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SOS Wildlife Services
4.7(
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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 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

SOS Wildlife Services, proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity, and a personable experience to keep you comfortable, and satisfied with the work being done. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned, and operated. Give us a call today!\nBirds, Rats, Mice, Gophers, Snakes, Raccoons, Possums, Skunks.

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Recommended by95%of homeowners
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ALL CITY ANIMAL TRAPPING
4.1(
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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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Donahue pest Control
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Pest Control - Rodents

Serving Montecito, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Chris and his team were extremely professional and friendly. They came out the same day I called them and returned exactly when they said they would to finish the job. Fortunately they were able to locate the issue and remove the carcass. Thank you Donahue termite control. I would definitely recommend them to everyone looking for extermination needs!"
Response time1 day
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Pest Busters Pest Solutions
5.0(
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Pest Control - Rodents

Serving Montecito, CA and surrounding areas

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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(
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Pest Control - Rodents

Serving Montecito, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We're on an annual contract. The annual contract is $400.00. The price is fair."
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Clifton Pest Control
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Pest Control - Rodents

Serving Montecito, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"James Clifton is a knowledgable contractor, and a gentleman too. His employees were well-versed and worked very efficiently. His recommendations brought our attic up to code, removed and replaced the insulation with improved material, and also solved some electrical problems. I would recommend him to my friends and neighbors."
Fumigation
Electro-Gun
Electro-Gun
Response time1 day
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Jetty Termite & Pest Control Inc
5.0(
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Pest Control - Rodents

Serving Montecito, CA and surrounding areas

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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."
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Bank Fumigation
Bank Fumigation
Bank Fumigation
Patio Repair

+17

Response time1 day
Response rate88%
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Animal Removal questions, answered by experts

Skunks spray as a defense mechanism to ward off predators. The active ingredient in their sulfurous, oily musk is n-butyl mercaptan, which evaporates into a powerful and smelly gas. Once the spray hits the skunk’s target, the stench can linger for days, and water and common cleaning kits aren’t enough to wash it away.

If you happen upon a skunk in your yard, try to back away slowly to reduce the chance of them aiming at you. Encouragingly, they don’t use their weapon casually, as it can take up to 10 days for their life-saving weaponry to refill. Paw stamping, hissing, lifting their tail, and arching their back are early signs they feel trapped or under threat and that it’s time to make a careful retreat.

There’s little scientific evidence to suggest that homemade remedies to ward off wildlife are effective. But, often, when using them alongside other management techniques, it won’t do any harm to try. Suggestions include using urine-soaked kitty litter or sweat-soaked clothing items. Try applying them around your fence perimeters. Always read the instructions carefully for any commercially-bought repellents and opt for EPA-approved products. Multiple applications, especially after rain, are often necessary.

Fleas are master hiders, so they’re always looking for safe spots. In addition to living directly on your pets, they’re likely to hide in bedding materials, not unlike the infamous bed bugs. They also like carpet and thick grass, for similar reasons. They’re more likely to hang around dirt and debris in general, which is why it’s important to keep the home clean. 

Ladybugs and nematodes eat fleas outdoors. In fact, ladybugs can eat an average of 50 bugs each hour. If you see them outdoors, avoid causing them harm to help you keep unwanted pests away.

Many people only see armadillos at night because the closer the animals are to the city, the more they stay in their burrows during the day to avoid noise. More rural armadillos are more likely to come out during the day when they can warm up in the sunlight and avoid predation by owls and cougars.

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