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Ochoa Brothers Pest Control
4.9(
9
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Pest Control - Rodents

Serving Pine Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

John Ochoa grew up around pest control, from the young age of 4 years old. He grew up learning from his Father about the business. With family owning pest control businesses in Los Angeles county to opening up his own in San Diego County. The company has the experience needed to solve your pest problems.

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Recommended by11%of homeowners
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Pacific Coast Termite Inc
4.6(
206
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Pest Control - Rodents

Serving Pine Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Excellent job over several weeks. Consistently on time, efficient and fast, always cooperative and pleasant to work with. Various size crews from one to three depending upon the job to be done. We had extensive needed work done. We feel the cost was reasonable though fairly expensive at a total of $9,800 plus $39 for the initial inspection. We have a single story, 2,500 sq. ft. house with attached garage and rear separate patio enclosure. First, a licensed inspector went over the exterior, the interior, the huge unimproved attic, the garage interior and separate patio enclosure. He provided us with a detailed plan view identifying the many visual and suspected locations of both subterranean and drywood termites as well as dry rot. Two different kinds of environmentally approved chemical treatment were used for the two types of termites. They treated all around the outside of the house by boring holes every 12 inches through the concrete slab and inside through the wall and windowsill to inject for subterraneans, sprayed for drywood termites in attic, garage inside and all exterior fascias/shiplap/corbels along with patio wood posts. Cost $3,200. Two year warranty. In the attic they cleaned out all insulation along with field rat droppings, vacuumed, treated rafters for drywood termites, spray sanitized, closed some air duct open spots, checked for and sealed rat access point, re-installed new higher rated insulation (R38), set rat traps which were inspected several times over about three weeks & no rats found. Cost $4,800. They removed and replaced damaged wood members, splicing in new wood or filling areas with minor damage with wood filler and prime painted these areas. Cost$1,800."
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Response time5 days
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Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Laws of Nature Wildlife and Pest Management
5.0(
2
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Pest Control - Birds and BatsPest Control - RodentsPest Control - Small Animals+1 more

Serving Pine Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"It could not have gone better! Bobby, the owner, and the Laws of Nature will never disappoint you. Bobby's work ethic, his genuine care for his clients, his understanding of nature, his knowledge of animals and pests, are beyond what anyone could reasonably expect. In addition to all of this, he cares about the environment. You will notice many unique aspects to Bobby; an authenticity that is rare, and a consistent intention to go above, and beyond what is required. He never settles for the least he could do. He always does each job to the fullest extent necessary to accomplish the agreed-upon objective. Trustworthy, reliable, conscientious, and hard-working. That is Bobby Laws and the laws of Nature."
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Response time8 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Corky's SDS
New to Angi
Pest Control - Rodents

Serving Pine Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1970

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Established in 1967, Corky's Pest Control is one of the leading pest control providers in Southern California. Every day, technology and science drive us to new control efficiencies and levels of environmental safety allowing us to lead the way and provide the best pest control services available to more than 30,000 customers. Our company has many services from monthly pest control to specialized gopher control for both residential and commercial customers. Our dedicated and innovative staff are the best-trained in the business. Our Mission, Values and Vision reinforce why we do what we do every day, all year long. \n \n

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The Wildlife Specialist
4.9(
8
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Pest Control - Birds and BatsPest Control - RodentsPest Control - Small Animals+1 more

Serving Pine Valley, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Overall it went great. The Wildlife Specialist kept at it until the job was done. It took five nights to catch the racoon. Each day they came back and rebaited the traps, and one day let loose a rabbit that had been accidentally trapped.
It took a couple of extra nights to catch the racoon, but I did not get charged any additional fees.
I've also used the Wildlife Specialist to completely seal up my house to prevent animals from entering (we had a racoon in the attic).
Jeremy Duncan who is the head specialist is great. He's very nice and reassuring. I never mind having them (Jeremy and his brother Tyler) around the house.
In terms of punctuality, they always come the day they say they will, although occasionally they do run late (but will give a call).
I hope I don't have to use them again, but won't hestitate to call them if I do. I highly recommend them to other people.
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Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Animal Removal FAQs, answered by experts

Squirrels rely heavily on their sense of smell and are deterred by a variety of scents. Some of the most effective smells for repelling them include peppermint oil, coffee grounds, white vinegar, garlic, cinnamon, rosemary, and predator urine. They also have a strong aversion to capsaicin, the compound that makes chili peppers hot, making capsaicin-based sprays an effective repellent for areas like gardens or bird feeders. For a DIY solution, you can create a spray from garlic and vinegar and apply it daily. Additionally, squirrels dislike strong, fresh scents, so placing items like strong-smelling soaps or dryer sheets in areas they frequent can also help keep them away.

If they find a hospitable spot with shelter, water, and a steady food source, there’s a good chance groundhogs will return—or not leave at all.

Using chemicals with harsh odors is a natural way to repel bears. While the animal’s strong sense of smell is an asset in the animal kingdom, it’s a weakness here. Simply place bleach or ammonia in a bucket and leave it outside day or night. Ironically, bears also dislike the smell of pine, so you can use pine oil or a pine-based cleaning agent. Avoid using cleaning products with fruit or citrus smells, however.

Armadillos are most active during cooler hours to avoid extreme temperatures, particularly the daytime heat in the warm climates where they live. This activity pattern helps them reduce the risk of overheating and dehydration. They are generally active from late at night to early morning, often between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m., but can also be seen around dawn and dusk. An exception to this is during mating season (June-July in the northern hemisphere, November-December in the southern hemisphere), when male armadillos may be more active than usual.

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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