How can I tell what kind of animal is in my attic?

• <div><p>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:</p><ul><li><p><b>Sounds</b>: 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.</p></li><li><p><b>Droppings</b>: 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.</p></li></ul><p>When in doubt, take photos of damage or other evidence and show them to an experienced pest control pro.</p></div>

Will squirrels eventually leave on their own?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

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Q: What attracts armadillos to your yard?

• <div><p>Armadillos are attracted to water, so a leaky irrigation system or an overwatered lawn can encourage them to move in. They especially like wet areas where they can burrow and loose soil where they can dig for grubs. They are also attracted to dense ground cover, where they can often find food sources.</p></div>

Q: How do you attract a possum to a trap?

• <div><p>Besides using the best bait for an opossum trap, other things that can attract them to enter include covering the base with soil or leaf litter and placing it along their path of travel near the denning spot. Leave the trap out overnight, as opossums are nocturnal animals, and check the trap daily.</p></div>

Q: Will squirrels eventually leave on their own?

• <div><p>Don&rsquo;t count on squirrels leaving on their own. Squirrels like the safety that a cozy attic provides and won&rsquo;t be in a hurry to leave, especially if they&rsquo;ve recently given birth to a litter. It&rsquo;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.</p></div>

Q: What costs should be expected for professional flea control services?

• <div><p>Professional services cost between $75 and $150, depending on the size of the home and the severity of the infestation. Multiple treatments often increase costs.</p></div>

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Last update on January 22, 2025

Reviewed in January 2025
Lightning did a small fence repair for me. They were fast and efficient and did nice looking work. Price was reasonable. I recommend them.
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Reviewed in September 2024
Miguel fixed 100 ft of fencing that had fallen because of a tree. He was fair on his price and did an excellent job. He kept his work area clean and took care and caution of the landscape near and around the fencing. Overall, my experience with Miguel was excellent and would definitely recommend...
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Reviewed in March 2024
Jordan Gideon runs a top notch crew and they'll proudly tell you so too. Their price for my 320 foot fence was very competitive with the rest and the quality was greatly unexpected. They know what they're doing and bring a lasting product. Their crew was a pleasure to have around - very...
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Reviewed in June 2022
These guys can work well without needing any supervision. My apartment had water damage while I was out of the country, and I called them for their services. They worked well without any supervision, and I got home to a perfect house. Their prompt response saved my stuff from destruction, and...
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Reviewed in November 2021
Awesome. Very hard worker. It was raining bit every section if fence was reattached. Will Definately call him again.
805 Custom Projects
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Reviewed in April 2021
The Quinn company is very respectful, responsive, reasonably priced and prompt. I am very happy with the work they did for me. They are more than fence builders and are very knowledgeable about carpentry.
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Reviewed in January 2019
It went great! What was once just dirt and weeds is now beautiful land and hardscape! Roney was very responsive to our requests and ideas and quickly came back with a design we were excited to get implemented. Within a few days, a full crew was on-site to start the work. As the work started...
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Reviewed in August 2018
Joey is an honest hard working knowledgeable handyman. We needed a metal fence placed to divide our yard for our dogs. It wasn’t the easiest project; however,he finished it in a timely manner and it was exactly what we wanted. I would recommend Joey’s Handyman Services to anyone who wants high...
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Gideon Fence

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"Jordan was polite and friendly. He responded to my calls promptly and answered all my questions and concerns. He and his crew were hard working even with temperatures over 100 degrees that week. Our fence was complete in 4 days and we now have a safe place for our dogs and chickens . No worries."

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"Honest hard working crew. Built me and my dog a beautiful wooden fence!"

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We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! Specializing in fencing and driveway gates, to remodeling and home projects, we can do it all and love to build/do custom work. We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today!\n

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HANDYMAN & DECK BUILDER! FREE PHONE ESTIMATES! \n\nI'm Chris Olive and my family has a long history of working in construction and I am proud to continue that tradition. I am a handyman and a deck builder.\n\nI provide these services: Decks & porches, drywall, carpentry, doors & windows, landscaping, painting, remodeling, electrical, plumbing, and miscellaneous activities. \n\nI don't check my emails very often, so call or text me 24/7 at (209) 283-4221.\n\n We are an owner-operated small business.\nI take cash, venmo, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover Card.

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Animal Fencing questions, answered by experts

Armadillos are attracted to water, so a leaky irrigation system or an overwatered lawn can encourage them to move in. They especially like wet areas where they can burrow and loose soil where they can dig for grubs. They are also attracted to dense ground cover, where they can often find food sources.

Besides using the best bait for an opossum trap, other things that can attract them to enter include covering the base with soil or leaf litter and placing it along their path of travel near the denning spot. Leave the trap out overnight, as opossums are nocturnal animals, and check the trap daily.

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.

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.

Professional services cost between $75 and $150, depending on the size of the home and the severity of the infestation. Multiple treatments often increase costs.

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