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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

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.

Since they are cold-blooded, snakes find cool toilet bowls attractive, especially during hot weather. Or they may be seeking to escape the plumbing and find a spot in your home where they can warm up on a cold night. Snakes may also be looking for food.

Whether you, your dog, or your cat has been sprayed, Poison Control recommends using a solution of 1 quart of 3% (household strength) hydrogen peroxide, ¼ cup of baking soda, and 1 teaspoonful of liquid dish detergent mixed together and immediately applied to the sprayed fur or skin to get rid of skunk smell. After leaving it on for five minutes, rinse with water. If your eyes get sprayed, rinse for at least 15 minutes with room-temperature water.

You should never use toxic baits or poisons, such as rodenticides designed for mice and rats, to kill or trap possums. Using these toxicants is illegal in many areas and can lead to fines or other penalties. Furthermore, these poisons can cause unnecessary suffering for the animal and pose a significant risk of accidental poisoning to pets or other neighborhood wildlife. Instead of using poisons, it is best to stick with humane methods like live trapping.

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