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Benchmark Pest Control, Inc.
4.4(
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Pest Control - Birds and BatsPest Control - RodentsPest Control - Small Animals - For Business

Serving Exeter, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Arrived next morning after request online late the previous night. Removed what we thought were bats in our chimney, but turned out to be huge mama & 4 baby raccoons. All alive! Service was amazing! Workers were excellent! Cost was excessive."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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O'Connor Pest Control
4.8(
12
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Pest Control - Birds and BatsPest Control - RodentsPest Control - Small Animals+1 more

Serving Exeter, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1952

We believe in providing the best value and pest control service to our clients. Our motto is if you’re not happy we’re not happy. 60+ Years of Pest Control Service in California. We provide Same Day Pest Control. Senior Specials. We respect your property and ensure that we leave the work area clean and tidy. We also use Eco Smart Products. (available upon request) Family owned and operated Pest Control Company. We strive for client satisfaction. We Take Pest & Termite Control Seriously! We give you a fair estimate before we begin a project. We have no hidden fees or extra charges. https://bakersfield.oconnorpest.com/

Recommended by87%of homeowners
O'Connor Pest Control
4.3(
5
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Pest Control - Rodents

Serving Exeter, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1952

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Our staff consists of highly experienced pest and termite professionals with over 60 years of industry experience. We offer affordable pest and termite control solutions for homes and businesses. Our O'Connor Pest Control technicians understand your issues and we know how to get to the root of the problem in just a day. We are committed to ensuring your home or business is pest and termite free after we have worked on the job. Our mission is to provide friendly, reliable service that creates solutions to our customer's pest and termite needs. \n\n$49 Monthly General Pest Special Homes up to 2999 sq ft \nGophers & Rodents not included \nOne year minimum, offer expires 7/31/20\n \nFree Gopher/Rodent Estimate \nEco Smart Products \n559-408-5814 or 661-324-2701

Response time1 day
Response rate85%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Ascend Pest Control
5.0(
2
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Pest Control - Rodents

Serving Exeter, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Ascend Pest Control went above and beyond to not only mitigate the current problem, but to prevent future occurrence. This was critical to my continued patronage, as other companies treated the symptom but did not solve the problem. Bob Gilbert is simply the best there is in the business. I can confidently state this after some 15 years and four different pest control companies treating my issue. I give Ascend Pest Control and Bob Gilbert in particular my highest recommendation for care, service, dedication, and superior results. You will not be disappointed with this man."
Animal Removal questions, answered by experts

Squirrels have a strong sense of smell and can be deterred by various scents they dislike. Effective options include peppermint oil, rosemary, garlic, cinnamon, white vinegar, coffee grounds, and predator urine. Squirrels also have a strong aversion to capsaicin, the compound that makes chili peppers hot, making capsaicin-based repellents a good choice for protecting specific areas like gardens or bird feeders. For a DIY solution, you can create a garlic and vinegar spray and apply it daily. Additionally, placing strong-smelling items like certain soaps or dryer sheets near where squirrels frequent can also be effective.

Although raccoons aren’t particularly picky regarding food, certain sounds, metals, and smells bother them. You can place these items around your home to keep raccoons away:

  • Place wire mesh screens around and underneath decks and porches to prevent raccoons from nesting. 

  • Put metal sheeting around the edges of your roof or at the base of trees to deter raccoons from coming close. 

  • Place a loud battery-operated radio near the raccoon’s den to keep them from nesting.

  • Keep a bowl of cider vinegar on your deck or porch.

  • Remove old raccoon scents by thoroughly cleaning and disinfecting underneath porches and decks.

No, pest-repellent plants can only reduce the number of pests in your garden—they won’t repel all of them. So, for example, a plant like catnip that repels mosquitoes won’t completely eradicate them from your yard.

Possums don’t typically pose a danger to humans—they prefer to stay out of sight. If they feel threatened, they play dead instead of engaging. However, they can become aggressive when cornered, typically when they become trapped inside your home or when a dog chases them. When this happens, it’s best to call a wildlife control service near you to remove possums safely.

DIY animal removal is rarely a good idea and is not advised for many reasons. First, these types of animals can carry diseases and, therefore, pose a health risk to you, your family, and your pets if mishandled. Second, depending on your city or municipality, it may be illegal to remove or handle wildlife yourself. 

Sealing your home against these animals yourself is also a bad idea. Trapping an animal under your house will cause odor and insect problems when it passes away. 

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