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poise

in Pest Control 13 years and 1 month 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 2 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 6 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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gpoint

in Pest Control 13 years and 2 months ago

Bed Bugs

Has anyone used Swat Pest Control??

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kls

in Pest Control 13 years and 3 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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Updated 13 years and 3 months ago

kls

in Pest Control 13 years and 3 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 3 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 4 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 13 years and 10 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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Updated 13 years and 4 months ago

PK

in Pest Control 13 years and 5 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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Updated 13 years and 5 months ago

PK

in Pest Control 13 years and 5 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 6 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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Updated 13 years and 6 months ago

shk

in Pest Control 13 years and 6 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 6 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 7 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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Updated 13 years and 6 months ago

bergenstreetgirl

in Pest Control 13 years and 7 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 13 years and 8 months 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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Updated 13 years and 7 months ago

stricklands

in Pest Control 13 years and 8 months 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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Cornelia

in Pest Control 13 years and 10 months ago

Roosting Pigeons

I think pigeons may be roosting in a gap below our cornice.  Any suggestions for who to call to get the pigeons out and seal…

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Updated 13 years and 9 months ago

PHfamily

in Pest Control 13 years and 9 months ago

Rat, Squirrel or Raccoon?

We heard scratching last night in the ceiling of the 3rd floor of our 4 story house.  We are waiting for the exterminator to come,…

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