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SOS Wildlife Services
4.7(
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Pest Control - Birds and BatsPest Control - Small AnimalsPest Control - Small Animals - For Business

Serving Carpinteria, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This was the first time I ever had to call an animal control service for help. I was not only nervous about what critter he might find lurking in or around here, but was also nervous about letting a stranger into my house. Mike Kyle turned out to be a Godsend! So nice, courteous, and understanding, he quickly put me at ease. Very knowledgeable and totally professional. Extremely prompt and fair, I will not hesitate to use his service again should I ever need to. Since meeting Mike, I have also been recommending him to everyone I know, and will continue to do so for anyone I come in contact with that needs this kind of service. Thanks, Mike, for being so thorough and doing such a great job, and Thank you, Home Advisor, for recommending SOS Wildlife Services."
Swallow Netting Under Eave
Swallow Netting Under Eave
Swallow Netting Under Eave
Swallow Netting Under Eave
Swallow Netting Under Eave

+10

Response time9 hrs
Response rate93%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Donahue pest Control
4.8(
26
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Pest Control - Rodents

Serving Carpinteria, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Donahue. was the second co.I hired to check on noise of chewing in my bedroom wall. A food filled trap did not attract any rodents. The following day 2 live rats and 2 dead rats were removed from the wall. Today before the wall was to be mended 5 more dead rats were discovered. Of course I would hire Chris again!"
Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Pest Busters Pest Solutions
5.0(
7
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Pest Control - Rodents

Serving Carpinteria, 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%
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Clifton Pest Control
4.5(
24
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Pest Control - Rodents

Serving Carpinteria, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"James Clifton is a knowledgable contractor, and a gentleman too. His employees were well-versed and worked very efficiently. His recommendations brought our attic up to code, removed and replaced the insulation with improved material, and also solved some electrical problems. I would recommend him to my friends and neighbors."
Fumigation
Electro-Gun
Electro-Gun
Response time1 day
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Jetty Termite & Pest Control Inc
5.0(
8
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Pest Control - Rodents

Serving Carpinteria, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Jetty Pest, came every week to help me out with my recent rodent problem. They were kind courteous. Let me know when they were on their way and informed me after every visit how many traps were triggered they stayed with us until the problem was resolved. Could not recommend them more."
Bank Fumigation
Bank Fumigation
Bank Fumigation
Bank Fumigation
Patio Repair

+17

Response time1 day
Response rate88%
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SOS Wildlife Services Serving Santa Barbara, Ca. - Woodland Hills, Ca. and Surrounding Areas
4.7(
48
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Pest Control - Birds and BatsPest Control - Small AnimalsPest Control - Small Animals - For Business

Serving Carpinteria, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

SOS Wildlife Services, proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity, and a personable experience to keep you comfortable, and satisfied with the work being done. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned, and operated. Give us a call today! \nBirds, Rats, Mice, Gophers, Snakes, Raccoons, Possums, Skunks.

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Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Animal Removal FAQs, answered by experts

Yes, badgers can benefit the environments they live in. As they dig and feed, they carry and disperse seeds, which helps plants spread and grow. They also build tunnels that other species, like rabbits and foxes, can move into. However, these benefits may not be desirable on your property, and badger removal may be preferable.

It can be difficult to know what type of animal is in your attic until you see it. But several clues can help you narrow down the suspects:

  • Sounds: Smaller animals like rats and mice make scurrying and tapping/gnawing sounds. Larger animals like raccoons and opossums make louder clambering noises. Also, note when animals are noisy: Squirrels are active during the day, while rats are busiest at night.

  • Droppings: Rats and mice leave small, rice-shaped droppings (the rat’s version is significantly larger). Bigger droppings belong to larger critters like raccoons. As long as you’re not squeamish, an image search can help you identify what you’re seeing in your attic.

When in doubt, take photos of damage or other evidence and show them to an experienced pest control pro.

Animal removal specialists specialize in removing critters and wildlife from in and around your home. These include:

  • Bats

  • Birds

  • Groundhogs

  • Moles and voles

  • Opossums

  • Mice and rats

  • Raccoons

  • Skunks

  • Squirrels

The specialist's method to remove these critters will depend on the animal. For example, groundhogs will be live-trapped and relocated, whereas, for birds, the expert will remove and discard the inactive nest and sanitize the area. 

Once the animals and their young are out of the house, remove the nest and locate any entry points. Some may be difficult to find because some animals can fit through very small holes. Once you’ve located as many entry points as possible, use materials such as metal or masonry to block off the entry. Ideally, you should choose materials that most animals cannot chew through. Create a one-way door or flap to allow animals to leave but not return. Additional methods include using repellants designed to make an area unappealing to the types of animals that find your home so inviting. 

Hazing is an effective strategy for keeping foxes away from your yard because these wild animals are usually scared of people, loud noises, and sudden movements. If you have a large dog patrolling the yard, that’s also usually a powerful deterrent for foxes. You can also use hazing to keep badgers away from your yard, along with pests like raccoons and coyotes.

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