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Benchmark Pest Control, Inc.
4.4(
20
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Pest Control - Birds and BatsPest Control - RodentsPest Control - Small Animals - For Business

Serving Ivanhoe, 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 Ivanhoe, 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 Ivanhoe, 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 Ivanhoe, 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 FAQs, answered by experts

Identifying the specific animal running on your roof at night can be challenging without direct observation. Common nocturnal roof visitors include raccoons, squirrels, opossums, and rats. Raccoons are bigger and can create heavy thumping sounds. Squirrels are agile and may produce rapid scurrying noises. Opossums tend to move stealthily with less noise. Rats can make scratching or gnawing sounds. To determine the culprit, look for signs like footprints, droppings, or damaged areas near the roof. For accurate identification, consult a pest control professional or set up wildlife cameras near potential entry points.

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.

You can get rid of raccoons quickly by making your home an undesirable place to live. Here are the best ways to get rid of raccoons fast:

  • Repair broken vents and screens leading to your home.

  • Seal open access points into your home. Many raccoons sneak in through the attic, roof, or chimney.

  • Trim trees and branches so raccoons don’t have easy access to your roof and chimney. 

  • Thoroughly clean out garbage cans, remove all trash, and secure the bins.

  • Don’t keep food or water outside.

  • Add raccoon guards to outdoor bird feeders. 

  • Clean up brush around your home—raccoons like to gather loose yard materials for bedding.

Squirrels hate not having access to secure shelter or food sources. Your best line of defense is to make your property less attractive by removing access to these things. There are chemical squirrel repellents, but these have mixed success. According to Pennsylvania State University, you can apply products containing the bittering agent denatonium saccharide to a squirrel's favorite fence, tree, or roof spots. However, you need to reapply repellents regularly, which aren’t scientifically proven effective.

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.

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