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Q: What smells and scents keep roaches away?

• <div><p>Roaches have a strong sense of smell and are repelled by a variety of potent aromas. Scents that can help deter them include citrus (such as lemon and orange), herbs like peppermint, mint, basil, thyme, and oregano, spices like bay leaves, cinnamon, clove, and garlic, as well as lavender, eucalyptus, citronella, tea tree oil, and vinegar.</p><p>You can use these scents in several ways to create an unwelcoming environment for roaches:</p><ul><li><p><b>Plants:</b> Place mint or lavender plants in your home or garden.</p></li><li><p><b>Powders and Leaves:</b> Sprinkle garlic powder or place crushed bay leaves and citrus peels in high-risk areas like kitchens, bathrooms, and entry points.</p></li><li><p><b>Sprays:</b> Create a diluted solution with scents like lemon or vinegar to spray in your home. These can also be used in cleaning products or as room fresheners.</p></li><li><p><b>Essential Oils:</b> While essential oils of these scents can be used, be cautious as they can be toxic to pets if inhaled.</p></li></ul><p>It is important to note that while these smells can help keep roaches away, they typically do not kill them and may not be enough to drive out an existing infestation entirely. For best results, combine these scent-based deterrents with regular cleaning. Be sure to clean up all food spills, crumbs, and dirty dishes promptly, and keep trash cans covered with a tight-fitting lid to remove potential food sources.</p></div>

Q: How long do fleas live?

• <div><p>A flea can live as long as <b>100 days </b>when it has a live host to feed on. They tend to live a much shorter life when they&rsquo;re on a short-haired dog or cat versus a pet with longer hair. Without a host, fleas will typically only survive for about one to two weeks. </p></div>

Q: Are wasps active at night?

• <div><p>Wasps don&rsquo;t sleep in, but they are relatively inactive at night, sticking to the confines of the nest, in what&rsquo;s known as a dormant state. Additionally, female wasps hibernate throughout the winter. That&rsquo;s why evenings are the best time of the day to attack wasp nests.</p></div>

Q: What should I consider when hiring a roach exterminator?

• <div><p>The main things to consider when <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-hire-reputable-pest-control-service.htm">hiring an exterminator</a> is your infestation size and budget. The price range for roach extermination varies widely depending on the circumstances. If it&rsquo;s a localized infestation that only requires a few treatments from an exterminator, it will probably only cost hundreds of dollars at most. But if you have a large house and a widespread infestation, be prepared to pay thousands of dollars for fumigation and tenting. </p></div>

Q: What are the best ways to prevent a bird from returning to the nest site?

• <div><p>Both spikes and loose nets can be installed over nest sites to prevent the bird from returning, but nets are not a humane option since birds and other wildlife can get tangled in them. </p><p>Spikes are a humane alternative that deter nesting without harming the birds. In small areas, like vents, a very fine mesh net can be installed to prevent the bird from returning. These nets don't generally pose a risk to the birds.</p></div>

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Blankenships Land Management LLC
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Darrell and Terrance arrived promptly as scheduled and very efficiently knocked out everything on my list. They even fixed something that they noticed needed doing. They were polite, friendly and professional. I will be having them return to complete several other tasks in the next month. Very...
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Reviewed in February 2026
Gave me a reasonable price did a good job on getting the job done they cleaned everything up and after theirselves I would hire again
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The project was forestry mulching and tree removal to establish a hay field and upgrade a mountainous gravel access road both on steep and difficult terrain. Brian was on time and his work was meticulous. He treated our land like it was his own. We have already begun planning the next project.
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Reviewed in August 2025
Kwan and his team did a great job cleaning our house. The cleaning was to get the house ready to sell and I’m very pleased with their work. It took longer than we originally estimated but they stayed until the job was done.
HIS AND HERS EXQUISITE CLEANING, LLC
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We love our new screened in porch it is beautiful and was finished so quickly and professionally. I highly recommend Elite Xteriors! Enrique, Osciel, and Esperanza were so wonderful and did such excellent work!
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Reviewed in October 2023
Great. Very respectful and helpful in resolving the issue I was having. Went the extra mile to take care of my problem.
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These folks do terrific work. They were polite, honest as they could be, and kept us up to date on the job in progress. The materials and craftsmanship are top notch. We highly recommend them as your gutter installers, or anything else they can do to make your house look fabulous. Christopher...
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Terminix® Pest Control

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When pests show up, so do we.\n\nFor nearly a century, Terminix® has been one of America's most trusted names in pest control. Every day, our exterminators serve thousands of homes and businesses nationwide, combining national service with local knowledge to provide best-in-class, proactive pest management solutions. We stop problems before they start and respond quickly if issues arise, keeping your property protected.\n\nAnd for extra peace of mind, if pests come back, so do we‐guaranteed.\n\nThe Terminix It Guarantee means that if pests come back, so do we to re-treat at no additional cost. No excuses, just a commitment to care for your home like it's our own with protection you can trust.3

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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."

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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."

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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.

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"I called primarily because we had'nt used the insert in a few years and had gotten a wasp's nest in the chimney which was removed when we had the roof redone. I wanted to find out if a screen could be put on top to stop wasps from getting in. After being told they had had a 1 and 1/2 hour drive to get to me they could'nt do anything but put on a new cap for 400 to 500 dollars which would make it worth their while for the trip. They did'nt do a cleaning and were here for about 20 minutes. It was a special they were running for a cleaning and inspection.
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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."

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Pest Control questions, answered by experts

Roaches have a strong sense of smell and are repelled by a variety of potent aromas. Scents that can help deter them include citrus (such as lemon and orange), herbs like peppermint, mint, basil, thyme, and oregano, spices like bay leaves, cinnamon, clove, and garlic, as well as lavender, eucalyptus, citronella, tea tree oil, and vinegar.

You can use these scents in several ways to create an unwelcoming environment for roaches:

Plants: Place mint or lavender plants in your home or garden.
Powders and Leaves: Sprinkle garlic powder or place crushed bay leaves and citrus peels in high-risk areas like kitchens, bathrooms, and entry points.
Sprays: Create a diluted solution with scents like lemon or vinegar to spray in your home. These can also be used in cleaning products or as room fresheners.
Essential Oils: While essential oils of these scents can be used, be cautious as they can be toxic to pets if inhaled.

It is important to note that while these smells can help keep roaches away, they typically do not kill them and may not be enough to drive out an existing infestation entirely. For best results, combine these scent-based deterrents with regular cleaning. Be sure to clean up all food spills, crumbs, and dirty dishes promptly, and keep trash cans covered with a tight-fitting lid to remove potential food sources.

A flea can live as long as 100 days when it has a live host to feed on. They tend to live a much shorter life when they’re on a short-haired dog or cat versus a pet with longer hair. Without a host, fleas will typically only survive for about one to two weeks.

Wasps don’t sleep in, but they are relatively inactive at night, sticking to the confines of the nest, in what’s known as a dormant state. Additionally, female wasps hibernate throughout the winter. That’s why evenings are the best time of the day to attack wasp nests.

The main things to consider when hiring an exterminator is your infestation size and budget. The price range for roach extermination varies widely depending on the circumstances. If it’s a localized infestation that only requires a few treatments from an exterminator, it will probably only cost hundreds of dollars at most. But if you have a large house and a widespread infestation, be prepared to pay thousands of dollars for fumigation and tenting.

Both spikes and loose nets can be installed over nest sites to prevent the bird from returning, but nets are not a humane option since birds and other wildlife can get tangled in them.

Spikes are a humane alternative that deter nesting without harming the birds. In small areas, like vents, a very fine mesh net can be installed to prevent the bird from returning. These nets don't generally pose a risk to the birds.

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