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The Fireplace Doctor
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Pest Control - Birds and BatsPest Control - RodentsPest Control - Small Animals+1 more

Serving Painter, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"They did a great job. They solved all the problems I had with the chimney and it’s been working perfectly ever since. They also fixed a problem on the roof around the chimney; they replaced the wood around the chimney with a material that would never rot, so they fixed it even better than it was before. It took them a couple of days to do the work. They took care of all the cleanup as well. We've been real happy with them."
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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Pestivo Pest Solutions
New to Angi
Pest Control - Birds and BatsPest Control - RodentsPest Control - Small Animals

Serving Painter, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We Are A All In One Company From Pest Control To Construction. We Are A Highly Rated Pest Control And Construction Company That Offer Great Rates And Fantastic Customer Service. We Service The DMV With Pride And Integrity. Our Team Is Filled With Knowledge And A Passion For The Work They Do. Our Mission Is To Ensure That Our Clients Get Outstanding Services While On A Friendly Budget. Our Team Focus On Building A Top Notch Bond With Our Clients. We are A Licensed Insured And Bonded Company.

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Animal Removal FAQs, answered by experts

Bobcats do attack domesticated animals, like small dogs and cats. Your pets are especially at risk if they’re below 30 pounds. The best way to protect your pets is to keep them safely indoors at night when bobcats are more likely to be roaming or being outside with your pets so they’re not unaccompanied.

Groundhogs have a strong aversion to powerful scents, including garlic, ammonia, vinegar, hot peppers like cayenne, and predator urine. Various herbs such as rosemary, lavender, basil, mint, sage, thyme, and oregano can also act as deterrents. You can strategically use these odors around your property by planting these crops near your garden and by the entrances to groundhog burrows. Commercially available repellents offer another option, and for best results, scent-based deterrents should be used alongside other preventive measures.

Don’t let it run off without scaring it away through shouting, loud noises, waving your arms, or even throwing some rocks in its general direction if possible. You want the bobcat to get away with the thought that this place is not safe for them, which will dissuade them from returning.

Groundhogs love to eat a variety of plant matter. This includes beans, peas, sunflowers, tender greens such as leafy vegetables, clover, dandelion, and alfalfa, and sweet fruits such as apples and berries. Groundhogs eat up to a pound and a half of plant matter each day, so household gardens often become their prime target.

You can take multiple approaches to keep animals out of your edible landscape. You can use natural repellents such as mint and cayenne pepper to deter them from your garden. You can also build a fence (or opt for a privet hedge) or keep the most enticing plants in a sectioned-off area. The most efficient method of keeping your four-legged guests at bay is to determine what animal it is and create a customized plan for them. 

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