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Q: Should I worry about bats in my yard?

• <div><p>No, you shouldn&rsquo;t have to worry about bats in your yard as long as they don&rsquo;t make their way inside your house. Typically, bats hang around backyards in order to consume bugs, especially if they&rsquo;re located in the U.S. Bats that are native to North America can consume more than 500 bugs per hour, so they may actually benefit your yard if mosquitoes are prevalent. </p></div>

Q: Is it less expensive to use preventative methods than exterminating a flea infestation?

• <div><p>Absolutely! Keeping up to date with regular flea treatments for pets, washing their bedding, and vacuuming regularly are all simple and inexpensive ways to help prevent a flea infestation from developing in the first place. </p><p>Annual flea control treatments for your pet typically cost between <b>$40 and $200</b>. Talk to your vet about safe and effective options.</p><p>Keeping up with garden maintenance also helps make your yard less inviting for fleas. Mow your lawn regularly, don&rsquo;t overwater, and avoid attracting rodents by carefully storing food waste, removing clutter, and sealing holes.</p></div>

Q: Do carpenter ants go away on their own?

• <div><p>Carpenter ants can go away on their own if their food source is eliminated, but this could take weeks or months. If you have an infestation on your hands, carpenter ants need to be treated by pesticides from a licensed professional in order to go away as soon as possible.</p></div>

Q: What is the main cause of roaches?

• <div><p>Roaches entering your home or infesting an area are usually the result of poor sanitation. Cockroaches feed off of crumbs, spills, food scraps, and other organic matter, so they&rsquo;re more likely to stick around and come back for more if your space isn&rsquo;t cleaned up regularly. Maintain your home and prevent roaches by cleaning the kitchen area daily, sealing food tightly, removing open water sources, and eliminating clutter.</p></div>

Q: How do I permanently get rid of gophers?

• <div><p>Gophers are ubiquitous in certain areas, and the only way to completely get rid of them is to put down gopher wire two feet below the surface of your soil and vertically along the edges of your yard. Unfortunately, this may not be a practical solution unless you&rsquo;re completely redoing your yard or installing an aboveground garden. Alternatively, you may consider putting underground rock barriers around the edge of your yard to discourage gopher visits. However, you&rsquo;ll still likely get some pests because they can dig as deep as 6 feet below the surface.</p></div>

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Last update on December 17, 2025

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Abelino Tree Service & Landscaping is very efficient & professional. They came and gave me an estimate and were here the next day. They did a great job. I would highly recommend them.
Abelino Tzul Tree Service
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Reviewed in May 2025
Fermin does an excellent job! Would recommend for any of your tree removal needs!
Timber Pro Tree Service
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Reviewed in November 2024
This is a great company. Very professional and courteous. They do a awesome job and very clean. I highly recommend this company!!!!!
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Reviewed in July 2024
Did an especially good job with removing overgrown shrubs, mulching, installing quarter round, and cleaning gutters. I truly appreciated that he kept in touch and was prompt in responding to calls and texts.
East River General Contractors
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Reviewed in February 2024
Great work. Very efficient and good work removing the leaves in my front and back yard. Recommended!!!
Belcher Services
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Reviewed in July 2022
Good people did a good job on cleaning gutters and pressure washing walks , steps, and gazebo.
Let's Wash, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2022
They were very nolagiable of the mold
Dynamic Mold Remediation
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Reviewed in August 2021
Prestine did an excellent job. I would highly recommend them to anyone.
Pristine Pressure Washing, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2021
Tyler was very prompt and professional in explaining how the Radon mitigation system would be installed and work. I am a realtor and the buyers and sellers agreed to set aside funds to have the work done after closing. I will definitely keep this contact for future clients, as well as, make sure...
Lucas Contracting, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2018
I had 2 projects for him to complete. He was unable to hard wire a ceiling fan as I originally asked about, but did install a new remote control that works good. He charged $160 which I feel was a little pricey since I purchased the remote control component, but it works. The second project...
Ben Franklin Electric
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TruGreen

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Serving Max Meadows, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1974

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"Service representative was very knowledgeable about lawn, shrub, and pest control."

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Lyons Wildlife Control & Removal

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Serving Max Meadows, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

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Emergency services offered

"hope you don't get a snake problem"

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Response time5 hrs

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Max Meadows, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1927

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"We found evidence of termite infestation. They responded quickly and inspected property the following day. Price was reasonable and employee was knowledgeable. He explained scope of work and options thoroughly. We added pest control as additional price was very reasonable. Work was performed the following day and we are satisfied with service."

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Terminix - Salisbury -Termite & Pest Control

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Serving Max Meadows, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1927

"They seem to do a good job on the pest control. The treatments seem to be working. The technicians seem curteous. We have asked them to make morning appointments and they usually come in the afternoon. I feel they should have it in their system that we like to take the morning appointments."

Recommended by83%of homeowners

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CSI Home and Commercial Services

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Serving Max Meadows, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

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"They were prompt and kept my house free of pests. They were very reasonably priced and professional. Would absolutely recommend them!
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Recommended by97%of homeowners

Serving Max Meadows, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1927

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"Very friendly tech came to examine our house. He was really late, but this did not matter - lost his way. The cost was way beyond what we are willing to pay for pest control (over $1000) but we do have a fairly problematic carpenter bee problem."

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Patterson Pest Control

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Serving Max Meadows, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Patterson Pest Control, LLC, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. With 25 years in the business, we offer quality experience, integrity and honesty. 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. Patterson Pest Control, LLC..."Where honesty is the only policy".

Response time12 hrs

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Max Meadows, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

Emergency services offered

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"They di not find any problems. They cleaned up after themselves. All in all it was good experience. I purchased the service through Groupon.
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Recommended by78%of homeowners

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American Home Shield – Home Warranty

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Serving Max Meadows, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

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"I have a contract with them so I have to use them again. It pays for itself eventually if you get good repair people. You don't control who they send."

Recommended by65%of homeowners

Serving Max Meadows, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1927

When it comes to protecting homes, Terminix has satisfied more customers than any other insect and pest control company in the industry, with more than 15 million service visits annually.

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Pest Control questions, answered by experts

No, you shouldn’t have to worry about bats in your yard as long as they don’t make their way inside your house. Typically, bats hang around backyards in order to consume bugs, especially if they’re located in the U.S. Bats that are native to North America can consume more than 500 bugs per hour, so they may actually benefit your yard if mosquitoes are prevalent.

Absolutely! Keeping up to date with regular flea treatments for pets, washing their bedding, and vacuuming regularly are all simple and inexpensive ways to help prevent a flea infestation from developing in the first place.

Annual flea control treatments for your pet typically cost between $40 and $200. Talk to your vet about safe and effective options.

Keeping up with garden maintenance also helps make your yard less inviting for fleas. Mow your lawn regularly, don’t overwater, and avoid attracting rodents by carefully storing food waste, removing clutter, and sealing holes.

Carpenter ants can go away on their own if their food source is eliminated, but this could take weeks or months. If you have an infestation on your hands, carpenter ants need to be treated by pesticides from a licensed professional in order to go away as soon as possible.

Roaches entering your home or infesting an area are usually the result of poor sanitation. Cockroaches feed off of crumbs, spills, food scraps, and other organic matter, so they’re more likely to stick around and come back for more if your space isn’t cleaned up regularly. Maintain your home and prevent roaches by cleaning the kitchen area daily, sealing food tightly, removing open water sources, and eliminating clutter.

Gophers are ubiquitous in certain areas, and the only way to completely get rid of them is to put down gopher wire two feet below the surface of your soil and vertically along the edges of your yard. Unfortunately, this may not be a practical solution unless you’re completely redoing your yard or installing an aboveground garden. Alternatively, you may consider putting underground rock barriers around the edge of your yard to discourage gopher visits. However, you’ll still likely get some pests because they can dig as deep as 6 feet below the surface.

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