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Question: How do I get rid of bats in my attic?
Answer: Do you think you know the potential danger of bats occupying your living space? Chris Hanlin of Hanlin’s Wild Animal Removal clears up misconceptions in this interview.
There are 2 main concerns when dealing with bats in your living space. Firstly, the potential of a bite or a scratch from a bat is very hazardous. The chances of an adult getting bitten or scratched are slim but occurrences are more frequent in pets or children. Secondly, bat droppings or guano carry an airborne disease that affect human’s respiratory system. Full health risks and effects can be found on the website of Center For Disease Control at http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/nas/RDRP/appendices/chapter6/a6-133.pdf
If you find a bat in your living space, chances are there are more than one in your house. “I have never gone into a house and only removed one bat,” says Hanlin. Many times people mistake bat dropping for mice droppings and they may not know they have a case of bats in their house. They assume that because they haven’t seen them in their attic, they don’t have bats living in their home. In fact, bats live in walls, soffits and can enter a house through a crack the width of a pencil.
Needless to say, if you have any indication that these animals are living in your home, it is better to be safe than sorry and call a professional for an inspection and removal.
If you have any questions about this article or the potential hazard related to a bat infestation, contact Chris Hanlin at 223-0063.
Question: My computer is not running the way it used to but I don’t have time to take it in to have it serviced. Working slowly on my computer is better than not being able to use it for a few days while it is repaired. Is there an easier, quicker way to speed up my computer without spending a fortune?
Answer: Yes, there is a way to restore your computer to optimum performance without taking it anywhere to have it repaired. You can have your desktop or laptop worked on remotely. The process is easy and painless. You just give us a call, go to www.quincypcrepair.com click on the logo and we will walk you through the process. Then, within a few hours, your computer is cleaned up and/or sped up. With this secure, remote service, we eliminate unhooking all the wires and hauling in the heavy, awkward CPU tower. The time you would be without your computer is drastically reduced when using the remote repair from Quincy PC Repair. This complete clean up/speed up service is only $50 with Quincy PC Repair.
Question: If you have access to my computer, does that mean you are able to view all my files?
Answer: With remote access, you, the customer are able to watch the entire process on your computer as it happens. You are also able to close out my access at any time. On the other hand, when you take your computer into the box stores for repair, they have access to all your computer files without your knowledge.
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Tim Pool, Owner/Operator
Question: Is there a fine for not picking up dog poop? In the park? Someone's yard? City sidewalk? Bill T.
Answer: The fine for not picking up dog excrement is $25 per offense. This applies to all public or private property. Ron Dreyer, QPD
Question: How many Police do we have in Quincy? Do they cover specific area of the city? Sue R.
Answer: We currently have 75 officers; our current allotment is 77. The unfilled positions will not be filled at this time due to budgetary/economic conditions. There are 5 assigned beats in the City of Quincy. Officers are assigned specific beats on an annual basis so they are familiar with their area of the city. Ron Dreyer, QPD