Do I need to worry about rats in my yard but not in my house?

• <div><p>Seeing a rat or two isn’t uncommon, especially in mild climates. That doesn’t mean they are actively a danger to your home. The problem is when you start seeing rats regularly in your yard, there’s a good chance they are also looking for ways to get into your house or other buildings. All they need is a small hole or gap, and they have a new place to nest -- which is bad news for you. Stay cautious if you start seeing rats in your yard all the time. </p></div>

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Q: How long does it take for an exterminator to get rid of roaches?

• <div><p>The length of time it will take for an exterminator to successfully get rid of roaches in your home depends on the type of roach, the severity of the infestation, and the extermination method. While some smaller infestations may be effective within 1 to 3 days, most exterminations take around 2 to 8 weeks to work completely. More severe infestations can take up to 6 months to fully get rid of cockroaches. </p></div>

Q: What's the difference between fruit flies and gnats?

• <div><p>The difference between fruit flies and <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-attracts-gnats.htm">gnats</a> is the foods they eat. Fruit flies eat overripe fruit and high-fructose organic substances. Fungus gnats live in the soil and feed on houseplants. Both are quite small, but if you can discern their appearance, you'll also notice that fruit flies are a lighter tan color, while fungus gnats are a darker gray or black.</p></div>

Q: Will fleas die off in the winter if I don’t want to pay for an exterminator?

• <div><p>Cold winter months won&rsquo;t always kill off fleas completely. Your home is typically warm enough for fleas to survive or, at least, for the eggs to lay dormant, ready to hatch when warmer weather arrives. Plus, waiting for the winter isn&rsquo;t a good idea. The infestation will continue to grow, and fleas carry pathogens that can harm humans and pets. </p></div>

Q: Do I need to worry about rats in my yard but not in my house?

• <div><p>Seeing a rat or two isn&rsquo;t uncommon, especially in mild climates. That doesn&rsquo;t mean they are actively a danger to your home. The problem is when you start seeing rats regularly in your yard, there&rsquo;s a good chance they are also looking for ways to get into your house or other buildings. All they need is a small hole or gap, and they have a new place to nest -- which is bad news for you. Stay cautious if you start seeing rats in your yard all the time. </p></div>

Q: Will skunks leave on their own?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s possible that skunks will leave on their own. Skunks may appear briefly on your property and move on if they cannot find food. However, waiting them out is not a foolproof solution. If the skunk finds a food source on or near your property and builds a nest, the animal will almost certainly not choose to move. If you can eliminate food sources, you&rsquo;ll have a better chance of seeing the skunk leave on its own. </p></div>

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Mario did a great job. I appreciated his effort to do as we asked. I will use him again!
Utah Innovation Exterior, Inc.
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Reviewed in March 2025
Craig was on time for our estimate. Completely diagnosed our problems and his price was better than expected. While others had proposed short cut questionable approaches to our repairs, Craig only suggested top quality , code compliant repairs. On Schedule, he showed up completely prepared...
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Reviewed in November 2024
Vance was very efficient remodeling an old shower that needed extensive work. He handled the unexpected problems with ease, knowing just what to do to fix the problem. He was dependable, easy to work with and his work is top notch! He made an old unattractive bathroom brand new!
Leeway Handyman LLC
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Reviewed in 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.
Pest Wise
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Reviewed in June 2024
I have a big yard that was a mesh with years of weeds. He listened to my needs and came right in and did the job cleaned it up and it looks great thank you Nathan.
Green Landscaping LLC
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Reviewed in March 2024
This company did everything we asked of them. The job was professional and superb. We are very happy with how it looks. There was a storm coming in and they worked to finish our roof before it started snowing. We were so grateful. I would highly recommend this company
Peaking Engineering and Construction, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2024
Great company to work for and have work for you
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Reviewed in January 2024
Very knowledgeable about what I needed done and got the job done fast will be back for follow up.
Sentinel Pest Services
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Reviewed in March 2023
Mike and his team were so professional. I have used this company last summer, the ants were out of control. He sprayed one time, I was very impressed that the ants are gone, They are always available, always answer their phones, or get back with me quickly. I highly recommend this company....
Pest Wise
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Reviewed in March 2022
Our team was amazing. Sandra, Devin, Liam did an awesome job and were extremely helpful. We highly recommend All My Son's moving.
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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!

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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

Pest Control questions, answered by experts

The length of time it will take for an exterminator to successfully get rid of roaches in your home depends on the type of roach, the severity of the infestation, and the extermination method. While some smaller infestations may be effective within 1 to 3 days, most exterminations take around 2 to 8 weeks to work completely. More severe infestations can take up to 6 months to fully get rid of cockroaches.

The difference between fruit flies and gnats is the foods they eat. Fruit flies eat overripe fruit and high-fructose organic substances. Fungus gnats live in the soil and feed on houseplants. Both are quite small, but if you can discern their appearance, you'll also notice that fruit flies are a lighter tan color, while fungus gnats are a darker gray or black.

Cold winter months won’t always kill off fleas completely. Your home is typically warm enough for fleas to survive or, at least, for the eggs to lay dormant, ready to hatch when warmer weather arrives. Plus, waiting for the winter isn’t a good idea. The infestation will continue to grow, and fleas carry pathogens that can harm humans and pets.

Seeing a rat or two isn’t uncommon, especially in mild climates. That doesn’t mean they are actively a danger to your home. The problem is when you start seeing rats regularly in your yard, there’s a good chance they are also looking for ways to get into your house or other buildings. All they need is a small hole or gap, and they have a new place to nest -- which is bad news for you. Stay cautious if you start seeing rats in your yard all the time.

It’s possible that skunks will leave on their own. Skunks may appear briefly on your property and move on if they cannot find food. However, waiting them out is not a foolproof solution. If the skunk finds a food source on or near your property and builds a nest, the animal will almost certainly not choose to move. If you can eliminate food sources, you’ll have a better chance of seeing the skunk leave on its own.

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