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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

"Pest Busters is reliable and responsible, They eliminated my rodent problem under the house and in the attic. I then had them clean up the attic and remove all the old insulation and install new insulation. All the work was completed on schedule. I can count on Pest Busters to do an excellent job."
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
6 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

"Excellent job over several weeks. Consistently on time, efficient and fast, always cooperative and pleasant to work with. Various size crews from one to three depending upon the job to be done. We had extensive needed work done. We feel the cost was reasonable though fairly expensive at a total of $9,800 plus $39 for the initial inspection. We have a single story, 2,500 sq. ft. house with attached garage and rear separate patio enclosure. First, a licensed inspector went over the exterior, the interior, the huge unimproved attic, the garage interior and separate patio enclosure. He provided us with a detailed plan view identifying the many visual and suspected locations of both subterranean and drywood termites as well as dry rot. Two different kinds of environmentally approved chemical treatment were used for the two types of termites. They treated all around the outside of the house by boring holes every 12 inches through the concrete slab and inside through the wall and windowsill to inject for subterraneans, sprayed for drywood termites in attic, garage inside and all exterior fascias/shiplap/corbels along with patio wood posts. Cost $3,200. Two year warranty. In the attic they cleaned out all insulation along with field rat droppings, vacuumed, treated rafters for drywood termites, spray sanitized, closed some air duct open spots, checked for and sealed rat access point, re-installed new higher rated insulation (R38), set rat traps which were inspected several times over about three weeks & no rats found. Cost $4,800. They removed and replaced damaged wood members, splicing in new wood or filling areas with minor damage with wood filler and prime painted these areas. Cost$1,800."
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Response time5 days
20 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

"The experience with Justin at Fire & Water Damage Recovery was excellent. They were referred by the plumbing company that serviced my sump pump. We still got 3 estimate, Justin's estimate was in the middle but I felt good with Justin based on our phone conversation and the referral so we went with this company. Justin did tell me that he might have estimated on the high side because he does not like to surprise the homeowners. What a surprise when I go the final invoice. The final invoice came in much lower and was very close or lower than the lowest estimate I got. Justin and his team also took pictures of how the place was before and after for me to see. They even took pictures of the pathway that they took to get to the crawl space to assure me that they kept the place clean when they got in and out. I was very satisified with Justin and his company."
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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
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Victor Integrated Pest Services
4.9(
19
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Pest Control - Rodents

Serving Aptos, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Victor helped our family out during a very stressful rat infestation that happened right after a death in the family. He was super responsive, kind and sensitive to what we needed. This was for my sister, who is not comfortable having many people in her home, and Victor took great care of her. He caught the rats, sealed up all the holes, and got us sorted quickly during a stressful time. I would highly recommend this great family business. This man is passionate about catching rodents and taking care of his clients."
Response time2 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Animal Removal FAQs, answered by experts

How long skunks stick around depends on the time of year and whether they have youngsters. Skunks only spend a few days in a den during warm months. However, they’ll put down roots during the other seasons, particularly females with kits. Female skunks may stay in the same place throughout early spring and summer, and all skunks usually stick around during the winter months. No matter the season, skunks prefer safe areas with plenty of access to food. 

Groundhogs love to eat a variety of plant matter. This includes beans, peas, sunflowers, tender greens such as leafy vegetables, clover, dandelion, and alfalfa, and sweet fruits such as apples and berries. Groundhogs eat up to a pound and a half of plant matter each day, so household gardens often become their prime target.

Bobcats are most active from sunset to midnight, and from sunrise to a few hours into the morning. If you see a bobcat acting strangely in hours they’re normally not active, it’s possible they’re sick. The Humane Society recommends contacting a local wildlife professional to find and trap the bobcat in this case.

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.

Using chemicals with harsh odors is a natural way to repel bears. While the animal’s strong sense of smell is an asset in the animal kingdom, it’s a weakness here. Simply place bleach or ammonia in a bucket and leave it outside day or night. Ironically, bears also dislike the smell of pine, so you can use pine oil or a pine-based cleaning agent. Avoid using cleaning products with fruit or citrus smells, however.

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