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Q: What bug looks like a tick but isn't?

• <div><p>Several bugs can look like ticks but aren&rsquo;t, including beetles, bed bugs, spider beetles, and weevils. Aside from different types of beetles, the most common confusion is between <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/ticks-vs-bed-bugs.htm">ticks versus bed bugs</a>. In any case, since a tick is an eight-legged arachnid, you can quickly differentiate by the number of legs, as all insects have six legs. </p></div>

Q: What are natural ways to get rid of gnats?

• <div><p>Naturally get rid of gnats by luring them into a homemade trap with sweet-smelling items from around the house. Cover a bowl with plastic wrap, place a paper cone in a jar, or simply leave a wine bottle with a bit of residue on the bottom. Each of these traps will attract remaining gnats and keep them from spreading.</p></div>

Q: Should I hire an animal removal specialist instead of calling my local municipality?

• <div><p>You might be tempted to call your local municipality to remove animals from your property, such as a groundhog burrowing in your yard or raccoons getting into your trash cans. However, they typically only remove domestic animals like dogs and cats from properties, or sick and injured wildlife that pose a public safety risk or health threat, such as a rabid animal. They typically do not capture or remove healthy wildlife.</p><p>Animal removal professionals have the tools, knowledge, and skills to trap and remove wild animals adequately and humanely. They also can relocate them correctly.</p></div>

Q: What is the best homemade raccoon repellent?

• <div><p>Homemade raccoon repellents can be a cost-effective and humane method for keeping raccoons off your property. Raccoons despise the smell of vinegar, so keeping a bowl of it near your home can keep them away. Some wildlife companies advise using cayenne pepper or hot sauce sprinkled near your deck or porch as another homemade option.</p></div>

Q: What could cause a sudden gnat infestation?

• <div><p>There are several possible reasons for a gnat infestation, and they vary based on the type of insect. One common reason is overwatering houseplants, which can create a moist environment that is attractive to fungus gnats. Another reason is leaving fruit out on the counter for too long, which can attract fruit flies. Drain flies are typically attracted by standing water and bacteria that are often the result of buildup or a clog in your drain or sewer line.</p></div>

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Last update on January 19, 2026

Reviewed in December 2024
I hired a company to install my Garage Door,2 week and he called said he was coming. Finally did not hear anything for 3 days. Said he was coming Monday if not for sure Tuesday morning, We'll once again never called or showed up. I called, Angi and Deylan text me within a hour and we set...
Smith Handyman & Landscaping
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Reviewed in July 2024
Workers did a good job, friendly staff.
Mad City Windows & Baths
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Reviewed in September 2023
I was very impressed with the dumpster removal of everything that I had to get rid of because I'm moving..
Best Rate Clean-Up Service & Dumpster Rental
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Reviewed in June 2023
Amazing people! Fixed our plumbing issue thoroughly and very efficiently. An absolute pleasure to work with. We will definitely be using them for all of our future plumbing issues. Highly recommend!!!!
Anderes Plumbing LLC
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Reviewed in February 2023
He was on time and worked with my realtor to do a thorough inspection! Helped find some pretty big things that needed to be repaired before moving into our home!
J2b Inspections, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2023
Great work ethic and great communication.
Szews Electric, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2022
It was super, he was recommended him to us and he is so honest about everything.
Best Plumbing, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2022
Mark answered all my questions was always available left my property neat and clean He and his staff went above and beyond what I expected.
Deerbrook Exteriors
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Reviewed in April 2021
The air quality VOC an mold test was very quick turn around an easy setup! The service was great an the air quality inspector David was insightful in letting me know what I was potentially being exposed to in my apartment with off-gassing or VOCâ s! I would highly recommend this company to...
TOTALLYSAFE AIR LLC
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Heyday Pest Management

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Heyday Pest Management

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Customers say: Quick response

2 years of experience

Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"responded quickly and was very knowledgeable. Does a good job woth all our pest control issues. (Mouse, wsp, ant etc)"

Susan S on May 2025

"responded quickly and was very knowledgeable. Does a good job woth all our pest control issues. (Mouse, wsp, ant etc)"

Susan S on May 2025

Batzner Pest Control

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Batzner Pest Control

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Customers say: Super punctual

Recommended by 95% of Angi customers

Since 1946, Batzner has provided guaranteed protection against pests, bed bugs and small wildlife control at residential and commercial locations. Dedicated to quality and relentless about continuous improvement, we are focused on making the pest control experience easy, convenient and hassle-free. Our cost-effective, environmentally-responsible pest control services offer continuous protection against ants, mice, stinging insects, roaches, bed bugs, flies, centipedes, spiders, earwigs, Asian lady beetles, box elder bugs and other insects. Whether you’re looking for a speedy response to a pest emergency or the peace of mind that comes from knowing that unwanted visitors won’t put your home or business in jeopardy, nobody beats Batzner.

"Terrible! They were great when they were locally owned. Rotokil purchased them and all went down hill. The changed from quarterly to 3 times a year. Increased the price. They never tell you when they are coming. Just scheduled and hope you can let them in. Tech was great but call center and customer service is as bad as it gets. Rude and dismissive"

Jeff B on May 2024

"Terrible! They were great when they were locally owned. Rotokil purchased them and all went down hill. The changed from quarterly to 3 times a year. Increased the price. They never tell you when they are coming. Just scheduled and hope you can let them in. Tech was great but call center and customer service is as bad as it gets. Rude and dismissive"

Jeff B on May 2024

SCHOPEN PEST SOLUTIONS, INC

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SCHOPEN PEST SOLUTIONS, INC

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Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 93% of Angi customers

Family Owned and Operated

"Moved into a new house, discovered some evidence of mice. Schopen came to the rescue! Setting an appointment was easy, the tech arrived on time, was friendly. He did a visual inspection inside and outside of the house and patched possible entrances around the foundation. He set traps and bait stations and then came back for a maintenance check. No major evidence of intrusion--the holes they filled outside worked! I am keeping them on for maintenance and adding a spider and bugs b/c they give a single fee for maintenance on both--which is a great deal. They also have an account portal on their website so clients can track spending, notes, and appointments. One national brand came and tried to upsell me--saying that I needed them to install a barrier around my house because of some issue with my siding ($2000!) and the cost of their annual service was double Schopen. I highly recommend skipping the big-name brands and going with this family-owned business."

Craig E on December 2021

Family Owned and Operated

"Moved into a new house, discovered some evidence of mice. Schopen came to the rescue! Setting an appointment was easy, the tech arrived on time, was friendly. He did a visual inspection inside and outside of the house and patched possible entrances around the foundation. He set traps and bait stations and then came back for a maintenance check. No major evidence of intrusion--the holes they filled outside worked! I am keeping them on for maintenance and adding a spider and bugs b/c they give a single fee for maintenance on both--which is a great deal. They also have an account portal on their website so clients can track spending, notes, and appointments. One national brand came and tried to upsell me--saying that I needed them to install a barrier around my house because of some issue with my siding ($2000!) and the cost of their annual service was double Schopen. I highly recommend skipping the big-name brands and going with this family-owned business."

Craig E on December 2021

Bug Blaster Inc

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Bug Blaster Inc

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Customers say: True professional

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

Why Bug Blaster? The Bug Blaster specializes in pest control for Northeast Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. We are highly trained professionals, licensed and certified to deliver environmentally responsible treatments to control the most common types of pest problems. We pride ourselves on delivering quality and reliable service. We are dedicated to taking our time to do the job right - giving you the best protection available today. We offer quality service at a reasonable price. When you choose The Bug Blaster, you pay for quality not a name.

Bed Bug Guys

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Bed Bug Guys

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Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

The Bed Bug Guys is your pesticide-free solution to all your bed bug problems. We are your "HEAT TREATMENT EXPERTS" offering the longest and best warranty in the Industry, a 120 day warranty to be bed bug free! Locally owned & operated. Call today for super-fast service.

"He came at the right time very focused on setting up the equipment. Then heat treated the house. The sprays you get at the Hardware store etc do not work this did."

DAVID H on November 2020

"He came at the right time very focused on setting up the equipment. Then heat treated the house. The sprays you get at the Hardware store etc do not work this did."

DAVID H on November 2020

Weed Man Lawn Care

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Weed Man Lawn Care

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Customers say: Super punctual

25 years of experience

Additional contact names - Tammy Korlesky, Andy Kurth, Ben Halfen. Local independently owned & operated. Additional DBAs - Future Retirement Inc, Weed Man Milwaukee, Weed Man Fox Valley, Weed Man Madison. Additional email - [email protected]. Independently owned & operated.

"We had decent service until this summer. They put pesticide on our new sod and new seed and killed the grass. Customer service verified they were told NOT to treat it. It took 2 weeks for a manager to view our lawn. They then refused to take responsibility to rectify our ruined lawn. It had cost us $3500 and hours of watering and care. Now we will have to have it redone next spring. We have had no reply to a letter and photos taken to the office."

Diane W on August 2022

"We had decent service until this summer. They put pesticide on our new sod and new seed and killed the grass. Customer service verified they were told NOT to treat it. It took 2 weeks for a manager to view our lawn. They then refused to take responsibility to rectify our ruined lawn. It had cost us $3500 and hours of watering and care. Now we will have to have it redone next spring. We have had no reply to a letter and photos taken to the office."

Diane W on August 2022

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Pest Control questions, answered by experts

Several bugs can look like ticks but aren’t, including beetles, bed bugs, spider beetles, and weevils. Aside from different types of beetles, the most common confusion is between ticks versus bed bugs. In any case, since a tick is an eight-legged arachnid, you can quickly differentiate by the number of legs, as all insects have six legs.

Naturally get rid of gnats by luring them into a homemade trap with sweet-smelling items from around the house. Cover a bowl with plastic wrap, place a paper cone in a jar, or simply leave a wine bottle with a bit of residue on the bottom. Each of these traps will attract remaining gnats and keep them from spreading.

You might be tempted to call your local municipality to remove animals from your property, such as a groundhog burrowing in your yard or raccoons getting into your trash cans. However, they typically only remove domestic animals like dogs and cats from properties, or sick and injured wildlife that pose a public safety risk or health threat, such as a rabid animal. They typically do not capture or remove healthy wildlife.

Animal removal professionals have the tools, knowledge, and skills to trap and remove wild animals adequately and humanely. They also can relocate them correctly.

Homemade raccoon repellents can be a cost-effective and humane method for keeping raccoons off your property. Raccoons despise the smell of vinegar, so keeping a bowl of it near your home can keep them away. Some wildlife companies advise using cayenne pepper or hot sauce sprinkled near your deck or porch as another homemade option.

There are several possible reasons for a gnat infestation, and they vary based on the type of insect. One common reason is overwatering houseplants, which can create a moist environment that is attractive to fungus gnats. Another reason is leaving fruit out on the counter for too long, which can attract fruit flies. Drain flies are typically attracted by standing water and bacteria that are often the result of buildup or a clog in your drain or sewer line.

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