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SOS Wildlife Services
4.7(
48
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Pest Control - Birds and BatsPest Control - Small AnimalsPest Control - Small Animals - For Business

Serving Montecito, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mike was professional, polite and through. Quality work."
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%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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ALL CITY ANIMAL TRAPPING
4.1(
52
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Pest Control - Birds and BatsPest Control - Rodents

Serving Montecito, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They set up the trapps and captured the possum within a few days, fixed the area and removed trapps.
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+35

19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Donahue pest Control
4.8(
26
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Pest Control - Rodents

Serving Montecito, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Chris, Vanessa, and team showed up the same day I called. They were thorough, hard working, and very courteous. Beat cost of other pest control companies for removal of rats, clean up, and sealing off holes under the house. Thanks for your help!"
Response time1 day
2 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 Montecito, 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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Pacific Coast Termite Inc
4.6(
206
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Pest Control - Rodents

Serving Montecito, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Matt Muth performed the inspection and was punctual, professional and personable. He performed the inspection and it was determined the best option for us would be tenting, something we had hoped to avoid but Matt was honest and straightforward in his evaluation. That said, once we have resolved our immediate problem I would not hesitate to hire Pacific Coast Termite to perform a maintenance program so we don't get into the situation again."
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Response time5 days
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Clifton Pest Control
4.5(
24
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Pest Control - Rodents

Serving Montecito, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very professional and friendly service. Thorough in explaining treatment plans and other services. Very personable and trustworthy to clients. I would definitely recommend this business to others."
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 Montecito, 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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Animal Removal FAQs, answered by experts

Possums are not aggressive toward people or pets. They are shy critters that prefer to avoid confrontations. When threatened, they may hiss, growl, or display their teeth but are more likely to play dead as a defense mechanism. Possums rarely attack unless cornered or provoked. They are not a significant threat to pets, though a curious dog or cat might provoke a defensive reaction.

Armadillos are most active during cooler hours to avoid extreme temperatures, particularly the daytime heat in the warm climates where they live. This activity pattern helps them reduce the risk of overheating and dehydration. They are generally active from late at night to early morning, often between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m., but can also be seen around dawn and dusk. An exception to this is during mating season (June-July in the northern hemisphere, November-December in the southern hemisphere), when male armadillos may be more active than usual.

While you may be hearing squirrels running around your attic at night, these animals are usually more active during the day. If you hear scratching sounds in your attic at night, it’s mostly likely a mouse, raccoon, or bat. Investigate your roof, attic, and other entrances to your home to find signs that indicate the presence of squirrels or other pests.

The truth is, there really is no such thing as a 100% deer-proof plant. Deer will decimate even the prickliest flora if they’re hungry enough. However, there are plenty of beautiful plants that deer don’t necessarily enjoy. These include thistles, wisteria vines, sword ferns, and beautyberries.

Deer are herbivores, and they love vegetable gardens as much as Peter Rabbit. If you don’t want to fence in your entire property, consider creating an attractive raised-bed veggie garden with mesh fencing around it to keep out deer and other critters.

Armadillos have very strong smelling capabilities to track down insects efficiently. But this superpower is actually a double-edged sword because their extreme sense of smell also causes them to be more sensitive and deterred by strong odors. To keep them at bay, you can place small amounts of substances like vinegar, ammonia, and mothballs around your property and near armadillo hotspots.

Although you can technically flood an armadillo out of its hole, it’s important to remember that this can be potentially fatal to the animal. Armadillos sleep between 16 and 18 hours a day, and if you perform this technique while they’re deep in sleep, they may not awake soon enough to save themselves.

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