What attracts brown recluse spiders to your house?

• <div><p>Brown recluse spiders—and other species of spiders—invite themselves into your home in search of a warm, dry, dark spot with easy access to insects. Food sources, like the insects that live in your house, often <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-attracts-spiders.htm">attract spiders</a> to your home, so if you’ve got a bug problem, you’ll probably have spiders moving in quickly.</p></div>

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Q: Do honey bees sting?

• <div><p>Yes, honey bees can sting, but they typically only do it when they feel their hive is threatened. When honey bees are away from their hive, they&rsquo;re focused on foraging for pollen and nectar, making them unlikely to sting. Only female honey bees, called workers, have stingers, and they will die if they need to use them. Generally, if left undisturbed, honey bees will leave you alone.</p></div>

Q: Is fogging or spraying for mosquitoes better?

• <div><p>Spraying for mosquitos is better than fogging. A mosquito barrier spray is designed to linger on surfaces and kill mosquitos for up to three weeks, and repeated visits from your pest control pro can keep mosquitos out of your yard all season long. Fogging is a short-term fix that only works for about 72 hours and doesn't kill mosquito larvae or eggs. If you&rsquo;re concerned about the environment, a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/dryer-sheets-beer-diy-mosquito-control.htm">natural mosquito repellant</a> may be better than either fogging or spraying.</p></div>

Q: Do wasps sting unprovoked?

• <div><p>No, wasps only attack when they feel threatened. A sting may seem unprovoked to us, but we likely got too close to a nest. Threatened wasps do, however, send out a strong pheromone that instantly attracts any other wasps in the area. </p></div>

Q: Do groundhogs exhibit aggressive behavior?

• <div><p>Groundhogs usually keep their cool despite being easily spooked. However, there are exceptions&mdash;they might get defensive or territorial if they feel threatened or overly concerned. If they sense a threat to their babies, they could get feisty, too. These wild animals are not meant to be kept as pets. If you find babies or an injured groundhog, contact your local animal rescue or wildlife service for guidance.</p></div>

Q: What attracts brown recluse spiders to your house?

• <div><p>Brown recluse spiders&mdash;and other species of spiders&mdash;invite themselves into your home in search of a warm, dry, dark spot with easy access to insects. Food sources, like the insects that live in your house, often <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-attracts-spiders.htm">attract spiders</a> to your home, so if you&rsquo;ve got a bug problem, you&rsquo;ll probably have spiders moving in quickly.</p></div>

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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 May 2021
very professional and courteous young man
J Double Foam Insulation
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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
He did a really good job.
West Texas Property Restoration
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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 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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Bargain Handyman Services has Honest work; Honest Price. I do just about everything that needs to be done around the house, or business offices. Free estimates if in Abilene, TX. $40.00 estimate charge if outside of Abilene, Tx. No employees so that i can keep cost down.

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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.

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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

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!

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T&R Private Contracting free estimates WE DO IT ALL!!!!! no job to big or to small . Jacks Of All Trades . We do Lawn Care, Demolition , Remodeling, Decks,Fencing, carpeting, tounge an groove hard wood flooring,Painting, Sheet rock, pressure washing, Pool Cleaning, Roofing , Clean Ups, Vehicle Repairs, Broke Down an Need a Tow ? Stuck in the mud? Moving an need a Truck and Trailer? Small town people with small town Prices We do your Honey Do's Your Honey Doesn't have time to do! feel Free to Call us 325-518-9735 ANYTHING DONT BE AFRAID TO ASK WHAT WE CAN DO!!!! Have References upon request! Abilene TX will travel Sweetwater,Roby,Clyde,Merkel,Hawley,Anson,Tye, Tuscola https://www.facebook.com/TRPRIVATECONTRACTING

Pest Control questions, answered by experts

Yes, honey bees can sting, but they typically only do it when they feel their hive is threatened. When honey bees are away from their hive, they’re focused on foraging for pollen and nectar, making them unlikely to sting. Only female honey bees, called workers, have stingers, and they will die if they need to use them. Generally, if left undisturbed, honey bees will leave you alone.

Spraying for mosquitos is better than fogging. A mosquito barrier spray is designed to linger on surfaces and kill mosquitos for up to three weeks, and repeated visits from your pest control pro can keep mosquitos out of your yard all season long. Fogging is a short-term fix that only works for about 72 hours and doesn't kill mosquito larvae or eggs. If you’re concerned about the environment, a natural mosquito repellant may be better than either fogging or spraying.

No, wasps only attack when they feel threatened. A sting may seem unprovoked to us, but we likely got too close to a nest. Threatened wasps do, however, send out a strong pheromone that instantly attracts any other wasps in the area.

Groundhogs usually keep their cool despite being easily spooked. However, there are exceptions—they might get defensive or territorial if they feel threatened or overly concerned. If they sense a threat to their babies, they could get feisty, too. These wild animals are not meant to be kept as pets. If you find babies or an injured groundhog, contact your local animal rescue or wildlife service for guidance.

Brown recluse spiders—and other species of spiders—invite themselves into your home in search of a warm, dry, dark spot with easy access to insects. Food sources, like the insects that live in your house, often attract spiders to your home, so if you’ve got a bug problem, you’ll probably have spiders moving in quickly.

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