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Overkill Pest Control
4.9(
9
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Pest Control - Small AnimalsPest Control - RodentsPest Control - Small Animals - For Business

Serving Merced, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Overkill Pest Control is your trusted partner for pest management solutions across Stanislaus county and select areas of Merced, and San Joaquin counties. Specializing in pest eradication, weed control, and wildlife management, our certified team provides tailored services for residential and commercial properties. With a commitment to excellence and client satisfaction, we ensure a pest-free environment while maintaining the ecological balance. Choose Overkill Pest Control for reliable and comprehensive solutions in pest management and beyond.

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by44%of homeowners
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Pest Busters Pest Solutions
5.0(
7
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Pest Control - Rodents

Serving Merced, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Wanted to leave a review for the awesome crew of pest busters . Their response was super quick and Richard came out the next day to do a thorough inspection. He took the time to walk around and point out all the problem area to me and my husband and clearly explaining our options . Since they completed all the work . All the banging and scratching noises from the rats have basically disappeared! Highly recommend pest busters"
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 Merced, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Pacific Coast did this most thorough inspection of the three companies I dealt with. All three companies had a different approach to termite control. One was to do a cursory inspection and offer what is essentially an insurance policy. Another did a better inspection and offered spot treatment and a 3 year warranty. Pacific Coast did a thorough inspection and offered either spot treatments to the obviously infested areas or comprehensive preventative maintenance treatment in addition to the spot treatments. The cost is more expensive than the other companies but the employees inspire confidence in their work."
Response time1 day
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Castle Pest Management, Inc
3.9(
48
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Pest Control - Birds and Bats

Serving Merced, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

With over 12 years of experience, we at Castle Pest Management care about you! There's nothing more important than keeping your family, friends, neighbors, and place of business safe and free from unwanted pests and other harmful toxins. Give us a call today to set up an appointment. Your emergency is our urgency!

Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Animal Removal FAQs, answered by experts

Yes, in some cases if your damper is left open, animals can come down your chimney. In these instances, it’s more likely that they have fallen in while looking for a safe spot rather than entered your house intentionally. Leaving your damper closed or installing a chimney cap can prevent animals from coming inside.

How long skunks stick around depends on the time of year and whether they have youngsters. Skunks only spend a few days in a den during warm months. However, they’ll put down roots during the other seasons, particularly females with kits. Female skunks may stay in the same place throughout early spring and summer, and all skunks usually stick around during the winter months. No matter the season, skunks prefer safe areas with plenty of access to food. 

Groundhogs are most active during the warmer months, from spring through fall. On a daily basis, they exhibit peak activity in the early morning (dawn) and late afternoon (dusk), which are their primary feeding times. They tend to stay in their cool burrows during the hottest, sunniest parts of the day. Groundhogs hibernate during the winter, typically retreating to their dens from October or November until mid to late February.

If the cat is stray (you noticed a collar or other signs of domestication), the kind thing to do is to try and find the owner. Call around to other neighbors to see if they can lead you in the right direction. If you can get close enough to snap a picture, try posting an image of the cat to local community groups and pages on social media. 

If the cat is feral, you can try to humanely trap them and participate in a local shelter’s TNR program. Before attempting capture, call around to local rescues and shelters to make sure one near you does participate in a TNR program. They may even be able to catch the cat for you.

You’ll want to call a licensed and insured wildlife removal company that offers:

  • Full property inspection—indoor and outdoor

  • Proper animal identification

  • Written management plan with follow-up visits included

  • Humane removal techniques

  • Preventative exclusion measures

If it’s an emergency and you can’t wait, you’ll need to contact an emergency animal control company near you.

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