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poise
in Pest Control 13 years and 9 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 9 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 14 years and 2 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 10 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 10 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 11 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 11 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 6 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 14 years and 1 month 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 14 years and 1 month 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 14 years and 1 month 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 14 years and 1 month 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 14 years and 2 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 14 years and 2 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 14 years and 2 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 and 3 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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stricklands
in Pest Control 14 years and 3 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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