Are bees in a wall dangerous?

• <div><p>Some species of bees (not to mention hornets) are aggressive and dangerous to have in your walls. If they swarm in anger or defense, they could badly hurt people in your home. Other species of bees are largely harmless and many people live in close proximity to them.</p><p>Either way, bees making hives in your walls usually causes damage. It can contribute to moisture problems, and attract other pests. Those problems get even worse if honeycombs build up. So we strongly suggest you find a way to keep bees from taking up permanent residence.</p></div>

What scents do mosquitoes hate?

• <div><p>Some of the smells we love are, thankfully, pretty putrid for mosquitoes. A few essential oils that might have them swarming in the other direction include:</p><ul><li><p>Lavender</p></li><li><p>Citronella</p></li><li><p>Eucalyptus</p></li><li><p>Cinnamon</p></li><li><p>Thyme</p></li></ul><p>Be careful how and where you apply essential oils around pets and children, and top them off regularly so they stay effective.</p></div>

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Q: Are there eco-friendly termite control options?

• <div><p>Yes, integrated pest management uses less harmful methods and focuses on prevention.</p></div>

Q: Are drain flies harmful?

• <div><p>Drain flies aren&rsquo;t likely to make you sick and typically aren&rsquo;t harmful to humans. They don&rsquo;t bite or sting; however, they can cause allergies. In some individuals, they can also trigger asthma. The main issue with these little bugs is that they&rsquo;re annoying, unsightly, and unsanitary. Like all flies, they can spread bacteria from garbage or your sewer system.</p></div>

Q: Is it safe to sleep in a house with termites?

• <div><p>Yes, it&rsquo;s safe to sleep in a house with termites. They don&rsquo;t bite or spread disease and they aren&rsquo;t likely to crawl on you or invade your personal space. However, termites can cause serious structural damage over time, which may compromise your home&rsquo;s safety if left untreated. If you suspect an infestation, it&rsquo;s best to schedule a professional inspection and treatment to prevent long-term risks to your property (not to mention your peace of mind). </p></div>

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Michael has built me a new walkway with wire panel railing and built good sturdy gates and they look great. I bring arms full of groceries thru my gate and by golly, it closes right behind me by itself so my pups do not get out. He has done some household chores for me such as putting on my new...
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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

Yes, integrated pest management uses less harmful methods and focuses on prevention.

Drain flies aren’t likely to make you sick and typically aren’t harmful to humans. They don’t bite or sting; however, they can cause allergies. In some individuals, they can also trigger asthma. The main issue with these little bugs is that they’re annoying, unsightly, and unsanitary. Like all flies, they can spread bacteria from garbage or your sewer system.

Yes, it’s safe to sleep in a house with termites. They don’t bite or spread disease and they aren’t likely to crawl on you or invade your personal space. However, termites can cause serious structural damage over time, which may compromise your home’s safety if left untreated. If you suspect an infestation, it’s best to schedule a professional inspection and treatment to prevent long-term risks to your property (not to mention your peace of mind).

Some species of bees (not to mention hornets) are aggressive and dangerous to have in your walls. If they swarm in anger or defense, they could badly hurt people in your home. Other species of bees are largely harmless and many people live in close proximity to them.

Either way, bees making hives in your walls usually causes damage. It can contribute to moisture problems, and attract other pests. Those problems get even worse if honeycombs build up. So we strongly suggest you find a way to keep bees from taking up permanent residence.

Some of the smells we love are, thankfully, pretty putrid for mosquitoes. A few essential oils that might have them swarming in the other direction include:

Lavender
Citronella
Eucalyptus
Cinnamon
Thyme

Be careful how and where you apply essential oils around pets and children, and top them off regularly so they stay effective.

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