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Attic Pros
4.6(
102
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Pest Control - Rodents

Serving Aptos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Wais and his team did a terrific job removing old, shoddy, blown insulation in our attic, added new batt insulation, rat proofed it, reapplied insulation around the duct work, added a new attic fan, all in record time. Very pleased with how careful they were setting up and removing every bit of waste."
Fortify your home’s attic with high-quality insulation and strategic rodent-proofing.
Lock in warmth and lock out pests with expert attic insulation and rodent-proofing.
Transform your attic into a pristine, energy-efficient area with our insulation and sanitation services.
Maximize your attic’s efficiency and hygiene with expert insulation installation and sanitation services.
Create a healthier living space with expert attic insulation installation and deep sanitation.

+3895

Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Pest Busters Pest Solutions
5.0(
7
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Pest Control - Rodents

Serving Aptos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Wanted to leave a review for the awesome crew of pest busters . Their response was super quick and Richard came out the next day to do a thorough inspection. He took the time to walk around and point out all the problem area to me and my husband and clearly explaining our options . Since they completed all the work . All the banging and scratching noises from the rats have basically disappeared! Highly recommend pest busters"
Subterranean  treatment
Drill and treat
Wood boring beetles
Rodent Exclusion
Rodent Exclusion

+37

Response time2 hrs
Response rate100%
Pacific Coast Termite, Inc.
4.3(
35
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Pest Control - Rodents

Serving Aptos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Steven identified the problem and was very professional and did not try to up sell the job. Then Joseph came to do the actual work and was just wonderful. He was respectful and courteous and knowledgeable. He did the work under the house as well as in the attic and did a great job. I would happily recommend this company!"
Response time1 day
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Pacific Coast Termite Inc
4.6(
206
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Pest Control - Rodents

Serving Aptos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The introductory meeting went very well. The representative, Stephan, was very professional, arrived on time and had a professional appearance. He asked good questions , so to understand the extent of our rodent house mates and wanted to see all areas of the house inside and out. He completed a thorough inspection and educated me with his findings and clearly proposed what his company could do to remove the mice. We signed up and are looking forward to being mouse free!"
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Response time5 days
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Santos Pest Control
4.2(
5
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Pest Control - Rodents

Serving Aptos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Their pest control service was quick and efficient. Mr. Santos was very easy to work with, knowledgeable, and hardworking. The work was done seamlessly and I would highly recommend this company. Santos Pest Control is a great value, got the work done quickly, and showed up when I needed. I would absolutely hire Santos Pest Control without question. A very professional local company!"
Response time6 hrs
Response rate97%
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Fire & Water Damage Recovery
4.7(
69
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Pest Control - Birds and BatsPest Control - RodentsPest Control - Small Animals+1 more

Serving Aptos, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Overall they did NOT do what they were paid to do. 1) They were paid $25,000 to document and remove the contents and on numerous occasions they opened a drawer and took one picture, or they missed an area entirely. I would say about 30% of the contents were documented in this way. Their job was to document everything so we could file a comprehensive claim. I personally spent over 150 hours working on the contents inventory to make up for their shortcomings. 2) They were paid an additional $5,691.95 to clean some of the contents that could be salvaged. Numerous items, we can only document 14 of them, are missing from the cleaned contents totaling a value of over $7,000. WDR's response was oh we made a mistake and disposed of those items and you will be reimbursed by the insurance company for their value (of course depreciated) so no harm was done. Of course there is harm!! These items had not only material but sentimental value! We lost everything in my parents home of 50+ years and they just threw the things away. Very Very unprofessional. 3) In the boxes of items that were cleaned and returned we have found items that were never ours, how many people have they switched or lost items on??"
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+27

Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Simply Rodents
5.0(
26
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Pest Control - Rodents

Serving Aptos, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Brian Higgins the owner, was very thorough and considerate. He gave us a fair price and did a wonderful job. He eliminated the dead rats at were in the attic and under the house. He helped us fog the entire house to get rid of the mites that were biting me for 6 months. Then Brian climbed on the roof and covered all access holes with wire mess. He did that to the perimeter of the house too. Finally he set traps with bate in the attic and crawl space under the house. Two weeks later he returned and did an inspection of the traps to make sure there was no additional activity . He is a very pleasant guy and I would highly recommend using him again if needed .R Blecher"
Response time11 hrs
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Animal Removal FAQs, answered by experts

When relocating, release a groundhog at least 5 miles from the capture site. This distance helps ensure that the groundhog does not return to your property. Make sure to relocate it to a suitable habitat, such as a wooded area or a place with plenty of ground cover, to increase its chances of survival without disrupting existing wildlife. Additionally, always check local regulations, as relocating wildlife may be restricted or require a permit in some areas.

Generally, squirrels are not considered aggressive toward humans. They are more likely to flee than confront people. However, like many animals, they may exhibit aggressive behavior if they feel threatened or cornered. If you approach a squirrel too closely or try to handle it, especially if it's a mother protecting her young, it may resort to defensive tactics such as biting or scratching.

Deers have an extraordinarily strong sense of smell, which means they can react strongly to certain scents. Lavender, garlic, mint, cinnamon, clove, and human hair are some of the most offensive scents for deer. You can try mixing some of these pungent oils or scents with a spray mixture and adding them to your garden.

Squirrels tend to forage, traveling along roof and fence lines. To trap a squirrel, placing a baited trap on the roof near the point of entry is the best option. If you can see them going in and out or recognize the damage they might be causing to the exterior of your home, you can also try placing traps near those locations.

Anecdotal evidence suggests coffee grounds can keep chipmunks away. Sprinkle them throughout your garden, yard, and plants to help deter them. As an added bonus, coffee grounds can help keep the slugs away, and they’re great for acid-loving plants such as hydrangeas, azaleas, and rhododendrons.

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