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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
10 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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+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

"Saturday night at 9pm we heard a loud noise in a closet and crashing in the attic. Called Brian who said 'no problem, be right over' and he was. Checked the closet -- all clear; checked the attic and saw a rat which he removed, all by 10pm. We will have him back next week to track down how the rat got in and close that off. Top notch work. Very efficient and knowledgable"
Response time11 hrs
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Animal Removal FAQs, answered by experts

Armadillos have very strong smelling capabilities to track down insects efficiently. But this superpower is actually a double-edged sword because their extreme sense of smell also causes them to be more sensitive and deterred by strong odors. To keep them at bay, you can place small amounts of substances like vinegar, ammonia, and mothballs around your property and near armadillo hotspots.

Although you can technically flood an armadillo out of its hole, it’s important to remember that this can be potentially fatal to the animal. Armadillos sleep between 16 and 18 hours a day, and if you perform this technique while they’re deep in sleep, they may not awake soon enough to save themselves.

Bears are most active at dawn and dusk. They can be active at any point during the day, but the hours after sunset and before sunrise are their primary feeding times. As far as time of year goes, bears are generally active from April to November and hibernate throughout the winter and early spring. Bears are more likely to be aggressive in the spring right after hibernation but more likely to be seen in the fall because they are preparing for hibernation.

While doggie doors are convenient for pet owners, they do offer a few drawbacks. For instance, they’re small enough that unwanted critters could come into the house, such as raccoons, snakes, rats, and insects.

They’re also large enough that small children can escape through them, which can be a serious concern to parents of young children.

Finally, doggie doors can make it difficult to regulate your home’s temperature because they constantly let in hot or cold outside air.

Skunks are nocturnal creatures, meaning they are primarily active at night, particularly around dusk and dawn. Their activity levels increase as the weather warms up, and they are generally dormant or inactive during the winter. Skunks are especially active during the spring months when they are foraging for fresh food and seeking mates. While they are typically not seen during the day, daytime activity is possible if a skunk is having trouble finding food, has babies to care for, or is severely ill.

You might be tempted to call your local municipality to remove animals from your property, such as a groundhog burrowing in your yard or raccoons getting into your trash cans. However, they typically only remove domestic animals like dogs and cats from properties, or sick and injured wildlife that pose a public safety risk or health threat, such as a rabid animal. They typically do not capture or remove healthy wildlife.

Animal removal professionals have the tools, knowledge, and skills to trap and remove wild animals adequately and humanely. They also can relocate them correctly.

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