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poise
in Pest Control 13 years and 5 months ago
Termite chemicals
For termite control around a brownstone foundation two exterminators have recommended two different chemicals — cypermethrin vs. Phantom (chlorfenapyr). Can anyone speak to the merits…
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cleo
in Pest Control 13 years and 6 months ago
Termite infestation???how long until treatment works?
In January we discovered that we had well-established termite activity in our brick townhouse —several basement joists were damaged, as well as the floor on…
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suvra
in Pest Control 13 years and 10 months ago
Bed bugs problem
I am having problem with bed bugs. Do you have any idea to control it or prevent it?
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kls
in Pest Control 13 years and 7 months ago
Termites and neighbors
I just found termites in our garden apt kitchen, which is an extension. Last fall my neighbor told me they were tearing down their wood…
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kls
in Pest Control 13 years and 7 months ago
Termites and neighbors
I just found termites in our garden apt kitchen, which is an extension. Last fall my neighbor told me they were tearing down their wood…
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borderline
in Pest Control 13 years and 8 months ago
What to do about a rat hole?
I recently noticed that there is a decent sized hole (about 3-4 inches in diameter) in my front garden right underneath the fence that separates…
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Mar
in Pest Control 13 years and 8 months ago
Powderpost beetles -- experiences and exterminator recommendation?
We just moved into a prewar apartment and I keep finding mysterious little piles of yellowish “dust” — mostly in or under new-ish woodwork (cabinets,…
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starfish11040
in Pest Control 14 years and 3 months ago
Can I use Raid ant insecticide spray on...
formica, oak cabinets, and vinyl tile without damaging them? I am having a problem with small black ants in the kitchen. I have removed all…
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PK
in Pest Control 13 years and 10 months ago
mice
anyone have any good ideas to keep the mice out of my house? I’ve shored up the holes with steel wool and spray foam and…
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PK
in Pest Control 13 years and 10 months ago
mice
anyone have any good ideas to keep the mice out of my house? I’ve shored up the holes with steel wool and spray foam and…
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shk
in Pest Control 13 years and 10 months ago
Squirrel removal from top floor crawlspace and sealing point of access?
I think we have a squirrel hanging out in the crawlspace between our top floor ceiling and roof. Any suggestions on 1) who can remove…
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shk
in Pest Control 13 years and 10 months ago
Squirrel removal from top floor crawlspace and sealing point of access?
I think we have a squirrel hanging out in the crawlspace between our top floor ceiling and roof. Any suggestions on 1) who can remove…
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suvra
in Pest Control 13 years and 10 months ago
Bed bugs problem
I am having problem with bed bugs. Do you have any idea to control it or prevent it?
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bergenstreetgirl
in Pest Control 13 years and 11 months ago
Rat-proofing a brownstone
Our building has a persistent problem with rats. They generally seem to enter the building around the basement windows, which — not coincidentally — are…
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bergenstreetgirl
in Pest Control 13 years and 11 months ago
Rat-proofing a brownstone
Our building has a persistent problem with rats. They generally seem to enter the building around the basement windows, which — not coincidentally — are…
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stricklands
in Pest Control 14 years ago
What do I do about mice? I don't have them on the bottom 4 floors of my townhouse, tenants complaining on top 2 floors.
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stricklands
in Pest Control 14 years ago
What do I do about mice? I don't have them on the bottom 4 floors of my townhouse, tenants complaining on top 2 floors.
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