Are snakes beneficial to have in your yard?

• <div><p>If the snakes in your yard are non-venomous species (like common Rat or Garter snakes), why not consider the live-and-let-live approach? Some benefits of not getting rid of snakes include:</p><ul><li><p>They’re great at controlling disease-spreading rodent populations, including rats, mice, voles, and moles.</p></li><li><p>Some non-venomous species (like the common kingsnake) eat venomous species like rattlesnakes and copperheads.</p></li><li><p>Species like the garter snake keep down populations of garden pests like slugs and grasshoppers.</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Q: Can cockroaches damage appliances?

• <div><p>While cockroaches can contaminate appliances and their contents, they won't cause damage. Cockroaches can spread bacteria like E. coli and salmonella, making it important to keep them out of places where food is stored, such as a refrigerator. When it comes to electronics, however, cockroaches could potentially damage internal electrical components. As the pests navigate inside a TV or console, they may touch high-voltage components that could short out your product. This damage could lead to costly repairs or require replacements.</p></div>

Q: How long do stink bugs live?

• <div><p>The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-long-do-stink-bugs-live.htm">average lifespan of a stink bug</a> is about <b>six to eight months</b>, depending on species and environmental conditions. Their life cycle includes three stages: Egg, nymph, and adult. Eggs hatch in roughly five days to two weeks, followed by a four to six-week nymph stage where they grow and molt. Once fully matured, adult stink bugs focus on reproduction and can fly to new areas, often seeking refuge in homes in search of warmth. </p></div>

Q: Can I use bleach to kill fruit flies?

• <div><p>You can use bleach to kill fruit flies, but it's not the best option because bleach can be toxic to people when used on surfaces. It also isn't as effective as killing flies in drains, as it passes through the drain too quickly to do a thorough job.</p></div>

Q: How do you spot a false chinch bug?

• <div><p>False chinch bugs are generally smaller and somewhat paler than true chinch bugs, although they otherwise look similar. The name is a bit of a misnomer: They act very similarly and both feed on plants by sucking out their juices. However, chinch bug feeding tends to be very destructive to the plant, while strangely the false chinch bug does relatively little damage. </p></div>

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Pest Wise

Pest Wise

Customers say: Quality work

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

15 local quotes requested

Pest Wise LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Michael has always responded promptly easy to work with and does an amazing job keeping the bugs and spiders away from my house."

Marcy F on November 2024

"Michael has always responded promptly easy to work with and does an amazing job keeping the bugs and spiders away from my house."

Marcy F on November 2024

Newby's Pest, Lawn, and Weed Control, LLC

Newby's Pest, Lawn, and Weed Control, LLC

Customers say: Quick response

10 years of experience

Free onsite estimate

Newby's Pest , Lawn, and Weed Control LLC, we pride ourselves on providing quality service that customers can believe in. Whether it is mice or insect removal, we handle all of your pest control needs. Ask us about our monthly service. Also, we provide lawn care, fruit tree services, and weed control around the property. We look forward to working with you. Call us today! 435-586-7337

"Newbys did a poor job . Very unprofessional and not responsive to our concerns. We had the spray our gravel areas for weed control. Their tech person over sprayed their product on our stucco siding as high as 3 feet up. We called him after he left and he told us to just spray it off with our house. That's not my job . A year later I can still see where some of the overspray was. They contacted me about doing our property this year and I explained our experience. She told me the owner would call me back about my concerns. He never did. I would not recommend them for any work."

Dave D on February 2025

"Newbys did a poor job . Very unprofessional and not responsive to our concerns. We had the spray our gravel areas for weed control. Their tech person over sprayed their product on our stucco siding as high as 3 feet up. We called him after he left and he told us to just spray it off with our house. That's not my job . A year later I can still see where some of the overspray was. They contacted me about doing our property this year and I explained our experience. She told me the owner would call me back about my concerns. He never did. I would not recommend them for any work."

Dave D on February 2025

Black wolf pest control

437 S 100 W

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Black wolf pest control

437 S 100 W

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Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

We can take care of any bug problems you have or even bats and mice we can help take care of. We have 8+ years of experience in pest control and ready to help you keep your property bug and rodent free. We all do weed killer for any dirt or gravel areas you want dead.

"Kody was very responsive and quickly responded to my mice in the attic problem. Very fair priced. I would highly recommend!"

Brian J on October 2024

"Kody was very responsive and quickly responded to my mice in the attic problem. Very fair priced. I would highly recommend!"

Brian J on October 2024

Specialized Pest Control and Lawn Care

675 S 600 E

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Specialized Pest Control and Lawn Care

675 S 600 E

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26 years of experience

Specializing in your Satisfaction! Serving Logan, UT and more! Specializing in your Satisfaction Spend time doing the things you love, while letting us do the things you don’t! Tired of spending your weekends doing yard work and making trips to the store to buy do it yourself products you're not sure of? Specialized wants to help by providing services and expertise to give you great results and the information you need. We want to give you a gift that is hard to come by today, free time to do the things you love and enjoy. Services provided by Specialized Pest Control and Lawn Care: • All insect and spider problems • Lawn fertilization, spraying, and aerating • Weed control and management • Tree and shrub spraying • Pasture fertilization and weed control • Weed pre-emergent for flower beds, landscaped areas, etc. • Deep root tree and shrub fertilization • Right of way spraying • Rodent & Wildlife control • Holiday and Event Decorating

Custom Bedbug Inc.

225 S Wooddale Ave #105

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Custom Bedbug Inc.

225 S Wooddale Ave #105

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

With over 9 years of bed bug service. Custom Bedbug has evolved over the years with the latest in technology in bed bug control. We are currently using state of the art thermal remediation equipment to kill all stages of chemical resistant bed bugs.

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Truly Nolen Pest & Termite Control Commercial of Salt Lake, Utah

7741 Allen St

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Truly Nolen Pest & Termite Control Commercial of Salt Lake, Utah

7741 Allen St

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Customers say: True professional

Recommended by 91% of Angi customers

Family-owned since 1938, we’re truly the experts in pest, termite and rodent control for your home or business. We understand year-round pest behavior and eliminate pests for good with Four Seasons, our proactive treatment program that’s backed by our 100% satisfaction guarantee! If a new infestation occurs, we’ll retreat as needed at no additional cost. Call today for a free home inspection! Solution for all types of pests: Termites, Ants, Roaches, Rodents (nontoxic exclusion and removal), Fleas & Ticks, Scorpions, Spiders, Bees, Mosquitoes, Bed Bugs, Home Insulation and More *Free home inspection **Money-back guarantee ***Senior discounts Se habla espanol Buy online and save!

"Very, very professional and thorough."

Kurt Z on January 2020

"Very, very professional and thorough."

Kurt Z on January 2020

Pest Control questions, answered by experts

While cockroaches can contaminate appliances and their contents, they won't cause damage. Cockroaches can spread bacteria like E. coli and salmonella, making it important to keep them out of places where food is stored, such as a refrigerator. When it comes to electronics, however, cockroaches could potentially damage internal electrical components. As the pests navigate inside a TV or console, they may touch high-voltage components that could short out your product. This damage could lead to costly repairs or require replacements.

The average lifespan of a stink bug is about six to eight months, depending on species and environmental conditions. Their life cycle includes three stages: Egg, nymph, and adult. Eggs hatch in roughly five days to two weeks, followed by a four to six-week nymph stage where they grow and molt. Once fully matured, adult stink bugs focus on reproduction and can fly to new areas, often seeking refuge in homes in search of warmth.

If the snakes in your yard are non-venomous species (like common Rat or Garter snakes), why not consider the live-and-let-live approach? Some benefits of not getting rid of snakes include:

They’re great at controlling disease-spreading rodent populations, including rats, mice, voles, and moles.
Some non-venomous species (like the common kingsnake) eat venomous species like rattlesnakes and copperheads.
Species like the garter snake keep down populations of garden pests like slugs and grasshoppers.

You can use bleach to kill fruit flies, but it's not the best option because bleach can be toxic to people when used on surfaces. It also isn't as effective as killing flies in drains, as it passes through the drain too quickly to do a thorough job.

False chinch bugs are generally smaller and somewhat paler than true chinch bugs, although they otherwise look similar. The name is a bit of a misnomer: They act very similarly and both feed on plants by sucking out their juices. However, chinch bug feeding tends to be very destructive to the plant, while strangely the false chinch bug does relatively little damage.

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