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Q: What is the deadliest spider?

• <div><p>Neither the black widow nor the brown recluse are deadly spiders, and North America has no deadly species. However, other places in the world do, including Australia, which is home to the funnel web spider, considered the world&rsquo;s deadliest spider. However, Australia has not reported deaths from a funnel web spider bite over the past few decades after developing an antivenom.</p></div>

Q: Why do scorpions enter homes?

• <div><p>Scorpions may be native to desert climates, but they are nocturnal and like to find shelter in dark, cool places during the day. Your home has many ideal spots to conceal themselves in. Beyond that, they can get all the food they need from the other insects or spiders hiding in the walls of your home, and your air conditioning vents likely have condensation to provide them with cool water to drink. </p></div>

Q: What can you put around your house to keep raccoons away?

• <div><p>Although raccoons aren&rsquo;t particularly picky regarding food, certain sounds, metals, and smells bother them. You can place these items around your home to keep raccoons away:</p><ul><li><p>Place wire mesh screens around and underneath decks and porches to prevent raccoons from nesting. </p></li><li><p>Put metal sheeting around the edges of your roof or at the base of trees to deter raccoons from coming close. </p></li><li><p>Place a loud battery-operated radio near the raccoon&rsquo;s den to keep them from nesting.</p></li><li><p>Keep a bowl of cider vinegar on your deck or porch.</p></li><li><p>Remove old raccoon scents by thoroughly cleaning and disinfecting underneath porches and decks.</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Q: Can vinegar kill bamboo?

• <div><p>No, vinegar cannot kill bamboo. Common household chemicals like vinegar and even bleach are unlikely to kill bamboo, and they may only have minimal effect on bamboo roots. Since they can alter the chemical composition of nearby soil, we suggest avoiding these methods. Bamboo is very tough and not even all herbicides work well against it. To beat back bamboo, find an herbicide that&rsquo;s specifically designed to work against tough grasses.</p></div>

Q: Why is there a skunky smell in my house?

• <div><p>If you&rsquo;ve spotted a skunk or know that one of these furry creatures sprayed one of your family members, your answer is fairly obvious. However, a skunky smell in your house that isn&rsquo;t coming from these critters may be a sign of a dangerous gas leak. If you suspect this, leave your home immediately and call emergency services. It could also be a build-up of dangerous gas in your home&rsquo;s septic system or plumbing. Call a professional <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/plumbers/">plumber near you</a> to make an assessment. </p></div>

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Last update on May 16, 2025

Reviewed in May 2025
John did several projects for me, both small and large. Some of them include making my breakfast area into a den, installing kitchen pantry cabinets, fixing electrical work, hanging pictures, fixing drywall, and installing ceiling fans. He is professional, reliable and always does high quality...
JSFM
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Reviewed in September 2024
Over all great experience, they helped with so much work that I needed done after my basement was covered in mold. They did the tear down and rebuilt it.
Northern Property Service
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Reviewed in February 2023
Masis is a great electrician that takes pride in his craft and stands behind his work. He completed our condo renovation on time and was extremely reliable and a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend him.
Masis Cinar - Electrician
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Reviewed in January 2023
He has done multiple project on my property and does really good work and calls back really quickly
Yaad Man Landscaping LLC
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Reviewed in September 2022
Josh fixed the roof, he fixed the railing. We were very happy with his work and would hire him again.
Josh's Handyman Service
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Reviewed in September 2022
Big Dog Property Management performed various land clearing, trenching and foundation services for us. Kyle's work exceeded our expectations and was affordable. He made the extra effort to work with us in understanding our goals and working around our schedules. We'll use Big Dog again for...
Big Dog Property Management LLC
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Reviewed in May 2022
Ms. Clean cleaning services is wonderful!! Very efficient, friendly, and professional! Would definitely book again!
Ms. Clean
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Reviewed in August 2021
We had lots of scheduling conflicts due to Mother Nature, they worked around it all to get the job done quickly. This included HOT humid days up on the roof which is the last place youâ d want to be! I would recommend them and hire them for other projects!
Platinum Brush
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Reviewed in September 2020
I strongly recommend Andy Naylor! He is someone you can trust with your project. He did an excellent job on our clearing and driveway project which included a 300 foot section of driveway up steep rock ledges and moving numerous large rocks. Andy and his crew did an outstanding job on the...
Andy Naylor Excavation
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Reviewed in October 2009
Very good but need some homeowner control at end of project.
Patterson & Smith Construction Inc
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Green Mountain Pest Services

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Serving Wolcott, VT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

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"Duane was wonderful!! Came the day after getting in touch with him to handle a carpenter ant issue in my attic. He texted me this morning to let me know what time he would be here and he was right on. He took in the situation, placed bait in the attic and made sure some was eaten, and then sprayed the exterior of the house. He also made sure to inform me to keep pets away from the perimeter of the house for 4 hours. Great guy!!!"

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Serving Wolcott, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 1921

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"Steve my pest control person has done a great job"

Recommended by89%of homeowners

Serving Wolcott, VT 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."

Recommended by83%of homeowners

Serving Wolcott, VT 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."

Recommended by86%of homeowners

Serving Wolcott, VT 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.

Recommended by45%of homeowners

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Cube Home & Commercial Inspections & Appraisal Svs

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Serving Wolcott, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

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Emergency services offered

"Cube Home & Commercial Inspection and Appraisal Management Services" is a Nationally Certifed Home and Commercial Inspection Agency, South Carolina Licensed (RBI 48507) Home Builders Inspector and an Approved US Department of Housing and Urban Development (Hud) 203K Consultant/Inspector (P1710), Vermont Licensed Appraisal Management Services Agency which currently Serving All of Southern and Centeral Vermont,Cheshire County, New Hampshire, Hilton Head Island and Beaufort County in South Carolina and Northern Georgia with Offices in Southern Vermont and Hilton Head Island,South Carolina

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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American Home Shield – Home Warranty

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Serving Wolcott, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

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"United Air Temp was able to procure a replacement furnace controller board in a couple of days and Zachary was out within 4 days of the initial visit. The furnace now works very well."

Recommended by65%of homeowners

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Pest Control questions, answered by experts

Neither the black widow nor the brown recluse are deadly spiders, and North America has no deadly species. However, other places in the world do, including Australia, which is home to the funnel web spider, considered the world’s deadliest spider. However, Australia has not reported deaths from a funnel web spider bite over the past few decades after developing an antivenom.

Scorpions may be native to desert climates, but they are nocturnal and like to find shelter in dark, cool places during the day. Your home has many ideal spots to conceal themselves in. Beyond that, they can get all the food they need from the other insects or spiders hiding in the walls of your home, and your air conditioning vents likely have condensation to provide them with cool water to drink.

Although raccoons aren’t particularly picky regarding food, certain sounds, metals, and smells bother them. You can place these items around your home to keep raccoons away:

Place wire mesh screens around and underneath decks and porches to prevent raccoons from nesting.
Put metal sheeting around the edges of your roof or at the base of trees to deter raccoons from coming close.
Place a loud battery-operated radio near the raccoon’s den to keep them from nesting.
Keep a bowl of cider vinegar on your deck or porch.
Remove old raccoon scents by thoroughly cleaning and disinfecting underneath porches and decks.

No, vinegar cannot kill bamboo. Common household chemicals like vinegar and even bleach are unlikely to kill bamboo, and they may only have minimal effect on bamboo roots. Since they can alter the chemical composition of nearby soil, we suggest avoiding these methods. Bamboo is very tough and not even all herbicides work well against it. To beat back bamboo, find an herbicide that’s specifically designed to work against tough grasses.

If you’ve spotted a skunk or know that one of these furry creatures sprayed one of your family members, your answer is fairly obvious. However, a skunky smell in your house that isn’t coming from these critters may be a sign of a dangerous gas leak. If you suspect this, leave your home immediately and call emergency services. It could also be a build-up of dangerous gas in your home’s septic system or plumbing. Call a professional plumber near you to make an assessment.

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