What attracts paper wasps?

• <div><p>Paper wasps, like many other wasps, are attracted to sweet smells that remind them of nectar. That’s why wasps may buzz around you as you snack on watermelon on the patio. They may also like the scent of certain perfumes. Standing water attracts these wasps, too.</p><p>Paper wasps are also attracted to warm, sheltered spaces, where they can build nests and raise larva in protected areas away from predators. They may also be attracted to untreated wood on your deck or fence, as they use wood pulp to build nests.</p></div>

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Q: Should I sleep with bed bugs?

• <div><p>While it may seem counterintuitive to continue sleeping in a room with bed bugs, it&rsquo;s the best option to avoid spreading the infestation to other rooms, homes, or surfaces. In the nights before your bed bug removal professional arrives, continue sleeping in the same bed, but wear as much protective clothing as possible, such as long pants, long socks, and long-sleeve shirts. That way, you&rsquo;ll limit the number of bites during the night.</p></div>

Q: How long does it take roach spray to work?

• <div><p>Roach spray usually starts working almost immediately on contact&mdash;within seconds to a few minutes. However, if it's a residual spray designed to keep killing over time, it can take hours or even days to fully affect roaches that come into contact with treated surfaces. For larger infestations, it may take at least a week to see a noticeable drop in activity, since not all roaches are exposed at once.</p></div>

Q: At what temperature do bed bugs die cold?

• <div><p>To freeze bed bugs, they&rsquo;ll need to be exposed to very low temperatures of 0 degrees Fahrenheit or lower for at least 4 days. You can use a remote thermostat to determine when the infested item reaches 0 degrees. Keep in mind that bed bug professionals have the high-quality tools and equipment needed to eradicate bugs using extreme cold, so it&rsquo;s best to hire a pro for this method.</p></div>

Q: Are there eco-friendly termite treatments?

• <div><p>It is very difficult to remove a colony entirely without using some kind of insecticide. However, some treatments are safer than others. Diatomaceous earth is a non-toxic powder application that creates barriers that insects can&rsquo;t pass through. Some pest control companies offer liquid nitrogen treatments to freeze out termites without using pesticides. Some chemical treatments are safer to use around plants, water, and wildlife than others. Bait stations are generally less damaging to the environment than sprayed termiticides.</p></div>

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Last update on November 27, 2025

Reviewed in March 2023
I can't say enough good things about Lone Star Lawn and Pest. We've had them for years now and they never disappoint! We can walk in our yard barefoot without fear of sticker patches or seeing patches of weeds and bare spots where grass should be. We've even had a neighbor ask us what we're...
LONE STAR LAWN & LANDSCAPE
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Reviewed in March 2021
Scheduling issues. Inefficient control of our yard issues. Really nice techs though!
TruGreen
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Reviewed in April 2019
Both times Chris came out & gave me an estimate. Work was started promptly and finished on time. The work done was excellent and to the estimate. In addition to tractor work they also do barn/shop building, fencing, pasture spraying, seeding, weed control, & welding. A real quality firm to do...
Chris Gardner Services
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Reviewed in June 2018
Initially my home warranty company (Old Republic Home Protection Co.) had assigned another HVAC company that never showed up. So I asked ORHP to assign a different company. They assigned Fire and Ice on Thursday morning around 9am. About two hours later, Jacob from Fire & Ice phoned. He said he...
Fire and Ice Heating and Cooling
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Reviewed in August 2017
After realizing that a control panel was faulty I ordered a new one and they were to come back and install it the following Tuesday or Wednesday. He did not respond to confirm those time so we agreed to a Saturday morning appointment. Incline did not show up or call or email - just disappeared....
Incline Air Htg. & AC
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Reviewed in August 2014
We bought a home in July with a yard that had been very neglected and called requesting a weed spray to start getting it under control. The guys came out and fertilized and spot sprayed (as this was there July protocol). We called and said this was not what we requested, and they did come back...
Weed Patrol
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Reviewed in February 2013
We took our RV in for repair service on the generator and hot water heater. They did the generator service and it appears its working ok. However the water heater is another story. We told them the water was getting too hot so they charged us $115 labor plus parts to change the thermostat and...
ANGELO RV
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Reviewed in November 2012
My gas hot water heater located in my attic quit working in September, 2011. I contacted Flournoy Plumbing who sent a plumber over to check it out. The gas hot water heater could not be repaired and since it had to be replaced I inquired about a "tankless" hot water heater. I informed the...
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18 years of experience

Texas Bat Solutions is professional bat removal service located in Houston, TX. We have over 30 years of combined experience in Bat Control. We provide effective bat removal, guano cleanup, decontamination, and odor removal. Our 6 Step Process is guaranteed to remove bats from your structure. We offer fast responses, free estimates, and competitive pricing. Call Us at (832) 726-2771 if you want the job done right the first time! If You Got Bats, Look No Further than Texas Bat Solutions!

Trademark Restoration Services is a full service general contractor specializing in new and reroofing projects, siding, gutter, window, and skylight installation and replacement We provide 24 hour emergency service and prompt free estimates. We are also well versed in insurance restoration and can help with every step from filing a claim, to ensuring your best interest are upheld while dealing with your adjuster and provider, to providing you with the longest and most comprehensive warranty in the industry. Don't Wait...Call Today!

"If you want any kind of service after the job is complete, don't use this company. I had a leak, it is my fault. Never shows up at designated time. Then puts you on ignore. Flashing at chimney ripped during tear off. Says my fault. First roof never leaked in 16 years. They put roof on and first big rain, we have a leak. My fault."

Charles K on June 2018

"If you want any kind of service after the job is complete, don't use this company. I had a leak, it is my fault. Never shows up at designated time. Then puts you on ignore. Flashing at chimney ripped during tear off. Says my fault. First roof never leaked in 16 years. They put roof on and first big rain, we have a leak. My fault."

Charles K on June 2018

Terminix - Abilene -Termite & Pest Control

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Terminix - Abilene -Termite & Pest Control

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Customers say: Quality work

Recommended by 90% of Angi customers

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.

Pest Control questions, answered by experts

While it may seem counterintuitive to continue sleeping in a room with bed bugs, it’s the best option to avoid spreading the infestation to other rooms, homes, or surfaces. In the nights before your bed bug removal professional arrives, continue sleeping in the same bed, but wear as much protective clothing as possible, such as long pants, long socks, and long-sleeve shirts. That way, you’ll limit the number of bites during the night.

Paper wasps, like many other wasps, are attracted to sweet smells that remind them of nectar. That’s why wasps may buzz around you as you snack on watermelon on the patio. They may also like the scent of certain perfumes. Standing water attracts these wasps, too.

Paper wasps are also attracted to warm, sheltered spaces, where they can build nests and raise larva in protected areas away from predators. They may also be attracted to untreated wood on your deck or fence, as they use wood pulp to build nests.

Roach spray usually starts working almost immediately on contact—within seconds to a few minutes. However, if it's a residual spray designed to keep killing over time, it can take hours or even days to fully affect roaches that come into contact with treated surfaces. For larger infestations, it may take at least a week to see a noticeable drop in activity, since not all roaches are exposed at once.

To freeze bed bugs, they’ll need to be exposed to very low temperatures of 0 degrees Fahrenheit or lower for at least 4 days. You can use a remote thermostat to determine when the infested item reaches 0 degrees. Keep in mind that bed bug professionals have the high-quality tools and equipment needed to eradicate bugs using extreme cold, so it’s best to hire a pro for this method.

It is very difficult to remove a colony entirely without using some kind of insecticide. However, some treatments are safer than others. Diatomaceous earth is a non-toxic powder application that creates barriers that insects can’t pass through. Some pest control companies offer liquid nitrogen treatments to freeze out termites without using pesticides. Some chemical treatments are safer to use around plants, water, and wildlife than others. Bait stations are generally less damaging to the environment than sprayed termiticides.

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