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Ace Ventura Pest and Wildlife Control, Inc.
5.0(
5
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Pest Control - RodentsPest Control - Birds and BatsPest Control - Small Animals+1 more

Serving Murphys, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

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"
Rats ate a skunk in a crawlspace
Rodent Work 1
Rodent 2 After
We take our bed bug fumigations seriously
nice tight fit

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Response time1 day
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Pacific Coast Termite, Inc.
4.3(
35
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Pest Control - Rodents

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
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 Murphys, 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
bills trapping and pest removal
5.0(
1
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Pest Control - Birds and BatsPest Control - Small AnimalsPest Control - Small Animals - For Business

Serving Murphys, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Welcome to Bill's Trapping And Pest Removal!We are committed to exceeding your expectations. As experts, we will handle your needs with the high quality expertise, that your home or business deserves. We offer competitive prices, and customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Call us now!

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Pony Express Pest Control Inc.
3.7(
3
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Pest Control - Birds and BatsPest Control - RodentsPest Control - Small Animals+1 more

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!"
Bug Life
If there's one, there's more
Rat
Droppings
2nd and 4th Generation

+1

Response time1 day
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Animal Removal FAQs, answered by experts

While keeping any critter away permanently isn’t always possible, you can keep mice away from your home by setting traps, fumigating your space, and sealing known entry points. Once you’ve taken these steps, take time to work on prevention measures, such as clearing out all clutter and recyclables and removing all food sources.

As a general rule, if you hear an animal in your attic, don’t assume it will stay there. Animals are drawn to warmth and food sources, which could lead them to other parts of your house. In particular, it’s likely that small pests such as rats and mice that only need tiny gaps to squeeze through will end up in your walls and ductwork. Larger animals like raccoons may be limited to an enclosed attic.

Squirrels hate not having access to secure shelter or food sources. Your best line of defense is to make your property less attractive by removing access to these things. There are chemical squirrel repellents, but these have mixed success. According to Pennsylvania State University, you can apply products containing the bittering agent denatonium saccharide to a squirrel's favorite fence, tree, or roof spots. However, you need to reapply repellents regularly, which aren’t scientifically proven effective.

Don’t count on squirrels leaving on their own. Squirrels like the safety that a cozy attic provides and won’t be in a hurry to leave, especially if they’ve recently given birth to a litter. It’s best to address the situation with DIY removal tactics or hire a squirrel removal pro as soon as you suspect squirrels are living in your attic.

Setting up an animal trap in your yard largely depends on where you live and the type of critter you're dealing with. In many states, trapping nuisance animals like squirrels, rats, or raccoons is allowed, sometimes without needing a permit. However, certain wildlife species are protected, and not all states have lenient catch-and-release regulations.

Before placing a trap, check your local laws to avoid fines or other legal issues. Some areas allow DIY trapping, while others may require professional assistance. Most areas require a professional to relocate the animal once trapped. Consulting a pro ensures you handle the situation responsibly, humanely, and within the law.

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