trustworthy and always come when they say they will. I now have them come by now every 3 months and spray the outside. Bugs at my house are a thing of the past!
LADY-BUG SERVICES INC
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Terminix - Texarkana -Termite & Pest Control

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Terminix - Texarkana -Termite & Pest Control

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Customers say: Super punctual

1927 years of experience

When pests or termites move in, you want the ultimate weapon to take them out: Terminix, America’s leading provider of termite and pest control. It's no wonder more than 2.7 million customers trust us to protect their homes and families from the havoc that unwanted intruders can create. You can look to us for a wide range of services to protect your home top to bottom, inside and out: Insulation Service, Moisture Control Solutions, Rodent and Wildlife Service and more. We can even help you win the fight against the bite with our revolutionary Mosquito Service. Don’t trust your home to just anybody. Go big. Go strong. Go Terminix. Protector of home since 1927.

Bugs Burney Pest Control

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Bugs Burney Pest Control

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Customers say: Super punctual

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

Bugs Burney Pest Control is a family owned & operated business that has been west texas’ premier pest control service since 1955. Licensed and insured, we expertly serve the texas panhandle area and specialize in the unique needs of this area. Additional phone numbers - (806) 273-6113, (806) 665-0395 & (806) 341-7742. Additional contact name - Norma Burney. Additional address - PO Box 31321, Amarillo, TX 79120.

LADY-BUG SERVICES INC

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LADY-BUG SERVICES INC

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Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 90% of Angi customers

Lady-Bug Services, Inc. is owned by Brad Turner, a second generation pest management professional. Brad and his staff have over 60 years of combined experience. We strive to treat each customer the way we would want to be treated.

Big K's Pest Control

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Big K's Pest Control

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Customers say: Terrific value

2012 years of experience

Big K's Pest Control can assist you with your pest control needs.

Aardvark Affordable Pest

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Aardvark Affordable Pest

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Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

We offer comprehensive residential and commercial pest control services with evening and weekend appointments our specialty. We are locally owned and operated with no franchise pricing or contract requirements.

Plunkett's Pest Cotrol

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Plunkett's Pest Cotrol

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1915 years of experience

With over 100 years in business, we are earning your trust. Founded in 1915, Plunkett’s Pest Control is a family-owned & operated company with third-generation ownership. Plunkett’s delivers professional pest control services to residential and commercial clients in 20 states and growing. Our entire staff is knowledgeable, trustworthy, resourceful, and passionate about preventing & solving pest concerns for our clients and safeguarding the communities we call home.

WEST TEXAS PEST CONTROL

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WEST TEXAS PEST CONTROL

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Customers say: Super punctual

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

Residential customers need to pay with a debit or Credit Card over the phone when making the appointment or pay the technician when he shows up to do the job.

THOMPSON'S LAWN & LANDSCAPE

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THOMPSON'S LAWN & LANDSCAPE

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2000 years of experience

Landscaping & Tree Service

Inspection Consultants Group

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Inspection Consultants Group

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1969 years of experience

Inspection Consultants Group is a group of professional Home and Commercial Real Estate Inspection serving the Texas Panhandle area. We offer one price Home Inspections for any size/any price range home, same day inspection reports and next day service, in most cases.

A STAR PEST CONTROL

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A STAR PEST CONTROL

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1971 years of experience

We are a family owned family run business that started in the early 70's. We service the Texas Panhandle and will travel as far south as Lubbock. We accept cash and check for services.

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Pest Control questions, answered by experts

Having bugs in our houses is quite normal. However, if you notice a sudden uptick in quantity, there's often a reason behind it. Seasonal weather changes, particularly warm to cool, drive bugs indoors as they look for comfort. Structural damage to your home can open up new ways for them to get in, and a new water leak somewhere in the house can invite them to get comfortable.

No. Carpenter ants range far when seeking out food, usually proteins or sugars. They may be attracted to dead pests near your house, or crumbs in the kitchen or pantry. That doesn’t necessarily mean you have an infestation, or that there is a nest nearby. However, it does mean that the ants have found a way to enter your home, so it’s time to be vigilant.

While the spotted lanternfly’s favorite place to stay is the trees and plants they gorge on, they can occasionally congregate in large numbers on buildings and other structures. This may be for height, warmth, or other unknown reasons. However, rest assured that the insects do not do any structural damage to the buildings, and will likely move on within a few weeks or perish with the colder weather.

The best time of day to spray your yard to repel ticks is in the early morning hours or early in the evening. These times of day tend to be cooler compared with the middle of the day when the sun is hotter. Otherwise, the solution could dry out quicker and prove less effective.

Badgers have a strong sense of smell, so it’s possible you can deter them with strong scents, such as applying citronella oil to the bottom of your fence, adding crushed scotch bonnet peppers sprinkled throughout your garden, or mixing both of these into a solution to spray around your home and garden.

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