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Ace Ventura Pest and Wildlife Control, Inc.
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Serving Murphys, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I thought I had to move after an animal passed away in my insulation. The stench was unabearabke! Rick can the next day, identified the issue and since it was a Friday , he came back in 3 days closed all openings and then they came back removed the carcass and replaced my insulation. All that in a week! Wonderful customer service and works! Best company I have ever worked with"
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Response time1 day
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Pacific Coast Termite, Inc.
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Serving Murphys, 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
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Terminix® Pest Control
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Serving Murphys, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1927

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very knowledgeable guy who seem to know what he’s doing. Don’t know results of spraying. Have had much rain since. Will have to see if it worked. Terminex will spray again the beginning of next month."
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All Pest Pros
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Serving Murphys, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I contacted all pest pros the beginning of April because of a dead smell coming from my attic. I also had flies coming out of there. The inspector Alex went into the attic and removed dead rat from a trap that Terminix left behind. I signed a contract, though I thought was  a little pricey at the time. With all the hard work that these guys did, I now feel that it was money well spent. I just had my last check up yesterday and there were no rats in the traps and am no longer hearing noises in my walls. My house has been nice and cool with the new insulation that was put in. GREAT JOB TO ALL PEST PROS!
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Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Pony Express Pest Control Inc.
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Serving Murphys, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Amazing service, educated me on rat and how it got into my house. Quality service calming professionall, compassionate regarding my rodent phobia extremely thorough inspecting inside and outside my home. Extremely knowledgeable and experienced. Will recommend them to my HOA!"
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Response time1 day
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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SafeTerraSolutions
New to Angi

Serving Murphys, CA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

Here at SafeTerraSolutions we have trained Environmental Scientists and skilled Home Inspectors that will identify any problems within your home. From Air quality to a leaky pipe, we are your one stop shop for total home inspections.

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Animal Removal questions, answered by experts

Fencing is one of the most effective ways to keep deer out of your garden, but there are other ways to keep deer away. You could put together a homemade deer repellent mixture using household items that deer hate. Mix hot sauce, garlic powder, liquid dish soap, and water in a spray bottle and spray it onto your plants. It won’t harm your garden or any animals but it will deter deer from chowing down. You can also plant your garden strategically by creating a perimeter of plants that deer don’t like to eat, herbs like oregano, mint, sage, and thyme.

Homemade raccoon repellents can be a cost-effective and humane method for keeping raccoons off your property. Raccoons despise the smell of vinegar, so keeping a bowl of it near your home can keep them away. Some wildlife companies advise using cayenne pepper or hot sauce sprinkled near your deck or porch as another homemade option.

Attempting to squish a scorpion by hand or foot isn’t a good idea, as many can flatten themselves and survive a simple strike—plus, they’ll be provoked and very likely to sting. Instead, it's best to use a sharp or heavy object to pierce or crush the exoskeleton with force. Always wear protective clothing, including thick gloves, pants, and closed-toe shoes, to avoid being stung. Use long tweezers, scissors, or a knife to pierce the exoskeleton or crush it with a heavy object, making sure to twist or press down firmly to ensure the scorpion is truly dead.

It can be difficult to know what type of animal is in your attic until you see it. But several clues can help you narrow down the suspects:

  • Sounds: Smaller animals like rats and mice make scurrying and tapping/gnawing sounds. Larger animals like raccoons and opossums make louder clambering noises. Also, note when animals are noisy: Squirrels are active during the day, while rats are busiest at night.

  • Droppings: Rats and mice leave small, rice-shaped droppings (the rat’s version is significantly larger). Bigger droppings belong to larger critters like raccoons. As long as you’re not squeamish, an image search can help you identify what you’re seeing in your attic.

When in doubt, take photos of damage or other evidence and show them to an experienced pest control pro.

Raccoons are more social than badgers. Badgers are solitary creatures, with the exceptions being mating season and rearing their young. Raccoons are more adaptable and often found in groups, especially in urban areas. Raccoons form loose social structures and frequently forage together and share dens. This social behavior helps them thrive in diverse environments, from forests to cities.

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