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Avatar for Ace Ventura Pest and Wildlife Control, Inc.
Ace Ventura Pest and Wildlife Control, Inc.
5.0(
5
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Pest Control - RodentsPest Control - Birds and BatsPest Control - Small Animals+1 more

Serving Durham, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I'm very thankful I called Ace Ventura pest and wildlife control. I knew I was hearing something scratching in my bedroom closet, I just didn't know what it was nor how bad it was. Ace Ventura came out and found rats eating through my ducting, wires and insulation. Rick was great he took pictures and showed me what was going on as I was too afraid to go up there. He gave me much needed relief when he closed up the very large holes they chewed. His team also cleaned out my whole entire attic and replaced with brand new insulation, fixed my ducting and wires. He was on time and called me 15 minutes prior to arrival. He set me a 2 week follow up right away to check back. It's been awesome to solve my issues. Thank you Ace Ventura."
Rats ate a skunk in a crawlspace
Rodent Work 1
Rodent 2 After
We take our bed bug fumigations seriously
nice tight fit

+1

Response time1 day
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Western Bat Specialists
Western Bat Specialists
4.8(
6
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Pest Control - Birds and Bats

Serving Durham, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"5 Stars! Class act! True professionals! We have a large home that had been invaded by bats. And when I say invaded, I mean a nasty, smelly, wall and roof damaging invasion. Our whole house smelled like cats had peed all over for years. It was the bat urine and guano in our walls and roof! If I sat in the most damaged rooms for too long, my eyes would literally burn and water. I started down the route that most would called an exterminator. Nope, they don't handle bats. After some searching on Google, I found some local contractors who advertised bat work and said they could handle the job. During my search I also found Western Bat Specialists, and I am so glad I did. I called them, and they patiently educated me about bats. I learned that because bats are a protected species, there is a season and a very specific process for removing them and then correcting the damage they leave behind. I quickly realized that this was not a one man type of job. The entire team at WBS worked diligently with me for months as we worked with the insurance company, conducted exclusion work, submitted reports, met with insurance adjusters for inspection after inspection. They were always happy to take my call, answer all my questions (and I had A LOT of questions!), and schedule work to my convenience. They arrived on time every time, worked for 10 to 12 hours a day to keep their promise of completing the job in 3 days, communicated with me throughout the entire process and treated me and our home with respect. They tore out walls, replaced sheet rock, repainted and even happily took on extra projects I kept adding to the list. Our home is now bat free and smells clean and fresh! I cannot say enough good things about the entire team at Western Bat Specialists. From the ladies at the corporate office who were in constant communication with me on the phone and email, to the foreman and his crew who did the physical work at our house. Stellar human beings! I highly recommend you call them if you have bat problems on your property. You wont find a better solution or group of people to work with."
Bat man
Bat Man
Bat Man
Remediation - Roofing
Removal of T&G

+17

Response time2 days
37 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
Avatar for C. Wright & Wright Enterprises, Inc.
C. Wright & Wright Enterprises, Inc.
3.7(
37
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Pest Control - Birds and BatsPest Control - Small AnimalsPest Control - Small Animals - For Business

Serving Durham, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had crown and floor molding installed through the house. They did a fantastic job and their team was professional, friendly and respectful. Job was two days, each day they were on time and worked hard to complete the project on time. I would highly recommend them."
 Guano in Attic
 bat
 Bats roosting in attic
 Moms with babies
Warehouse - safe & humane removal

+49

Response time1 day
37 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
Special Service Bird Control
New to Angi
Pest Control - Birds and Bats

Serving Durham, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

At Special Service Bird Control our mission is to provide our customers with the best in bird control services, by utilizing the latest and most advanced techniques. To ensure that our customers are fully satisfied with our services, we, at SSBC, aim to provide the safest, most effective, and environmentally friendly solutions at competitive prices.

Tom Maduell's Termite
New to Angi
Pest Control - Rodents

Serving Durham, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

20% LESS THAN ANY OTHER WRITTEN BID FOR TERMITE TREATMENTS AND ALL PHASES OF CONTSRUCTION. \nWe are a locally owned and operated Termite and Pest Control company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction! \nLICENSED, BONDED AND INSURED. 40 YEARS EXPERIENCE! TREATMENTS GUARNETEED!

Response time5 hrs
Animal Removal FAQs, answered by experts

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. 

Scented mouse deterrents, like peppermint oil, can be effective in the short term. The pungent smells may temporarily repel mice, but they lose effectiveness as the scent fades or mice get used to it. The main drawbacks are frequent reapplication and the fact that these deterrents don't address the root cause of the infestation, such as entry points or food sources. While they can be part of a broader strategy, scented deterrents alone are rarely enough to eliminate a mouse problem.

Many people have reported success in using dryer sheets to deter mice. This result is likely due to the strong scent that the rodents don’t find favorable. However, using dryer sheets alone may not be a foolproof solution, and it's often better to combine various preventive measures, such as traps, repellent sprays, and proper storage practices, to protect your car from rodent infestations more effectively.

While there are plenty of DIY home remedies for pests, trapping and fumigation costs are worth the investment when dealing with a serious infestation that is hard to get rid of, like termites,  bed bugs, or mice.

DIY traps and sprays might help eliminate a few ants or the occasional mouse, but they're no match for a full-blown infestation. Call an extermination pro to locate where pests hide, how to treat the issue at the source, and how to keep it from returning.

There are quite a few opinions regarding using coffee grinds to keep deer out of your garden, with many people convinced of this method. It makes sense that it could work considering deer have a strong sense of smell and likely do not like the smell of coffee grounds. However, there’s no hard evidence supporting the notion that coffee grounds keep deer away, but it may be worth trying.

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