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Will Moth Balls Keep Squirrels Away

When it comes to pest control many homeowners will go to various lengths to protect their investment. The more successful homeowners are the ones who find natural ways to eliminate or repel all pests. Usually going the environmentally friendly route wins the battle against pests. Will moth balls keep squirrels away? Yes, but they are not environmentally friendly and often kill pests rather than deter them.

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Are Bats In Your House Dangerous

Wouldn’t it be crazy if you came home from work one day and sat down on the couch to read a good book, and in the middle of your peace, you started hearing a screechy noise coming from the ceiling? As the sound continues, you venture up into your attic space in search of the noise. Could it be a bird or something else? As you get into the attic and turn the light on, you see clear as day a collection of bats hanging from the trusses in your attic! Are bats in your house dangerous? Yes, because they can transmit disease and cause damage with their urine and droppings.

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What Does A Rats Nest Look Like

The absolute last thing a homeowner wants to encounter is a rats nest. Luckily, most homeowners will not even come close to identifying one. However, it is a great idea to always be prepared for this possibility. If you have a messy yard and a lot of water near or around your home, you can attract any rodent or pest. What does a rats nest look like? It is a collection of clutter, trash, and debris. Oftentimes it has newspaper shreds and other items.

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How To Get Rid Of Lizards On The Porch

Imagine sitting outside on your screened-in porch having your coffee and a lizard runs over your leg. You might freak out and spill your coffee and this could ruin the start of your beautiful morning. Does this make lizards a nuisance? I am guessing that in the homeowner’s eyes that answer is yes. How to get rid of lizards on the porch? Simple, get rid of their food source, water source, and shelter options.

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How To Get Birds Out Of Attic

Imagine coming home from a long day at work and you are finally able to sit down on the couch and begin reading a good book. While you are engrained in your latest novel selection you start hearing sounds coming from your attic space. In the beginning, you push it off as nothing, and yet, the sounds keep occurring. As a homeowner, you are beginning to realize one of your worst fears. A possible infestation or infiltration of birds in your attic. How to get birds out of attic? Identify the bird, inspect the home exterior for access points, trap the birds, and clean up after relocation.

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What Are Silverfish Attracted To

How gross are silverfish? They have to rank up in the top five of the most unsightly insects known to humans. Having pest control is an important part of home maintenance. Also, understanding what to do to ensure that insects or pests stay away from your home is important. What are silverfish attracted to? Silverfish are attracted to books, wallpaper, pantry items, mulch, and areas that contain moisture.

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Is Pest Control Worth It

Imagine coming home from a long work week and you are looking forward to a nice weekend of relaxation. You get out of your car and walk towards your front door and notice an ant pile on your lawn. Immediately, you start to stress as now you have an extra chore. Next, after you have spread some insecticide onto your ant pile to treat the pile, you go inside the home and notice a little trail of carpenter ants in your kitchen. You whip up your home remedy to be environmentally friendly and begin to realize that your weekend is now busy with pest control.

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