Does vinegar keep animals away?

• <div><p>Vinegar can keep some animals at bay, like deer, rabbits, foxes, and raccoons. Keep in mind that your household pets, like cats and dogs, also don’t like the smell of vinegar. You can soak rags in white vinegar and put them up around your garden beds to keep the pesky critters from eating your plants.</p></div>

Will bees go away on their own?

• <div><p>In certain cases, yes, the bees may go away on their own, but it’s a risk. Some bee types, such as bumblebees, create seasonal nests and then die out as their new queens seek homes elsewhere. But in most cases, you can’t count on the bees leaving naturally. It’s also not a great idea to leave openings in your walls any longer than you have to, which can attract other pests or cause moisture damage.</p></div>

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Q: Is it possible to have bed bugs and not find them?

• <div><p>Yes, it&rsquo;s possible to have bed bugs and not find them because they hide in small spaces outside of mattresses, including baseboards, headboards, electrical outlets, clothing, and in crevices of walls. They can squeeze into spaces as small as the width of a credit card. Bed bugs can also live up to 400 days without feeding, making them resilient and hard to eradicate.</p></div>

Q: What do foxes hate the most?

• <div><p>Foxes hate strong scents and sudden disturbances. They dislike the smell of ammonia, vinegar, garlic, chili peppers, and predator urine, which can make an area less appealing. Motion-activated lights and sprinklers also unsettle them, as foxes prefer to avoid sudden movements and bright lights. Additionally, they are wary of loud noises and unexpected sounds.</p></div>

Q: Is there anything I can put on my skin to repel bed bugs?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.npic.orst.edu/capro/bedbugs.html">According to the National Pesticide Information Center</a>, there aren&rsquo;t any insect repellents registered for use against bed bugs that can be put on your skin. Some people may utilize diluted essential oils on their skin to try to repel bed bugs, but this is not considered effective for remedying the problem. The best way to repel bed bugs is to treat them with a non-toxic method to rid them from your home.</p></div>

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Last update on December 15, 2025

Reviewed in December 2022
Conner was the type of person you want to deal with when you have a problem out of your control. He arrived at our appointment on time. Was friendly and open. Maintained constant eye contact while we worked through the process. He was not “Brash” or full of himself but showed concern for our...
Dabella - Bremerton
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Reviewed in December 2022
Conner was the type of person you want to deal with when you have a problem out of your control. He arrived at our appointment on time. was friendly and open. maintained constant eye contact while we worked through the process. He was not breezy or full of himself, but he showed concern for our...
DaBella - Bremerton (Roofing)
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Reviewed in September 2022
I was so nervous about getting new windows, not sure if they would look like I imagined, and for how expensive they were, I really wanted to love them! Renewal by Andersen was great throughout the whole process, letting me change my mind a couple multiple times after the initial meeting, and...
Renewal by Andersen of Washington
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Reviewed in June 2021
Very professional. We had them remove a very tall, and dangerous, fir that was very close to the house and fence. It was a very controlled removal with every branch and piece of trunk lowered down by rope. It was a very dangerous job and they were clearly experts. We will definitely hire them...
Black Diamond Tree Service, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2021
I have had Edge Pest Control service for 2 years now. The technicians are friendly and very considerate. I am very pleased with the service they have provided. We are dealing with ants and I know that this will be an ongoing issue. I’m glad I have Edge Pest Control to help. They will service my...
Saela Pest Control - Tacoma
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Reviewed in August 2018
Incredible. Everyone else quoted times in months. From first phone call to fiddling with the controls (easy) in less than a week. Installation took a couple of hours. They took care of building permits and subcontractors. It's a quality product installed quickly and professionally.
Peninsula Heat
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Reviewed in July 2018
Very positive experience. I recently saw a rodent run under my home and was referred to Rain Shadow Handyman by my pest control company, for purposes of sealing off the crawlspace so Mickie and Minnie could not return and to assess/repair any possible damage. The owner of the company, David, was...
Rain Shadow Handyman
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Reviewed in January 2018
We needed the work done quickly as the house had been sold pending the pest inspection. They did the inspection but came up with some expensive things such as suggesting that we pay $5000 for new vapor barrier under the entire house (the existing barrier was less than 5 years old) and they...
Green City Pest Control
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Reviewed in May 2017
Everything about BND was professional from start to finish. I was emailed a schedule which they followed with some delays for the weather which was beyond their control. A problem with the tile was quickly resolved to my satisfaction. With Jay overseeing the project I was confident that things...
BND Pool Renovations
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Pointe Pest Control | Moses Lake

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Can you imagine your steak being served by a dirty rat at Porterhouse Steakhouse? You might snicker at the thought, but there’s nothing funny about rodents taking over your home. How about if you were enjoying a nice picnic at Blue Heron Park when your lunch was picked up and carried away by ants? Even worse, how would you like to wake up to those ants in your home? We wouldn’t want that. That’s why we offer pest control in Moses Lake.

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Liberty Lake is a beacon of beauty to residents across the Idaho border. Here in this wondrous town we are able to enjoy all of the luxuries of the Spokane Valley, and we all feel a sense of community in our tight-knit neighborhoods. Unfortunately, pests in this area seem to share the same sense of camaraderie, and tend to band together when infesting the walls of your home. But whether they reside on the beautiful MeadowWood Golf Course, within the halls of Liberty Lake Elementary, or deep within the foundation of your house, here at Pointe Pest Control we are dedicated to ridding them from our quaint town so we can all prosper together in our pest-free life.

"The woodpecker never came back."

Larry P on March 2020

"The woodpecker never came back."

Larry P on March 2020

Pest Control questions, answered by experts

Yes, it’s possible to have bed bugs and not find them because they hide in small spaces outside of mattresses, including baseboards, headboards, electrical outlets, clothing, and in crevices of walls. They can squeeze into spaces as small as the width of a credit card. Bed bugs can also live up to 400 days without feeding, making them resilient and hard to eradicate.

Vinegar can keep some animals at bay, like deer, rabbits, foxes, and raccoons. Keep in mind that your household pets, like cats and dogs, also don’t like the smell of vinegar. You can soak rags in white vinegar and put them up around your garden beds to keep the pesky critters from eating your plants.

Foxes hate strong scents and sudden disturbances. They dislike the smell of ammonia, vinegar, garlic, chili peppers, and predator urine, which can make an area less appealing. Motion-activated lights and sprinklers also unsettle them, as foxes prefer to avoid sudden movements and bright lights. Additionally, they are wary of loud noises and unexpected sounds.

In certain cases, yes, the bees may go away on their own, but it’s a risk. Some bee types, such as bumblebees, create seasonal nests and then die out as their new queens seek homes elsewhere. But in most cases, you can’t count on the bees leaving naturally. It’s also not a great idea to leave openings in your walls any longer than you have to, which can attract other pests or cause moisture damage.

According to the National Pesticide Information Center, there aren’t any insect repellents registered for use against bed bugs that can be put on your skin. Some people may utilize diluted essential oils on their skin to try to repel bed bugs, but this is not considered effective for remedying the problem. The best way to repel bed bugs is to treat them with a non-toxic method to rid them from your home.

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