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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 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
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Pest Busters Pest Solutions
5.0(
7
)
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
)
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
)
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

Squirrels are pretty skittish creatures, and they dread the presence of rodent-chasing dogs and cats. Sudden noises and bursts of activity can send them scampering away. Anything with an element of surprise, like motion-detecting lighting, strobe lights, and noisy wind chimes, can unsettle them. Even loud radios and voices can be perceived as threatening and terrifying to these furry critters.

Deers have an extraordinarily strong sense of smell, which means they can react strongly to certain scents. Lavender, garlic, mint, cinnamon, clove, and human hair are some of the most offensive scents for deer. You can try mixing some of these pungent oils or scents with a spray mixture and adding them to your garden.

Snakes love yards where they can access pet food, insects, and rodents. They also like places with plenty of hiding spots, such as tall grasses, thick or overgrown shrubbery, pools of water, broken gutters, and boxes. Reducing clutter and debris on your property may help keep them from visiting.

While cats are great at rodent control, it is their second nature to use the soft dirt of your garden as a litter box. This can lead to the contamination of your food and the spread of disease in humans.

Gophers do not hibernate, meaning you could, at least theoretically, have a gopher problem in your yard any time of year. During the colder parts of the year when soil isn't as easy to work with, gophers may not dig as many holes or be as active and instead will burrow deeper into the earth to go below the frost line to stay warm.

You can expect to see more gopher activity during the spring and fall when warmer temperatures make digging easy, and there is an abundance of new (or recently harvested) plant life available for them to graze on. They come out during the day and sleep at night.

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