Is spraying mosquitos bad?

• <div><p>Spraying mosquitos involves exposing your household to chemicals that may affect their health. Spraying chemicals in your yard can also harm other insects and plants, throwing off your yard’s ecosystem. In fact, some of the insects may naturally eat or kill mosquitos. Consider the personal and environmental effects before installing a mosquito misting system. </p></div>

What’s the difference between pest control and wildlife removal?

• <div><p>Calling your local exterminator at the first sign of a wild animal problem might be tempting. But <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-pest-control-service-cost.htm">pest control</a> isn’t the same as wildlife removal, and you’ll want to stick with a wildlife removal pro for this job. <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/exterminators/">Pest control exterminators</a> treat for insect removal and may even use poisonous sprays. Wildlife removal companies only use poison as a last resort and always try humane methods first—taking special care not to harm wild animals.</p></div>

When are skunks most active?

• <div><p>Skunks are nocturnal creatures and are most active around dusk and dawn. Skunks are also dormant or inactive in the winter, and you’ll see more activity as the weather warms up. They’re highly active in the spring when they’re foraging for fresh food.</p></div>

What can I put around my home’s foundation to keep mice away?

• <div><p>One of the best <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-do-you-get-rid-mice.htm">ways to get rid of mice</a> is to prevent them from showing up in the first place with smart tricks—like placing a deterrent around the foundation of your house. Try building a barrier of rocks to make it harder for such rodents to get cozy in the small corners and crawl spaces that might give them access to the interior.</p></div>

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Q: Can you get rid of wolves naturally?

• <div><p>Yes, you can get rid of wolves naturally using nonlethal deterrents, like motion-activated lighting or loud music. You can also get rid of wolves with the same methods that apply to keeping other wildlife away&mdash;strong and tall fencing, a guard dog, and a clean property free from potential food sources. </p></div>

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Reviewed in January 2025
Ryan was a great guy and did a great job cutting down a tree for me and was great on communication with me.Would hire Ryan again. Thanks
Woodsman Provisions & Services
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Reviewed in July 2023
They were prompt anf reasonable and were able to trace down the faults in a pretty unusual problem. I'd certainly use them again.
Minuteman Heating Cooling Refrigeration, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2017
They replaced the aquastat and one of the control heads. Worked great after that
Al Terry Plumbing And Heating Inc
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Reviewed in December 2014
First we received a call from Max Beer the owner of Maxtech Audio, he said he was on the Florida West coast and that he had an installer in Ft Lauderdale named Troy and he would be in touch to arrange a date and time for the work which was done. To begin with Troy showed up 4 hours late . He...
MAXTECH AUDIO
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Reviewed in January 2014
I have used them several times and have found them more than fair, even helping get a water tank replaced under warranty.
Roscia's Plumbing & Heating Inc
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Reviewed in June 2013
I spoke with someone at this company. The gentleman stated that he would come to our house to evaluate our mouse infestation problem. I was given so many prices for various services so that it was impossible for me to tell what the charge would be. The very professional, knowledgeable...
JP Pest Services
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Reviewed in July 2012
They cut the line while they were digging, it was taped with just electric tape not waterproofed and left above ground. They also put the control panel to high near my electra box and that the door hit the floor joicses(sp) so the door could not be opened , when their inspector came to check...
Powers Generator Service
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Reviewed in May 2012
Trying not to sound too positive to believe, Dave Carman and his team did a fantastic, professional job from start to finish on our house. All the arrival times for estimates, meets, work, etc were spot-on for when he said they would be. Of the 3 companies we had estimate the job, Dave was...
Benchmark Siding Co, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2001
THE CREW WAS FRIENDLY AND WORKED WELL TOGETHER. THEY FINISHED IN JUST 3 DAYS AND CLEANED UP EVERYTHING. WHEN INSTALLING THEY ACCIDENTALLY PUT A SMALL HOLE IN OUR LINER AND PATCHED IT AS WELL AS THEY COULD. THEY TOLD US ABOUT THE PATCH AND TOOK SOME OFF THE BILL BECAUSE OUR LINER IS NO LONGER...
MOONLIGHT POOLS
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All-natural mosquito & tick solutions. Pure Solutions provides safe, environmentally sustainable methods for outdoor services such as tick, mosquito, and deer control, for both commercial and residential properties. Our mission is to create and maintain a better quality of life for the families and communities we serve. We pledge to source our products from only all natural materials.

Green Home Solutions of Vermont, LLC

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Green Home Solutions of Vermont, LLC

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11 years of experience

Green Home Solutions of Vermont, LLC is an owner operated business that provides effective, affordable, responsible, natural, and safe solutions for mold, odor, allergen, bed bug, mosquito, and tick elimination. We offer free healthy home audits and free estimates and our work is 100% guaranteed.

802 Pest Control

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802 Pest Control

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Free onsite estimate

We are a family owned and operated business, dedicated to providing quality service at an affordable price!

lafave & son humane animal removal service

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17 years of experience

Nuisance animal deterrent and trapping.

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Pest Control questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can get rid of wolves naturally using nonlethal deterrents, like motion-activated lighting or loud music. You can also get rid of wolves with the same methods that apply to keeping other wildlife away—strong and tall fencing, a guard dog, and a clean property free from potential food sources.

Spraying mosquitos involves exposing your household to chemicals that may affect their health. Spraying chemicals in your yard can also harm other insects and plants, throwing off your yard’s ecosystem. In fact, some of the insects may naturally eat or kill mosquitos. Consider the personal and environmental effects before installing a mosquito misting system.

Calling your local exterminator at the first sign of a wild animal problem might be tempting. But pest control isn’t the same as wildlife removal, and you’ll want to stick with a wildlife removal pro for this job. Pest control exterminators treat for insect removal and may even use poisonous sprays. Wildlife removal companies only use poison as a last resort and always try humane methods first—taking special care not to harm wild animals.

Skunks are nocturnal creatures and are most active around dusk and dawn. Skunks are also dormant or inactive in the winter, and you’ll see more activity as the weather warms up. They’re highly active in the spring when they’re foraging for fresh food.

One of the best ways to get rid of mice is to prevent them from showing up in the first place with smart tricks—like placing a deterrent around the foundation of your house. Try building a barrier of rocks to make it harder for such rodents to get cozy in the small corners and crawl spaces that might give them access to the interior.

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